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FAQs
- How can Ametros help? → Professional Administration
- What is a Medicare Set-Aside? → Medicare Set Asides
- What is a Medical Cost Projection? → Medicare Set Asides
- Why is professional administration recommended for an Medicare Set-Aside? → Professional Administration
- How can professional administration help extend settlement funds? → Professional Administration
- When do you need a Medicare Set Aside? → Medicare Set Asides
- What are the rules for the administration of Medicare Set Asides? → Professional Administration
- When is a Medicare Set-Aside necessary? → Medicare Set Asides
- What if I want to self-administer my Medicare Set-Aside? → Professional Administration
- When is a Liability MSA required? → Medicare Set Asides
- Can I spend my Medicare Set-Aside money? → Medicare Set Asides
- How to Avoid a Medicare Set-Aside? → Medicare Set Asides
- How is a Medicare Set-Aside calculated? → Medicare Set Asides
- What expenses can I use my Medicare Set Aside account on? → Professional Administration
- Do I need a separate bank account for my Medicare Set Aside funds? → Professional Administration
- Is getting an official Medicare Set Aside report from a third-party vendor required? → Medicare Set Asides
- Are my Medicare Set Aside funds taxed? → Professional Administration
- Is getting the Medicare Set-Aside reviewed and approved by Medicare required? → Medicare Set Asides
- How do I protect my Medicare Set-Aside money? → Professional Administration
- What if my Medicare Set-Aside was never reviewed and approved by Medicare? → Medicare Set Asides
- How long does a Medicare Set-Aside take? → Medicare Set Asides
- What happens if my MSA funds are temporarily exhausted before my next structured settlement payment? → Professional Administration
- Is getting an annuity for my Medicare Set-Aside required? → Medicare Set Asides
- What happens when I exhaust my Medicare Set-Aside money? Will Medicare pay? → Professional Administration
- What happens if I don’t use all my funds in a given year? → Professional Administration
- What happens to unused Medicare Set-Aside funds? → Professional Administration
- What happens if I don’t properly manage my Medicare Set-Aside account? → Professional Administration
- Are members taxed on interest that the CareGuard account earns? → CareGuard
- Are there resources to help me manage the settlement funds? → Workers' Compensation
- Can I balance bill the patient? → Provider
- Can I seek medical treatment with a doctor of my own choosing? → Workers' Compensation
- Can I sue my employer for a work injury? → Workers' Compensation
- Can I withdraw funds from my CareGuard account? → CareGuard
- Do I have to accept payment from a Medicare Set Aside account? → Provider
- Do I have to see a specific doctor? → CareGuard
- Do I have to settle my workers’ compensation case? → Workers' Compensation
- Do I need to submit a Prior Authorization request? → Member
- Do you have timely filing? → Member
- Does Ametros dictate my treatment? → CareGuard
- Does the carrier or employer have any input into any of my treatment? → CareGuard
- How do I bill CareGuard? → Provider
- How do I settle a workers’ compensation case? → Workers' Compensation
- How do I sign up for paperless statements? → Member
- How do I sign up for the CareGuard Member Portal? → CareGuard
- How do I submit a receipt for a service or item related to my injury for reimbursement? → Member
- How do I use my CareGuard card? → CareGuard
- How do I verify eligibility and benefits? → Provider
- How does Ametros help administer the future medical funds held within a trust? → Trust Accounts
- How is a workers’ compensation settlement calculated? → Workers' Compensation
- How will I be reimbursed? → Provider
- How Will Settling My Workers’ Comp Case Affect My Medicare Benefits? → Workers' Compensation
- I am disabled and have a workers’ compensation or other settlement coming up, but I also have federal and state benefits. I have been told if I receive this money I can lose these benefits. What are my options? → Trust Accounts
- I have been told I may need a Special Needs Trust. What is that? → Trust Accounts
