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Mark Popolizio, J.D.

Mark Popolizio, J.D., is vice president of MSP compliance, Casualty Solutions at Verisk. You can contact Mark at mpopolizio@verisk.com.

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May 24, 2023

The Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 2936) is introduced into Congress – bill prohibits staged accidents with commercial vehicles and includes TPLF disclosure provisions

In general, H.R. 2936 would amend title 49, United States Code, to “prohibit staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles, and for other purposes.”

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May 23, 2023

The United States District Court for Massachusetts dismisses a Medicare Advantage claim for “double damages” – rules that insurer’s Section 111 reporting does not establish standing to sue

The U.S. District Court for Massachusetts dismisses Medicare Advantage claim for “double damages”—rules insurer’s Section 111 reporting doesn't establish standing to sue.

Cms Nghp Webinar Teaser
May 16, 2023

CMS to hold a Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File Webinar on Tuesday June 6, 2023

CMS to hold a Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File Webinar on Tuesday June 6, 2023

Cmss Nghp Unsolicited Response Teaser
May 16, 2023

CMS’s NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process starts in July 2023 – Q&A, issues, and considerations

Earlier this year (CMS) formally announced a new non-group health plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” feature. Per CMS, this new process starts “July 2023”

Montana Enacts Teaser
May 12, 2023

Montana enacts the “Litigation Financing Transparency and Consumer Protection Act” – new law regulates TPLF practices and includes disclosure and discovery provisions

Montana enacts the “Litigation Financing Transparency and Consumer Protection Act” – new law regulates TPLF practices and includes disclosure and discovery provisions

Cms Gender
May 1, 2023

CMS’s Query Process and non-binary/unspecified gender designations – current issues and considerations

Section 111 non-group health plan (RREs) involves the inability to submit non-binary or unspecified gender designations as part of the (CMS’s)

11th Circuit Teaser
April 26, 2023

The Eleventh Circuit dismisses a Medicare Advantage “double damages” lawsuit – court rules the MSP statute does not preempt insurer's claims-filing deadline or Florida’s no-fault pre-suit demand

In a recent Medicare Advantage recovery action, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in MSP Recovery Claims.

Cms Releases Section
April 25, 2023

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.1, April 24, 2023)

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.1, April 24, 2023)

Second Circuit Teaser
April 25, 2023

Second Circuit dismisses Medicare Advantage “double damages” lawsuit on standing grounds – rules the insurer’s Section 111 reporting did not establish liability

In an interesting new Medicare Advantage recovery decision, the United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals in MSP Recovery Claims.

Florida Tplf Teaser
March 29, 2023

Florida (and other states) take aim at regulating Third-Party Litigation Funding

With the state legislative season in full-swing, Florida, along with several other states, has introduced legislation focused on regulating (TPLF).

Waiting For Cms Teaser
March 21, 2023

Waiting for CMS’s Section 111 penalties “final rule” – status, updates, and what’s next

Presently, the industry is waiting for CMS to release its Section 111 CMPs “final rule” to the public.

Cms Final Rule Teaser
February 22, 2023

CMS pushes back the timeline to release its Section 111 penalties “final rule” for one-year (until February 18, 2024)

In a major Section 111 development, (CMS) has extended the timeline to release its Section 111 civil money penalties (CMP) “final rule” until February 18, 2024.

Tplf Disclosure Teaser
February 13, 2023

TPLF disclosure proposals are introduced in Kansas, Mississippi, and Montana state legislatures

Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) issues will continue to present challenges on several fronts in the new year.

New Cms Teaser
February 7, 2023

CMS makes updates to Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.0) – updates relate to upcoming changes to the NGHP Unsolicited Response File

As reported in our recent article, in early January CMS released a new version of their Section 111 NGHP Section 111 User Guide (Version 7.0, January 9, 2023).

User Guide Teaser
January 12, 2023

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.0, January 9, 2023) – CMS announces several new updates to kick off 2023

The (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.0, January 9, 2023) regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans.

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