Closing Future Medical Claims: Keep it Simple to Get to Settlement
Table of Contents Settling a workers’ compensation or liability claim can be a win-win for injured individuals as well as others involved... more
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A Deep Dive into the History of CMS MSA & Administration
If carriers fail to reasonably consider Medicare’s interest in a settlement, they risk having a settlement disregarded and it puts beneficiaries at risk of having their benefits denied, potentially... 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
The 411 on Medicare Set Asides and How Professional Administration Can Help
The complexities surrounding compliance for Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) can be confusing for even the most experienced claims professionals,... more
Professional Administration as a Solution for Medicare Set Aside Account Misconceptions
During a recent presentation to a knowledgeable group of claimant attorneys, there was discussion about the importance of protecting... more
What Happens to Remaining MSA funds After Death?
Many parties to a settlement turn to professional administration of future medical funds because it helps protect everyone involved in a... more
Unravelling Five of the Most Common Myths About MSAs
Think you understand the ins and outs of Medicare Set Asides (MSAs)? Great! Then you should easily ace this true/false quiz: MSAs cover all... more
Experts Explain How to Prevent Losing Continuation of Care Post-Settlement
Here’s a scenario; an injured individual settles their workers’ compensation claim. A Medicare Set-aside (MSA) was created to fund all... more
Changing the Narrative of Work Comp
How did work comp become such a misunderstood system and underrated career? When its sole purpose is to help those who are injured after a... more
Decisions, Decisions: Future Medical Allocations & the Varying Paths to Protecting Medicare’s Interest in Settlements
The Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act is no doubt a force to be reckoned with where parties seek to settle future medical obligations in... more
Medicare Claim Denials Are Happening to Individuals After Settlement, Study Confirms
Ametros sought to answer a question many in the industry have asked. “What happens when a Medicare beneficiary settles their claim with... more
Ensure an Individual’s Medicare Set Aside is Maintained Post-Settlement
Medicare Set Asides (MSAs) can be daunting. The issue of settling with one can be so confounding that many injured parties avoid settling... more
Ametros Study Proves Post-Settlement Medicare Treatment Denials Do Occur
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a first-of-its kind study, Ametros found that over 34,000 claims per year were denied to Medicare... more
