Evidence Based MSAs (EBMSAs): Don’t Accept Blindly
Evidence Based MSAs (EBMSAs) have taken the workers’ compensation industry by storm the past several years.
CUTTING EDGE INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS
Synergy’s blog brings you the industry’s foremost thought leadership InSights on matters of healthcare lien resolution and Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance. Visit often to discover helpful InSights on important lien resolution compliance issues.
Liability Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) Case Studies: Eliminate, Reduce & Comply
B. Josh Pettingill There is mounting evidence that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will establish formal guidelines for liability MSAs in the imminent future. Medicare Secondary Payor compliance related to future medical care is an issue that can’t be ignored but that doesn’t necessarily mean setting up a Medicare Set-Aside on every […]
Taking Advantage of the WCMSA Re-Review Process
B. Josh Pettingill We frequently receive inquiries regarding workers compensation MSAs (WCMSAs) and whether it is possible to get CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) to re-review an MSA once an amount has already been approved. The good news is that it is possible. However, you only get one opportunity and certain criteria must […]
Medicare Compliance: A second law firm sued by DOJ for failing to be Medicare compliant
Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC On March 18, 2019, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland announced that the law firm of Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, P.A., has agreed to pay the United States $250,000 to settle claims that it did not reimburse Medicare for payments made on behalf of a […]
Understanding the Mechanics of Subrogation
How subrogation and reimbursement claims impact the injury victim’s settlement. When an individual suffers an injury and seeks medical attention, typically that care is paid for by an insurance carrier. Those bills might be paid by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or a plan provided through their employer. This is true even if the injury suffered was […]
Is Your Law Firm Partnering With the Right Consultant for Lien Resolution Services?
There are a myriad of benefits when law firms outsource lien resolution services.
Should You Hire a Structured Broker or a Settlement Planner?
Securing the best future for the client is always a priority for an attorney in a personal injury case. Depending on the amount, it may be in the client’s best interest to have a structured settlement annuity instead of a lump sum payment. A structured annuity often works in your client’s favor because it is […]
Types of Annuity Payments
When your client is awarded a settlement, an annuity can be utilized to parse out payments and ensure that funds are being distributed sensibly. After working tirelessly to build your client’s case so that they receive a fair settlement, you want to guarantee that their settlement retains its value for years to come. An annuity, […]
How to Tell if Your Client Needs a Liability MSA (LMSA)
Considerations for a liability MSA need to begin as soon as the personal injury case starts. However, it’s difficult to decipher CMS communications regarding LMSAs.