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Sid Wong, J.D.

Sid Wong is the Vice President of Policy at Verisk Casualty. In this capacity Sid monitors and evaluates the changing state of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance to develop impactful solutions to emerging MSP issues and works to ensure that Verisk’s Casualty’s policies, products, and services continue to align with the MSP landscape. He also oversees Verisk Casualty’s policy team, which provides policy and compliance support for all of Verisk Casualty’s clients. During his tenure he has served as Legal Director, Assistant Director of Services, Client Solutions Manager, and MSP Compliance Manager.Sid is a subject matter expert on MSAs, Conditional Payment Recovery, and Section 111 reporting. He collaborates with clients to develop best practices and respond to any compliance or policy questions, whether it’s a case level issue or evaluating a process impacting the larger organization. He regularly presents at industry conferences and provides training for clients.
Prior to joining Verisk Casualty, Sid worked for a small general practice firm in New Hampshire where he received his JD from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Sid is a member of the MA, NH, and NY bar, the IAIABC, NAMSAP, MARC, and is MSCC certified.

Ebmsa Teaser
August 29, 2023

Revisiting indemnified EBMSAs – questions, issues, and risks in a post-Section 4.3 world

Section 4.3, CMS outlined its policy and the potential risks associated with settling a workers’ compensation claim with an EBMSA or Non-Submit MSA.

Wcsma Version Release
May 18, 2023

CMS releases the WCMSA Reference Guide Version 3.9

CMS has made various updates to different aspects of its WCMSA process, including removing the time limit on Amended Reviews.

11th Circuit Teaser
April 26, 2023

Starting April 29, 2023, CMS Will Use the 2020 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

The (CMS) has announced that beginning April 29, 2023, it will use the new 2020 CDC Life Table to calculate adjusted life expectancies in (WCMSAs).

Future Liability Events
January 9, 2023

CMS releases request for proposal for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract

On January 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an RFP for its Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract.

Cms Medicare Teaser
November 16, 2022

CMS releases updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Reference Guide (Version 3.8) – changes impact CMS’s WCMSA re-review process

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.8)

Crc Recoveries Teaser
November 3, 2022

CMS releases data and statistics regarding CRC recoveries and WCMSAs

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released two new reports providing data regarding CRC recoveries and WCMSAs.

Blog Teaser15
June 1, 2022

Are indemnified EBMSAs still an effective tool after CMS released Section 4.3?

When the CMS released version 3.5 of the WCMSA reference guide on January 11, 2022, it redefined the potential risk and settlement considerations.

Blog Teaser7
May 31, 2022

Starting June 4, 2022, CMS Will Use the 2019 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

Starting June 4, 2022, CMS Will Use the 2019 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

Blog Teaser4
April 18, 2022

Reducing WCMSAs and Getting Claims Settled: Cost mitigation strategies for success

It is no secret that high WCMSAs amounts can complicate claim settlement, insurers often have more power than they realize.

Blog Teaser6
March 24, 2022

Updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.6) released – CMS makes further clarifications to its WCMSA EBMSA/non-submit policy and other updates

CMS makes what it terms as “clarifications” regarding the application of its EBMSAs and non-submit MSA policy as stated in Section 4.3 of the Reference Guide.

Blog Teaser1
February 18, 2022

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.

Blog Teaser1
February 7, 2022

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).

Blog Teaser2
January 13, 2022

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).

Blog Teaser1
January 12, 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).

Teaser Blog 1
October 8, 2021

CMS releases new WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 3.4)

CMS has just released their latest version of the WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 3.4, October 4, 2021). This new guide replaces WCMSA Reference guide version 3.3.

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