CMS to Begin Utilizing 2017 CDC Life Tables for WCMSAs
On March 23, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice that beginning on April 25, 2020, the Centers for... 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
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 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid... more
Perspectives on the Benefits of Professional Administration – Part II
In Part I of this series, the benefits of professional administration were covered from the perspective of the claimant / injured... more
CMS Releases Q&A Documents from MSA Administration & Attestation Webinar Town Halls
On February 26, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a notice and released documentation related to... more
Ametros’ 2019 Highlights: Growth, Savings, & Support
In 2019, one of Ametros’ goals was to grow employee resources and personnel, resulting in stronger partnerships, and helping support more... more
New York Workers’ Compensation Board Formally Announces It Will Not Allow Hold-Harmless Language in Settlements
Overview On March 2, 2020, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board issued a notice indicating “it will not approve any Section... more
Perspectives on the Benefits of Professional Administration – Part I
Professional administration involves the use of a professional third-party to manage the portion of an injured individual’s settlement... more
How Does Medicare Set Aside Administration Work?
Professional administration is set up to help an injured person manage their future medical care after a personal injury settlement. Our... more
Special Needs Trust Basics: What Should I Consider?
Navigating through complex settlement options can be difficult. Having a resource, like a professional administrator, can be beneficial... 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
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 most injured workers recover and return... more
Hindsight is 20/20: Retrospective of 5 Important Areas of Development in Medicare Compliance
As insurers, self-insureds, attorneys, practitioners and stakeholders look to see what 2020 will bring for Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)... more
