Post Final Demand Medicare Compromise & Waiver: Better Client Outcomes
When a Medicare final demand hits, the timer starts. Payment is due within 60 days or interest begins to accrue. If you miss that window, the debt can end up with the U.S. Treasury. But for personal injury firms, the
Demystifying Medicare Set-Asides: What Every Legal Professional Should Know
Demystifying Medicare Set-Asides: What Every Legal Professional Should Know
What is a Medicare Set-Aside and why should legal professionals be concerned about them? It all centers around the questions of Medicare’s future interests. That’s where Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) come in.
The Real Cost of MSP Mistakes
Why Medicare Compliance Can’t Be Ignored
If you represent injury victims who are Medicare eligible, strict Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSPA) compliance is not an option. The risks are real, and the consequences can be serious. Missteps don’t only harm
Understanding Medicare Compliance in Personal Injury Settlements
If your client is on Medicare, Medicare compliance must be part of your resolution strategy. Failing to address the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP) can trigger denials of future care, government recovery actions, or worse, personal liability for your law
Reflections of a Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Attorney Turned Recent Medicare Beneficiary
A significant portion of my legal practice has focused on workers’ compensation insurance defense. Although this area is rich with Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it has often been misunderstood
Why Coordination of Benefits Between TRICARE for Life, VA, Medicare, and PI Settlements Matters More Than Ever
In the world of personal injury litigation, where settlements can make or break a client’s future well-being, coordination of benefits is no longer a side issue, it’s central to protecting your client’s recovery. For veterans, military retirees, and their families,
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 …
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 …
Medicare Compliance: Reducing MSP Liability for your PI Firm
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC
When representing a Medicare beneficiary, personal injury law firms should prioritize compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP). Inadequate compliance processes can lead to severe consequences, including government actions against the firm. …
