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Jim Jones Member Story
Before becoming a member with Ametros, Jim Jones suffered from a life-altering back injury after becoming seriously injured from repetitive hard labor all over the state of Indiana.
Featured Resources
Guides
8 Questions from Attorneys About MSA Administration
Download this informative article from our president, Porter Leslie, about Medicare set aside administration featuring experts in the industry.
Guides
Medicare Set Asides 101: The Top 10 MSA Mistakes to Avoid
Similar to reporting your taxes each year, you are required to keep CMS informed of how you use the MSA funds for the rest of your life or until they are completely exhausted.
Simplify, Secure, and Support Your Life After Settlement
When settling your case, you may have a lot of questions. It can be confusing, and you may not know what your responsibilities are. Luckily, Ametros can help ensure your life is simpler, your benefits are secure, and you are supported once you settle.
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MSA Self Administration: 5 Critical Things to Know About Managing Your Future Medical Funds
‘How will I manage my medical care on my own after settlement?’ ‘What is a Medicare Set Aside (MSA), why do I need one, and what is required of me if I have one? ‘How will I pay my medical bills and determine what is related to my injury?’ ‘Should I manage my own future…
Guides
A Study of CMS Policy on Treatment Denials for Injured Workers with a Medicare Set Aside
Medicare is systematically denying MSA recipients’ claims, and with steady frequency. Produced with data from researchers at Research Data Assistance Center (ResDac), this is the first study of its kind analyzing quantitatively how often The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) denies coverage for otherwise Medicare-covered items for individuals after settlement of an insurance…
Brochures
Savings, Support, & Security with CareGuard After Settlement
CareGuard is Ametros’ best-in-class professional administration service that manages individuals’ future medical funds after a workers’ compensation or liability settlement. In fact, Medicare “highly recommends” the use of an administrator, like Ametros, to help manage future medical funds after settlement. Get our brochure to see the difference CareGuard can make with an individuals’ care after…
Workers' Compensation
Brochures
Live Worry Free with CareGuard
Download our 2020 CareGuard one pager! Savings, Support, & Security After You Settle. CareGuard is Ametros’ best-in-class professional administration service that manages your future medical funds after your workers’ compensation or liability settlement.
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Ringler Radio: The Benefits of the Professional Administration and Structured Settlement Combination
Learn the benefits of combining a structured settlement with professional administration to help manage the injured party’s medical settlement funds or Medicare Set Aside (MSA) post-settlement.
Guides
Common Misconceptions: MSA Administration
We’ve debunked common myths about Medicare Set Aside Professional Administration just for you! Get the facts by downloading our guide now!
Video
Webinar: Life After Settlement
Led by Melissa Wright & Johnny Meyer, this in-depth webinar shows you what injured parties can expect after settlement.
Helpful Links
US Department of Labor: Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation
Navigate to the official website of the US Department of Labor: Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DLHWC)
Video
Humanity in Worker’s Comp
Ametros’ CEO, Marques Torbert, presented at Comp Laude about why practicing humanity in the workers’ compensation world is so important.
Guides
Top 5 reasons to Settle Your Case
This guide explains how settling future medical portions of settlements can benefit you, your transition to life post-settlement, and how Ametros can support and protect you throughout the settlement process!
Professional Administration
Video
How Does Medicare Set Aside Administration Work Video
Watch our short educational video to learn the basics of how Professional Administration of a Medicare Set Aside works.
Guides
MSA 101: When to Engage a Professional Administrator
Find out the benefits of Professional Administration. We’ll answer some common questions regarding Professional Administration.
Guides
The Perfect Pair: Professional Administration and Structured Settlements Whitepaper
To see a real-life case study and the math behind why administration and structures are the best combination, click to download the whitepaper.
Brochures
Guides
The Benefits of Professional Administration & Structured Settlements
The combination of professional administration and a structured settlement is the perfect pair to ensure injured parties are getting the best possible outcome for their life after settlement.
Guides
Step by Step Guide to Professional Administration
Learn all about Professional Administration and its benefits in 7 easy-to-follow steps.
Guides
Member Testimonials
Hear from real members using CareGuard & Amethyst, learn about their experiences, and find out how our settlement solutions have helped them post-settlement!
Guides
Ametros Funds Protection
Ametros is the largest administrator in the country and takes its responsibility to maintain the security of its member’s accounts very seriously. We manage thousands of individual accounts for our CareGuard members. Ametros’ security protocols have been vetted by multiple Fortune 100 corporations and provide peace of mind for CareGuard members. Ametros complies with all…
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Hear from a CareGuard Member: Charron
Hear from our member, Charron, as she shares her experience with CareGuard, and how she has benefited from using our professional administration service!
Live Worry Free with CareGuard (Spanish)
La tarjeta CareGuard funciona como una tarjeta de salud tradicional, pero sin copagos o cargos adicionales, ayudándole a recibir todo el cuidado médico que necesita.
Your Guide to CareGuard (Spanish)
Olvídese de las molestias, con CareGuard, usted tiene… La libertad de ver al médico que usted desee. Sin evaluaciones o restricciones.
