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.

1/9/2023 - 7 min read

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.

11/16/2022 - 4 min read

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)

11/3/2022 - 10 min read

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.

5/31/2022 - 1 min read

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

4/18/2022 - 12 min read

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

3/24/2022 - 10 min read

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.

2/18/2022 - 12 min read

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.

2/7/2022 - 2 min read

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).

1/13/2022 - 5 min read

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).

1/12/2022 - 4 min read

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).

10/8/2021 - 1 min read

Sid Wong, J.D.

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

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

CMS releases data and statistics regarding CRC recoveries and WCMSAs

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

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

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 holds WCMSA webinar CMS discusses non-submit/EBMSAs, allocation pricing, denials, and other important WCMSA topics

CMS to hold WCMSA webinar on February 17, 2022 – several key WCMSA topics are on CMS’s agenda

New Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.5) takes aim at non-submit and EBMSAs

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.7) – new updates provide a GoPaperless option for Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal users

CMS releases new WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 3.4)

New NGHP Section 111 User Guide (6.4) – PAID Act, ORM termination, and other updates

CMS releases new WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 3.3)

Starting March 27, 2021, CMS will use the 2018 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

CMS releases new WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 3.2)