Preparing for Section 111 WCMSA Reporting: Key Technical and Professional Administration Considerations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) hosted their second Section 111 Reporting of Workers Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSA)... more
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Six Ways Ametros and Professional Administration Protect Injured Workers
When an injured worker receives a settlement, managing medical funds and ensuring continued care can be overwhelming. Without proper oversight, funds can run out too soon, paperwork can get messy,... more
Securing Settlements for Medical Settlement Closure
One of the biggest reasons injured individuals are reluctant to settle their claims is uncertainty. It often keeps many individuals... more
Key Updates in NGHP User Guide Version 7.5: WCMSA Reporting Essentials
On April 2, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released an update to the Section 111 NGHP User Guide Version 7.5. ... more
Protecting Future Medical Care: Crucial Reporting for Your Medicare Set Aside
Navigating Medicare Set Asides (MSAs) post-settlement can be daunting, particularly for those dealing with injuries. Often overlooked,... more
Why Should Workers’ Comp Carriers, Self-Insured & Injured Workers Care About the MSP Act?
Let’s take a moment to look at an example of a workers’ compensation claim. You have an injured worker who has failed back surgery,... more
Post-Settlement Update: CMS Provides Instructions to Providers when WCMSAs Involved
On February 23, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a transmittal (Transmittal #: R11874MSP) regarding,... more
CMS Provides Clarification Regarding MSA Re-Review Requests & Limitations in Updated Version of WCMSA Reference Guide
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Version 3.8 of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA)... more
CMS Issues Position on Non-Submit MSAs in Updated WCMSA Reference Guide
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released Version 3.5 of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference... more
Medicare Set Aside Regulatory Update
The date for issuance of a proposed rule relating to Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) obligations around post-settlement medical expenses has... more
New WCMSA Reference Guide Brings with it an Important Reminder
A new version of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide brings with it an important reminder to ensure CMS... more
Determining Medicare Covered Items & Services for Your Medicare Set Aside
Pursuant to the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) provisions, following certain types of settlements which resolve medicals, Medicare may not... more
Impact on Medicare Compliance as CMS Begins Covering Acupuncture
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced via a Decision Memo that, for the first time... more
