Mark Popolizio, J.D.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules that a TPLF agreement’s 60% “repurchase rate” is not subject to MN’s usury statute; remands case back to the district court to determine if this rate is “unconscionable” (and, thus unenforceable) under common-law
One of the issues regarding TPLF concerns whether the interest rates charged by litigation funders can be considered excessive, or legally unenforceable.
Verisk Casualty Solutions attends 77th Annual WCI Conference in Orlando, Florida!
Last week Verisk Casualty Solutions proudly attended the 77th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference and 34th Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, FL!
United States District Court for Massachusetts rules that a MAP assignee has standing
New Medicare Advantage recovery case, the US District Court for MA in MSP Recovery Claims Series 44, LLC v. Bunker Hill Insurance Company, 2023 WL 4744739 two questions
Closing TPLF “data gaps” – recently discussed options and considerations
Whether parties using TPLF should be required to disclose the TPLF agreement to the opposing party as part of claims litigation continues to be a hotly debated topic.
CMS releases NGHP User Guide (Version 7.3) – updates include changes to the ORM trigger and CMS’s Unsolicited Response File process
The (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.3, August 7, 2023) regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans
The United States District Court for Connecticut dismisses a Medicare Advantage claim for “double damages” – rules that insurer’s Section 111 reporting not sufficient to establish standing
Interesting new Medicare Advantage recovery case, the United States District Court for Connecticut in MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Company
ESG claims – TPLF’s next frontier?
This is a continuing study of emerging Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) issues.
Mid-Year “Round-Up” 2023 – keeping track of Medicare and other claims updates (ICYMI)
We are at the mid-point for 2023! It has been a busy year in so many claims areas. Time to regroup on the key claims updates over the past months – ICYMI style!
CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process – Nutshell Summary Resource
CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process – Nutshell Summary Resource. The following “Nutshell Summary” is a general summary of this process.
Understanding CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process (starts July 2023) – Q&A resource (updated)
Understanding CMS’s Section 111 NGHP Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” process (starts July 2023) – Q&A resource (updated)
Governor Edwards vetoes Louisiana’s proposed Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) disclosure bill
S.B. 196, as outlined more fully below, called for the disclosure of (TPLF), referred to as “litigation financing agreements” in the bill, in civil actions.
Indiana enacts statutory provision regarding third-party litigation funding (TPLF) disclosure
On April 20, 2023, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (R) signed into law Indiana House Bill 1124 which adds a third-party litigation funding (TPLF)
Several industry groups renew calls for a mandatory TPLF disclosure rule as part of the Federal Civil Rules of Procedure
Several industry groups renew calls for a mandatory TPLF disclosure rule as part of the Federal Civil Rules of Procedure
CMS holds webinar to discuss the Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” feature (starts July 2023) and other Section 111 items
(CMS) held a webinar where the agency discussed its upcoming Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) Unsolicited Response File “opt-in” feature (starts July 2023)
CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.2, June 5, 2023) – new changes include: NGHP Unsolicited Response File, ORM reporting trigger, ORM termination, and HEW software
(CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans.