Complying with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act When a Client has Public Benefits
August 11, 2022
Evelynn Passino, J.D.
For clients with public benefits, closing out their case is not as simple as issuing a check for their net recovery. If the client has Medicare or will be eligible soon, then steps must …
Exploring Options for Conditional Payment Resolution
July 8, 2021
Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
Most attorneys are well aware of the need to resolve Medicare’s conditional payments in connection with a client’s settlement. This obligation stems from the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act, 42 U.S.C. § …
Post-Settlement Conditional Payment Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims
May 13, 2021
Rasa Fumagalli JD, MSCC, CMSP-F
The conditional payment recovery process in a workers’ compensation claim is not always smooth. Although the workers’ compensation insurance carrier will generally resolve any conditional payments in an accepted claim, the injured …
