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
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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
John Kane Elected President of the National Medicare Secondary Payer Network
WILMINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The National Medicare Secondary Payer Network has elected John P. Kane, AIC, CMSP-F... 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
Medicare Set Aside Regulatory Update: Rulemaking Process Concludes with Rule Being Withdrawn
It was recently announced on Reginfo.gov that as of October 13, 2022, the rulemaking process around future medicals (i.e., Medicare Set... more
Jayson Gallant Moves Up to Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Ametros
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ametros, which helps people manage their medical funds following insurance settlements, has promoted... 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
Ametros Promotes Meghan Mulroy to Vice President of Strategic Accounts
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meghan Mulroy has been promoted to Vice President of Strategic Accounts for Ametros. She leads the team... 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
Gallardo v. Marstiller, A Recent US Supreme Court Decision That Merits the Attention of the Workers’ Comp and Liability Communities
In Gallardo v Marstiller, a case decided by the United States Supreme Court this year, the Court considered the question: Does the federal... 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
Adjusting’ to an Empathetic Resolution Model: It’s Settled, Episode 11
With millions of U.S. workplace injuries and illnesses reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) each year, there is no doubt... more
