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
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Andrea Mills Appointed President of Ametros
Longtime Executive to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Innovation WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ametros, the industry leader in professional administration of medical insurance claims... more
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Highly Recommended by Medicare: Professional Administration of MSAs as a Safety Measure when Frequently Abused Drugs are Involved
COVID-19 has completely overshadowed certain health issues. The opioid epidemic has taken a back seat to the current pandemic. In 2019, 1.6... more
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania Offers a Lesson in Allocating Settlement Proceeds
In early August, the Pennsylvania Superior Court issued a decision that is instructive on the allocation of settlement proceeds. The... more
The Overcharging MSA Accountholders Face as Uninsured Consumers
When a person who has been injured at work settles their insurance claim and receives money for their future medical care via a Medicare... more
Workers’ Compensation is a Data Driven Industry, Except When It Comes to Settlements
In workers’ compensation, data is at the forefront of many professionals’ work. Lawyers focus on their individual practices... more
Ametros Launches “It’s Settled” Podcast
WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ametros has launched a podcast “It’s Settled: The Ametros Podcast” hosted by its General Counsel,... more
A Preventative Measure to Protect an MSA Account During Divorce Proceedings
This summer, The Vermont Supreme Judicial Court issued a decision in the matter of Geraw v Geraw No. 2020-263, June 11, 2021, that is... more
The Devastating Risks of Failing to Comply with Medicare Requirements Post-Settlement
Temporary or permanent loss of Medicare benefits for injured workers and potential financial exposure for payers are the consequences of... more
Pandemic Parallels in Workers’ Compensation & Opportunities for Empathy
The COVID-19 pandemic was a once-in-a-lifetime event which caused many of us who've lived through it to experience certain difficulties.... more
Leveraging Professional Administration on Low Dollar MSAs
Professional administration is usually synonymous with higher dollar medical settlements that include consistent future medical care for... more
What’s Happening to Your Former Clients? – Medicare Is Still Issuing Denials
When settling cases with a Medicare Set Aside (MSA), often the ongoing compliance responsibility for the injured worker, including annual... more
Professional Administration Closes Workers’ Comp Claim Files
If an employer has a high exposure workers’ compensation claim, which scenario is more attractive? Close the claim file, reduce the... more
