Posts by Cheryl Mudd
Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Forum Q&A
Ryan Weiner, Esq., COO of MASSIVE and long-time authority on liability, no-fault, and workers’ compensation conditional payments, presented at the virtual 6th Annual Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Forum on July 12. Ryan discussed conditional payments resolution in no-fault claims and received the following questions during the presentation. Question: “Do Medicare Advantage Organizations act…
Read MoreWhy Private Insurance isn’t a Replacement for MSAs
Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) are not required by law. Rather, MSAs are designed to prevent Medicare from paying for case-related care after a settlement. But wait, doesn’t other insurance prevent Medicare from paying for that future medical care too? It does. If it will pay. Many health insurance plans will not cover case-related care…
Read MoreConnecticut Medicaid Lien Withdrawn Due to MASSIVE’s Persistence
MASSIVE’s determination helped a plaintiff with their Connecticut Medicaid lien. After reviewing the product liability mass tort case, our experts disputed the $47,429.95 lien and were ultimately successful in extinguishing the lien completely. The firm was pleased with the results and the plaintiff was happy to be able to take home his full net…
Read MoreMedicare Set-Asides: How Do You Know Your MSA is Enough?
Medicare Set-Asides (“MSAs”) are not a legally required tool. But they have significant value in protecting funds that will pay for an injured-person’s post-settlement, future medical care. These funds are necessary because 42 USC 1395y makes it illegal for Medicare to cover that medical care. But how can you be certain your MSA is enough?…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Ryan Weiner, Esq. Tomorrow July 14 at the 2022 WILG Northwest Regional Conference!
The 2022 WILG Northwest Regional Conference features MASSIVE’s COO, Ryan Weiner, Esq. as one of the speakers. Ryan is presenting “What the Law Says About MSAs” on July 14 at 2:45 p.m. (PT) and will discuss the complexities of NSMSAs and EBMSAs and offer tips on how to best navigate Medicare Set-Asides. Key content…
Read MoreWhat the Law Says About MSAs
Medicare Set-Asides are never discussed in any United States’ statute. Even the term “protect Medicare’s interest” isn’t in the Medicare Secondary Payer Act. That term comes from a 2005 “Q&A Memorandum” from CMS. So, what does the law say? 42 USC 1395y(b)(2)(A) states that Medicare may not make payment for case-related care if…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 6th Annual Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Forum with Ryan Weiner, Esq.!
Last chance to register for the 6th Annual Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Forum featuring MASSIVE’s COO, Ryan Weiner, Esq.! Ryan will be discussing conditional payments resolution in no-fault claims on July 12 at 11:55 AM EST and will be welcoming questions for all attendees. With Ryan’s background and years of experience, it is guaranteed…
Read MoreMallinckrodt Opioid Bankruptcy PI Claimant Trust – What’s Next?
MASSIVE is proud to be the exclusive lien resolution administrator for the Mallinckrodt Opioid Bankruptcy PI Claimant Trust. Our job will be to resolve hundreds of thousands of liens to protect claimant recoveries and future benefits. What does that mean? MASSIVE’s process will automatically obtain and resolve liens in the following manner: Rawlings Lien…
Read MorePlaintiff and Defense Cooperation in Medicare Liens
Most settlement agreements miss a vital series of terms that all defendants must report to the government. Those terms are used in Medicare’s Section 111 reporting. They include what date of incident is being reported to Medicare, a clear statement of the settlement amount being reported to Medicare, and injury codes being reported. Sure,…
Read MoreMallinckrodt Opioid Bankruptcy Trust: What Claimants Can Expect
MASSIVE has been selected as the exclusive lien resolution administrator for the Mallinckrodt Bankruptcy Trust’s PI Claimant Trust. If your law firm has claimants recovering from that trust, here’s what you can expect from MASSIVE: Medicare, TriCare, VA, and Indian Health Services’ claims have been settled via an agreement with the Department of Justice.…
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