Casualty Solutions

11/11/2021 - 9 min read

CMS releases new NGHP Section 111 policy alert regarding the funding beyond the TPOC start date field

CMS “reminds” RREs to provide the actual or estimated date of funding in situations where funding of a TPOC will be delayed beyond the TPOC start date.

10/28/2021 - 2 min read

CMS releases new NGHP Section 111 policy alert regarding the reporting of incorrect no-fault policy limits

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new NGHP Section 111 Policy Alert addressing the reporting of incorrect no-fault policy limits.

10/15/2021 - 16 min read

Court finds that a LMSA for future medicals is not necessary as part of the parties’ liability settlement

CMS’s future medicals proposals now scheduled for release this month.

10/8/2021 - 1 min read

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.

10/8/2021 - 9 min read

CMS releases new NGHP Section 111 User Guide (Version 6.5)

CMS has released an updated S 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.5, October 4, 2021) regarding non-group health plans. This updated guide replaces Version 6.4.

10/1/2021 - 4 min read

CMS announces that Section 111 Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) records will accept future effective date starting October 4th

On Sept. 27, CMS released a notice announcing that starting Oct 4, 2021 the BCRC will accept MSP effective dates up to three months in the future for certain NGH claims.

8/24/2021 - 3 min read

The rise of nuclear verdicts and how to rein them in

One of the most concerning litigation trends over the last ten years has been the rise in nuclear verdicts, which are jury awards that surpass $10 million.

8/18/2021 - 4 min read

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP 270/271 Companion Guide (Version 5.7) - new release makes technical corrections to updates published in Versions 5.5 and 5.6

CMS has released an updated S 111 NGHP 270/271 Companion Guide Version 5.7, August 6, 2021, as part of its PAID Act implementation plans.

8/12/2021 - 2 min read

CMS to hold PAID Act testing webinar on September 9, 2021

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced that it will be holding a PAID Act testing webinar on September 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

7/28/2021 - 0 min read

Implementing Insurance Legal Analytics to Drive Results and Reduce Spend

7/12/2021 - 0 min read

Curbing social inflation with litigation technology

A wave of social inflation is severely impacting the bottom line for insurers.

6/25/2021 - 10 min read

CMS discusses PAID Act implementation plans and timelines on webinar

On June 23rd, CMS held a webinar to discuss its plans to implement the PAID Act for non-group health plan (NGHP) responsible reporting entities (RREs).

6/14/2021 - 2 min read

LMSA update: CMS’s “future medicals” proposals now scheduled for release in October 2021

CMS’s long-anticipated release of its “future medicals” notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) is now scheduled for October 2021.

6/11/2021 - 11 min read

CMS releases its PAID Act implementation plans – what’s next and how we can help

The following provides a general overview of the PAID Act, CMS’s implementation plans, and related considerations as follows.

6/11/2021 - 13 min read

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

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 6.4, June 11, 2021) regarding non-group health plans.