Liability Medicare Set-Aside (LMSA)

9/6/2017 - 1 min read

What’s next for the WCRC? New contract awarded to Capitol Bridge, LLC

On September 1 2017, CMS finally announced that the Workers' Compensation Review Contractor contract has been awarded to Capitol Bridge, LLC.

8/2/2017 - 9 min read

Making sense of the WCMSA reference guide 2.6

On 7/31, CMS released their new WCMSA Reference Guide. Learn what the changes outlined might mean for submitting WCMSAs to CMS.

6/6/2017 - 3 min read

Fact check time for LMSA/NFMSA developments

The real question is: What, when, and how is CMS going to step into the liability and no-fault arena and how will it affect claims management?

3/20/2017 - 8 min read

2017 Medicare watch list

It’s clear there will be no shortage of Medicare Secondary Payer developments to keep an eye on this year. Here’s an outline of MSP events to watch in 2017.

3/20/2017 - 5 min read

Liability MSAs: What we know and what to expect

The dust is still swirling around the Liability Medicare Set-Aside (LMSA) issue, but a few areas clearly show Medicare’s plan and intended next steps.

3/8/2017 - 5 min read

New development hints at future MSA expansion to liability: CMS updates Common Working File for LMSAs and NFMSAs

CMS has issued a Change Request (CR-9893) to update it's Common Working File regarding both Liability and No-Fault Medicare Set-Aside arrangements.

1/23/2017 - 2 min read

Clues to CMS future gleaned from WCRC solicitation notice

CMS moved forward with requests for proposals regarding the WCRC contract by releasing a full solicitation notice before the holidays.

11/10/2016 - 1 min read

CMS to hold town hall call on November 17

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will conduct a town hall teleconference November 17, 2016.

8/19/2016 - 4 min read

Preparing for a fundamental compliance shift in liability claims

Liability claims are particularly at risk, as these emerging compliance issues impose new burdens on the management and settlement of claims.

8/18/2016 - 4 min read

MSP statute extends its reach in the 11th Circuit: Foreshadowing for liability MSAs?

Undoubtedly, the 11th Circuit Court decision in Humana has obvious financial consequences to insurers.

8/17/2016 - 4 min read

The impact of Medicare Advantage Plans on your claims: The risk of double damages and summary judgment

The decision will have a significant impact on liability, workers compensation, and no-fault claims being handled.

6/21/2016 - 3 min read

Will CMS expand MSA reviews to liability cases and other claims?

On June 9, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is considering expanding its voluntary Medicare Set-Aside (MSA).