Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
Medicare Advantage update: Connecticut court rules MAPs can pursue “double damages” under the Medicare Secondary Payer statute
Connecticut is the latest jurisdiction to address whether MAPs have private cause of action (PCA) rights to pursue “double damages” under the MSP statute.
Medicare watch list: Staying ahead of the Medicare Secondary Payer compliance curve
As another new year settles in, we know at least one thing is certain: MSP compliance will continue to present formidable challenges for claims payers.
Government shutdown ends – Congress and President reach deal
This brief government shutdown did not affect Medicare Secondary Payer operations as they are essential and considered part of the Medicare Integrity Program. Thus,…
Government shutdown & Medicare Secondary Payer impact
Medicare Secondary Payer operations will not be affected as they are essential and considered part of the Medicare Integrity Program. However, were are receiving word…
Medicare Advantage Plans update: Illinois court indicates MAPs have “double damages” rights
Whether Medicare Advantage Plans have private cause of action rights to sue claims payers (and others) for “double damages” under the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)…
CMS Releases New Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 5.3)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Section 111 non-group health plan (NGHP) User Guide (Version 5.3, December 15, 2017).
Medicare Part D - The next recovery frontier?
Spurred by a number of favorable court decisions allowing MAPs to sue for “double damages” under the MSP statute, Medicare Part D plans are now beginning to step into the…
Liability MSA update
On October 26, 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its latest update regarding the LMSA issue.
Performant awarded CMS Commercial Repayment Center contract
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Performant Financial Corporation (Performant) the Commercial Repayment Center (CRC) contract.
Countdown to “full and final” settlements: Arizona S.B. 1332
The recent passage of Arizona Senate Bill (S.B.) 1332 provides Arizona claims payers with unprecedented opportunity to close out their workers' comp claims.
Court blocks Medicare discovery requests - Ruling limits insurer's ability to determine MMSEA obligations
A new case out of Connecticut highlights complications insurers can encounter in obtaining information to assess their MSP compliance obligations.
New realities: The Section 111 connection to conditional payments and claim outcomes
Section 111 reporting used to be viewed as an abstract technical Medicare compliance obligation & IT's responsibility because of the data transmission.
Risky business: Five essential tips for Section 111 reporting
Your Section 111 reporting program may seem clear-cut, but it can mean risky business if your team isn’t prepared to avoid common compliance mistakes.
Exhaust administrative remedies before challenging Medicare conditional payment claims
When challenging Medicare conditional payment claims, parties must exhaust Medicare administrative appeals before filing an action in federal court.
Shawn Deane will lead industry initiatives as president of NAMSAP
Shawn Deane, vice president of Medicare / Medicaid compliance and policy, has been elected president of the National Alliance for Medicare Set-Aside Professionals.