Audio
Ringler Radio: Simplify Medical Expenses
We’ve debunked common myths about Medicare Set Aside Professional Administration just for you! Get the facts by downloading our guide now!
Guides
When to Involve a Professional Administrator
This guide shows the different triggers and scenarios when professional administration can be beneficial in helping cases move toward settlement!
Guides
What Happens After Settlement?
Find out how CareGuard can help you manage and track your medical funds after settlement.
Guides
How to Choose a Professional Administrator
Learn all about the factors that go into choosing your Professional Administrator for a Medicare Set Aside!
Guides
Medicare Set Aside Allocations and Professional Administration
Do you have a case that involves a Medicare Set Aside allocation? Find out how professional administration can help you!
Our Products
Brochures
Start Saving with Amethyst
Download this one page brochure that gives an overview on how Amethyst is the most innovative and easy to use tool to help you manage your future medical funds on your own, while making your funds last as long as possible.
Slides
The Adjuster’s Guide to Ametros
Download these slides that give an overview of Ametros services’ that can benefit adjusters.
Brochures
Ametros Overview Brochure for Adjusters & Risk Managers
Download a PDF copy of our trifold brochure for adjusters & risk managers
Brochures
Ametros Overview Brochure for Structured Settlement Brokers
Download a PDF version of our trifold brochure that explains the benefits of Ametros for structured settlement brokers.
Brochures
Ametros Overview Brochure for Injured Individuals
Download a PDF version of our trifold brochure tailored for injured individuals.
Brochures
Ametros Overview Brochure for Plaintiff Attorneys
Download a PDF copy of our trifold brochure written for plaintiff attorneys
Slides
The Plaintiff Attorney’s Guide to Ametros
Download a copy of our PowerPoint slides that give an overview of Ametros’ services.
Guides
Settlement During Difficult Times
In uncertain times, including what we are facing with the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Ametros can provide you with savings, support, and security to ensure your settlement funds last.
Guides
Protect Your Benefits with Ametros
Learn how our full-service benefits advisory team to help all parties involved understand how to preserve their benefits!
Video
How Do You Pronounce Ametros
Being a Boston based company, we understand that pronunciation is wicked hard. Ah-met-tros? Am-tross? A-metro-s? Find out how to say our company name.
Video
Welcome to CareGuard Video
CareGuard is the industry’s first fully-automated, affordable solution to professional administration for medical settlements and Medicare Set-Asides.
Video
Welcome to Amethyst Video
Amethyst secures discounted pricing- avg. 21%- for members on prescriptions, medical equipment purchases, doctor and hospital bills.
Brochures
Start Saving with Amethyst (Spanish)
La Tarjeta de Salud Amethyst es segura, se vincula a su cuenta bancaria existente y le facilita todos los pagos relacionados la salud. Usted siempre mantendrá el control completo de los fondos de su acuerdo.
Brochures
Your Guide to Amethyst (Spanish)
La Tarjeta de Salud Amethyst se vincula a y ahorros! la cuenta de banco del miembro y le ayuda a facilitar todos los pagos relacionados a su cuidado. Los miembros siempre mantienen el control completo de los fondos de su acuerdo.
Medicare Set Asides
Video
What is a Medicare Set Aside Video
Watch this short animated explainer video to understand the basics of Medicare Set Asides.
Documents
Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) Reference Guide
This guide was written to help you understand the process used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for approving proposed WCMSA amounts.
Guides
Self-Administration Toolkit for Workers Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements
If you have decided to self-administer your CMS-approved WCMSA, this Toolkit can help you manage your account appropriately and satisfy Medicare’s interests related to future medical care.
Helpful Links
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Website
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Official Website
Helpful Links
Medicare – What Medicare Covers
Find out if your test, item or service is covered. Medicare coverage for many tests, items, and services depends on where you live.
Helpful Links
Medicare’s Website
Navigate to Medicare’s official website.
Helpful Links
Social Security Program Operations Manual System (POMS)
Navigate to the Social Security’s official Program Operations Manual System (POMS)
Medicare Secondary Payer
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Medicare Secondary Payer Booklet
This booklet provides a general overview of the MSP provisions and outlines your responsibilities.
Helpful Links
Medicaid’s Website
Navigate to Medicaid’s official website.
Guides
Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal User Guide – July 2, 2018 v4.2
The Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal is a secure web-based application that provides the ability to access and update certain Medicare Secondary Payer case-specific information.
Helpful Links
Medicaid Tools and Guidance
Navigate to Medicaid’s official tools and guidance resources.
CMS Documents
Documents
Medicare & Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays First
If you have Medicare and other health coverage, each type of coverage is called a “payer .” When there’s more than one payer, “coordination of benefits” rules decide who pays first.
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Medicare’s Interest: Lump Sum or Structured Settlement
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, no payment may be made under part A or part B for any expenses incurred for items or services
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WCMSA and Revision of the Low Dollar Threshold for Medicare Beneficiaries
The purpose of this memorandum is to replace Q/A #2 of the July 11, 2005 Memorandum with regard to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ low dollar WCMSA threshold for Medicare beneficiaries.
