Mark Popolizio, J.D.
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.”
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 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
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 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’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)
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 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 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 (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’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 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 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.
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).
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.