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Claims Resolution and Settlement
CMS Revises Its Consent to Release Form – How Should The Industry Respond?
Starting April 1, 2020, Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides (WCMSAs) that are submitted to …
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Increased Penalties are Coming for Incorrect Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting
The federal agency that oversees Medicare is seeking to ramp up enforcement of its reporting …
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Special Needs Trust Basics: What Should I Consider?
Navigating through complex settlement options can be difficult. Having a resource, like a …
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4-Step Strategy to Successfully Settle Workers’ Comp Claims
Getting to a settlement can and should be a win-win for both payers and the injured worker. While …
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CMS Expands MSA Amended Reviews & Modifies Consents To Release In Updated Reference Guide
CMS recently released Version 3.0 of its WCMSA Reference Guide, what we informally call the “MSA …
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The Clear Indicator To Start Working on Settling a Workers’ Comp Claim
There is a point within the Thanksgiving dinner when you know you have had too …
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Look to Rated Ages For Realistic Settlement Amounts
A well-developed settlement plan can be a win-win for all parties to a workers’ compensation claim. …
Look to Rated Ages For Realistic Settlement AmountsRead More
How to Control the 5 Variables that Impact MSA Amounts and Approvals
When is the right time to get a Medicare Set-Aside? What medical information is needed? And what …
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5 Criteria to Choose the Right Professional Administrator
It’s not often you hear of the government endorsing a particular service in the private sector. …
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Terminate ‘Ongoing Responsibility for Medicare’ (ORM) or Invite Big Problems
The famed University of Alabama head coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant said, “when you make a mistake, …
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Eliminate ‘MSA Fear’ In Upcoming WCI Session in Orlando
Among the biggest fears of many people you may know are heights, snakes — and MSAs. Workers’ …
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Mediation to Successfully Settle Workers’ Comp Claims
Mediation is frequently used in workers’ compensation cases to settle claims and avoid …
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Bringing Understanding of MSA Complexities at WCI in Orlando
Medicare Set-Asides are a pain-in-the-neck nightmare for many workers’ compensation stakeholders. …
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The Work Comp Tool Box: Employing Creative Strategies to Settle Cases
Settling workers’ compensation cases is an important part of being a proactive and …
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Properly Prepare A Confidential Mediation Statement
Mediation is frequently used in workers’ compensation cases to settle claims and avoid the …
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Medicare is Issuing Denials
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) asserts it has the right to deny paying for a …
Ensure Closed Settlement Agreements Are Not Reopened
The only good file is a closed file! In workers’ compensation, this is accomplished by settling …
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Workers’ Comp Mediation – Getting to “YES”
Workers' comp mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods can be effective …
Case Study: More than $1.5 Million in Savings Through Generic Substitutes
The latest Drug Trend Report from myMatrixx once again showed a substantial cost difference between …
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