Workers' Compensation

4/23/2026 - 12 min read

CMS Discusses TPOC/WCMSA Reporting Issues – Webinar Summary

On April 15th, CMS held its third TPOC/WCMSA webinar. This webinar was initially scheduled for October 1, 2025, but was postponed to April 15th.

4/20/2026 - 12 min read

CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.4)

CMS released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.4, April 13, 2026) regarding S.111 reporting related to non-group health plans.

4/15/2026 - 1 min read

CMS Releases New WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 4.5)

CMS has released WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 4.5, 4/13/2026). CMS notes that additional ZIP codes were added to the table listing medical centers.

3/25/2026 - 2 min read

CMS Postpones its 3/25/26 Webinar – Rescheduled to 4/15/26 at 2 p.m. ET

CMS released a notice advising that it has postponed its WCMSA Reporting Webinar, which was scheduled for March 25, to April 15 at 2 p.m. ET.

3/12/2026 - 5 min read

Medicare Entitlement for Individuals Under Age 65 – General Overview

It can be a confusing situation when an individual is a Medicare beneficiary though they are below age 65. The following explores this situation.

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2/2/2026 - 12 min read

Partial Federal Government Shutdown Begins

The federal government has partially shutdown as of 1/31 as Congress was unable to pass the required funding provisions to keep the government open.

1/30/2026 - 7 min read

CMS’s Section 111 Daily CMPs Maximum Rate for NGHP Reporting Increased to $1,512

The maximum daily CMP amount regarding NGHP Section 111 reporting has been increased by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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12/16/2025 - 6 min read

Executive Order 14247 “Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account” and Conditional Payment Reimbursement Options

What EO 14247 means for MSP reimbursement and whether CMS will continue accepting paper checks for conditional payments.

12/11/2025 - 2 min read

Colorado amends Release 3.1 for FROI/SROI reporting to July 9, 2026

Colorado DOWC moves Release 3.1 FROI/SROI go-live date up to July 9, 2026, accelerating transition from prior July 30 timeline.

10/29/2025 - 4 min read

Digital Empowerment for Tomorrow’s Workers’ Compensation Claims Teams

Outdated and inefficient claims processes are creating operational drag and putting many workers’ compensation insurers on a collision course with millennial and Generation Z workforce trends.

9/22/2025 - 3 min read

Automation is Essential with the New WCMSA S111 Reporting Requirements

Why automation is essential under the new WCMSA S111 reporting requirements — and how Verisk is leading the way.

8/28/2025 - 22 min read

Section 111 Penalties FAQs and How Verisk Can Help

Avoid costly Medicare compliance penalties. Learn Section 111 CMP FAQs and how Verisk helps insurers stay compliant