- I have heard about various types of trusts. How do I know what is right for me? → Trust Accounts
- I have Medicaid and a settlement in a Special Needs Trust. There are certain things Medicaid will not cover such as specialty wheelchairs and transportation. How can I get help purchasing these items? → Trust Accounts
- Is CareGuard the same as a Worker’s Compensation carrier? → Provider
- Is the CareGuard Card a debit card? → CareGuard
- My patient presented a CareGuard card, what does this mean? → Provider
- What are the main reasons to settle my workers’ comp case? → Workers' Compensation
- What do I do if I have any out-of-pocket expenses? → CareGuard
- What does CareGuard cover? → Provider
- What happens after I settle my case with Ametros’ CareGuard service? → CareGuard
- What happens if Ametros goes out of business? → CareGuard
- What happens if I pass away? → CareGuard
- What happens if I receive an EOR that says, “Funds Exhausted, Bill Secondary Insurance?” → Provider
- What happens if I run out of money? → CareGuard
- What happens if my bills exceed the amount in my account? → CareGuard
- What if I need a new doctor? → CareGuard
- What if I need to change medications? → CareGuard
- What is CareGuard? → CareGuard
- What is my obligation to Medicare? → Workers' Compensation
- What is workers’ compensation? → Workers' Compensation
- What medical items and services are not covered by Medicare? → Member
- What method of payment do you use to reimburse? → Provider
- What should I do if I reported a work injury, my employer filed a First Report, but then denied workers’ compensation benefits? → Workers' Compensation
- What should I do if I’m injured at work? → Workers' Compensation
- What types of trusts does Ametros work with to administer future medical funds? → Trust Accounts
- When would I need an Medicare Set Aside? → Workers' Compensation
- Who can I contact for more help? → CareGuard
- Who has access to my CareGuard account? → CareGuard
- Who notifies my doctors/how do they find out about CareGuard? → CareGuard
- Why is my treatment being denied through my employer or carrier? → Workers' Compensation
- Will Ametros negotiate the treatment or service prices with providers? → CareGuard
Team Members
- Allie Koppel
- Allison Kelly
- Allison Pribble
- Amanda Pelletier
- Andrea Mills
- Angelle Calandra
- Antonella Sciortino
- Brian Medeiros
- Charlie Simmons
- Chris Lagnese
- Courtney Sommesi
- Courtney Toole
- Daniel Tiscareno Romero
- Drew Cortese
- Dylan Harlow
- Eric Hoffman
- Gal Zhovnirovsky
- Holly Hubbell
- Jacob Sipko
- Jay Doyle
- Jayson Gallant
- John Green
- John Kane, AIC, MSCC, CMSP-F
- Johnny Meyer
- Justin Reid
- Justin Wilson
- Katie Tisone
- Kiera Wells
- Krista Johnson
- Lena Lini
- Mark Doherty
- Mark Long
- Mark Walters
- Melissa Coleman
- Meredith Storch
- Michele DelNinno
- Nicole Chappelle
- Nicole Jones
- Pat Utthamaraj
- Patrick Conklin
- Paul H. Sighinolfi
- Phillip Tripolone, Jr.
- Porter Leslie
- Renée Coyle
- Sarah Piunti
- Sarah Robinson
- Sean Hannan
- Shannah Montgomery
- Shawn Deane
- Tatiana Ligonde
- Yari Ortiz
Blog Articles
- CMS Issues Call for Stakeholder Community to Provide Feedback on ORM Termination (5/29/2026)
- A Mother’s Love Knows No Limits (5/7/2026)
- Understanding CMS’s Latest Section 111 and WCMSA Guidance (4/17/2026)
- Allison Kelly featured on WorkCompWire (3/3/2026)
- Ametros Honors and Supports Injured Workers with Member Momentum Campaign (2/26/2026)
- Empathy Wins – Every Time (2/13/2026)
- Andrea Mills featured on WorkCompWire: Outcomes Worth Measuring – For All Injured Workers (2/4/2026)
- 2026 & Beyond: Why Professional Administration of Medicare Set Asides is Imperative (1/22/2026)
- Medicare Releases Updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Data (12/10/2025)
- CMS Part D Memo Highlights the Importance of Professional Administration (12/4/2025)
- ‘Tis the Season to Settle Claims: Why Year-End is the Perfect Time for You to Close Cases (11/17/2025)
- Two Essential Steps to Protect Medicare’s Interests in Workers’ Comp Settlements (9/24/2025)
- Busting the Top 10 Myths About Medicare Set-Aside Administration (8/20/2025)
- Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides Webinar (6/23/2025)
- Andrea Mills Featured in WorkCompWire’s: Navigating the New CMS Rules: Why Professional Administration Matters More Than Ever (6/1/2025)
- Breaking Down the Complexities of MSA Administration (5/27/2025)
- Why MSA Funds Should Never Be Pooled and What to Expect from Your Professional Administrator (5/8/2025)
- Understanding Medicare Set Asides (MSA) for Personal Injury Cases (4/11/2025)
- We are Watching: Medicare Now Notifies Beneficiaries How WCMSA Data is Tracked and Administered (4/8/2025)
- CMS Expands Section 111 Reporting (4/2/2025)
- Introduction to Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) for Beneficiary Representatives Webinar (4/2/2025)
- Andrea Mills Featured in WorkCompWire’s: Why Ametros Is the Premier Professional Administration Partner (4/1/2025)
- Six Ways Ametros and Professional Administration Protect Injured Workers (3/19/2025)
- Big Changes to $0 WCMSA Proposals: What You Need to Know About CMS Updates in Version 4.2 (1/17/2025)
- Managing Post-settlement Funds: It’s a Lot More Than MSAs (1/14/2025)
- Supporting All Parties After Settling Workers’ Comp Claims (12/12/2024)
- Ametros and WorkCompCollege.com Announce New “Mastering Medical Settlements” Course to Enhance Workers’ Compensation Expertise (12/5/2024)
- CMS Publishes 2024 Medicare Set-Aside Statistics (11/26/2024)
- Expediting Medical Settlements Through Professional Administration: Optimize Settlement Agreements (11/14/2024)
- How Medicare Knows About Your Settlement: New WCMSA TPOC Requirements (8/15/2024)
- New Self-Administration Toolkit: Beneficiaries Must Report MSA to Part C & D Plans (8/2/2024)
- CMS Releases First Beneficiary Reference Guide for Traditional Medicare Payment Recovery (8/1/2024)
- CMS Updates NGHP MMSEA Section 111 User Guide to Version 7.6: Key Changes and Implications (7/5/2024)
- Professional Administration for Medical Settlements: Understanding the Basics – Part 1 (6/6/2024)
- Preparing for Section 111 WCMSA Reporting: Key Technical and Professional Administration Considerations (4/17/2024)
- A Deep Dive into the WCMSA Reference Guide v4.0 April 2024 Updates (4/3/2024)
- Medicare Demands to Know What is Set Aside in a Settlement by Expanding WCMSA TPOC Reporting (2/24/2024)
- Protecting Future Medical Care: Crucial Reporting for Your Medicare Set Aside (1/24/2024)
- Transformative Support: Lauren Murphy’s Medical Journey with Ametros (11/7/2023)
- Closing Worker’s Comp Future Medical Claims: How to Get to Settlement (10/4/2023)
- CMS Updates Medicare Set Aside Self-Administration Toolkit (7/6/2023)
- Update to the Workers’ Compensation MSA Reference Guide Version 3.9 Eliminates Time Limit for Amended Review Process (5/17/2023)
- Post-Settlement Update: CMS Provides Instructions to Providers when WCMSAs Involved (3/3/2023)
- CMS Provides Clarification Regarding MSA Re-Review Requests & Limitations in Updated Version of WCMSA Reference Guide (11/15/2022)
- What Happens to Remaining MSA funds After Death? (9/5/2022)
- Medicare Claim Denials Are Happening to Individuals After Settlement, Study Confirms (3/8/2022)
- CMS Issues Position on Non-Submit MSAs in Updated WCMSA Reference Guide (1/12/2022)
- New WCMSA Reference Guide Brings with it an Important Reminder (10/5/2021)
- Determining Medicare Covered Items & Services for Your Medicare Set Aside (4/6/2021)
- My Conversation with Parashar B. Patel of the “Patel Memo” (10/8/2020)
- Professional Administration & Structured Settlements: The Perfect Pair in Claims Resolution (7/7/2020)
- Struggles & Risks in Self-Administering Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Asides (5/27/2020)
- 8 Questions from Attorneys about Medicare Set Aside Administration (5/6/2020)
- Medicare Set Asides 101: Professional Administration (1/7/2020)
- Jim Jones Finds a Life-Changing Solution with Ametros (9/11/2019)
- Q&A with Humana: Medicare Secondary Payer, Conditional Payments, and Medicare Set Asides (8/28/2019)
- What is Medicare Secondary Payer? (3/12/2019)
- What Does It Mean to Settle Your Workers’ Compensation Case? (8/7/2018)
