Medicare Advantage Plans: Resolving the Hidden Lien
In our previous blog, we tackled the Medicare conditional payment resolution process. However, if your client, during treatment for their injuries, switched to a Medicare Advantage Plan (MAO-Part C), the resolution process might not be over. Here’s why: While you
Why Lien Resolution Isn’t Your Firm’s Core Competency—and Why Outsourcing Matters
Personal injury firms excel at what they were built to do: securing justice by proving liability, telling their client’s story, and getting the best possible settlement or verdict. Yet once the dust settles, another challenge arises, resolving liens.
Here’s the
Resolving Medicare Conditional Payment Obligations
Correctly navigating Medicare’s conditional payment resolution process is critical for personal injury attorneys, given the complex legal framework and the substantial risks involved in failure to reimburse. Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
The Hidden Cost of Post-Resolution Lien Chaos—and Why Trial Lawyers Can’t Afford to Ignore It
When a hard-fought personal injury case is resolved, trial lawyers and their clients often breathe a sigh of relief. The hard work is over or so it seems. But lurking beneath the surface of every settlement is a potential minefield:
AI, Medicare, and the Rising Stakes in Personal Injury Settlements
If you represent Medicare beneficiaries, the message from Washington is clear: compliance is no longer optional—and CMS is now enlisting artificial intelligence to enforce it.
In June 2025, the Medicare Trustees sounded the alarm: the Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust
Deciphering MSP Compliance Settlement Terms
Settlement documents, such as the release, for cases involving Medicare beneficiaries will often contain puzzling boilerplate Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance terms. At times, you may also see lengthy addendums to the release that appear to have been copied straight …
Advanced Lien Resolution: Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, and Military Liens
Introduction
Effective lien resolution is pivotal in personal injury cases. Liens—claims from healthcare providers, insurers, or government agencies against a plaintiff’s settlement—can significantly impact the net recovery. Understanding and managing these liens is crucial for maximizing the client’s recovery and …
Resolving Medicare Conditional Payment Obligations
Correctly navigating Medicare’s conditional payment resolution process is critical for personal injury attorneys, given the complex legal framework and the substantial risks involved in failure to reimburse. Under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid …
Achieving Total Medicare Compliance: Essential Steps for Personal Injury Lawyers
Navigating Medicare compliance is a critical task when handling personal injury settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries. Ensuring total compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP) requires a strategic approach and thorough understanding of the law/regulations. This blog post is a …
When Is Medicare At Fault
Guest blog
When you visit a doctor, you expect a certain level of care. This comes from both the doctor and your health care coverage provider such as Medicare. Unfortunately, patients do not always receive the care they deserve, but …
