Mark Popolizio, J.D.
Seventh Circuit dismisses the Illinois Fund’s challenge to Section 111 reporting -- holds that administrative remedies must first be exhausted before the court has jurisdiction
In Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund v. Becerra, 2022 WL 1438506 7th Cir. May 6, 2022, the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision.
CMS to hold webinar to address MSPRP “go paperless” function
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will be holding a webinar on April 13, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Medicare Secondary Payer recovery debts can now be paid using automated clearing house transactions
CMS has released a notice advising that MSP recovery debts may now be paid using ACH transactions.
CMS on the move: Section 111 civil money penalties Final Rule and Future Medicals proposals are pending review for release
The OIRA website indicates that CMS’s long-awaited S111 CMP “final rule” and their “Future Medicals” proposals are completed and are now pending OIRA review for release.
CMS holds WCMSA webinar CMS discusses non-submit/EBMSAs, allocation pricing, denials, and other important WCMSA topics
On February 17, 2022 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) held a webinar session to address workers’ compensation Medicare set-aside (WCMSA) issues.
CMS to hold WCMSA webinar on February 17, 2022 – several key WCMSA topics are on CMS’s agenda
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will discuss a variety of topics related to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs).
Third-party litigation funding in 2022 -- three issues for your radar
Third-party litigation funding is an issue that certainly warrants monitoring in 2022.
U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Medicaid reimbursement case – Court’s forthcoming decision will revisit Medicaid’s recovery rights
On January 10, 2022, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case Gallardo by and through Vassallo v. Marstiller (No. 20-1263).
New Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.5) takes aim at non-submit and EBMSAs
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.5, January 10, 2022).
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.7) – new updates provide a GoPaperless option for Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal users
CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (V 6.7, Jan 10, 2022) regarding non-group health plans. This updated guide replaces Version 6.6 (Dec. 13, 2021).
CMS releases new Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.6)
CMS releases new Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.6) and an updated Section 111 NGHP 270/271 Companion Guide (Version 5.8)
CMS retains its $750 “Low Dollar” threshold for 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its 2022 low dollar reporting and recovery threshold via a new alert.
LMSA update: CMS’s “future medicals” proposals now scheduled for release in February 2022
A Fall 2021 notice indicating that CMS’s long-anticipated release of its “future medicals” notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) is now scheduled for February 2022.
The PAID Act is now live – a new era of MSP compliance starts
Lights, camera, action! The Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act became effective as of December 11, 2021 and is now live!
The PAID Act is now live – 5 things you need to know (and how we can help!)
The Provide Accurate Information Directly (PAID) Act became effective on December 11, 2021 and is now live!