Posts by Ryan Weiner
Obscure Lien Holder Squashed by Equitable Doctrines
MASSIVE has partnered with Cordisco & Saile since 2014, to assist them with their lien resolution needs and allow for the highest amount to end up in their client’s pockets. Recently, our team successfully eliminated a lien by asserting that the private insurance plan did not have the right to recover based on Equitable Doctrines.…
Read MoreTrostle v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Part III
Trostle v. Medicare Part III This is the third and final part in our case study on Trostle v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We initially explained the underlying lawsuit, Medicare’s lien, and Mr. Trostle’s attempts to fight the lien arguing detrimental reliance in Part I. Then, we dove into the more recent case…
Read MoreTrostle v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Part II
Trostle v. Medicare: Part II Previously, we wrote about and analyzed Trostle v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Following dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, this Medicare lien litigation continued with a counter-suit by the United States government. Part II of our case study will explore errors made that caused the government to react with…
Read MoreTrostle v. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Part I
Trostle v. Medicare Part I What happens when a personal injury attorney skips out on the Medicare lien resolution process that CMS has set out? Apparently CMS sues the attorney. That’s what happened to a Pennsylvania personal injury law firm, even while they held the total Medicare lien in trust. Here’s the story –…
Read MoreOur Medicare Relationships Added Thousands to a Client’s Settlement
Shelsby & Leoni has trusted MASSIVE with their medical malpractice cases since 2014. Recently, MASSIVE discovered a deceased plaintiff had two files open with Medicare. This is a common mistake, but a complicated one because it stems from plaintiff and defense disagreeing on the injury date. MASSIVE utilized our close relationships with Medicare…
Read MoreA Guide to Medicare’s New Electronic Payment Function
Medicare has announced it is adding an electronic payment function to its portal starting April 1st. This is an exciting new functionality that can help plaintiff law firms and defense insurance carriers alike. Medicare’s sixty-day limit to pay will feel just a little bit longer with this immediate pay option. We have compiled a step-by-step…
Read MoreMASSIVE’s Medicare Expertise Pays Off
Macomb Law Group has trusted MASSIVE with their tough personal injury cases for some time now. Their firm fights for their client’s right to the compensation that they deserve. While Macomb Law Group fights for their client’s in court, the MASSIVE Team makes sure their clients receive as much of their settlement as possible. …
Read MoreMASSIVE Eliminates $141,000 ERISA Lien
Recently, our client was found responsible for the payment of a $141,000 ERISA lien stemming from injuries sustained during a medical procedure. Attorneys and lien resolution specialists at MASSIVE were able to argue the charges were not related to the lawsuit, but rather to an unrelated, but closely positioned injury. Our team was able to…
Read MoreSifting Through Plan Language Led to Success
Massive: Medical & Subrogation Specialists stands above the rest. Recently, our client found themselves facing a $138,000 ERISA lien for a plaintiff involved in an automobile accident. The lien would surely cripple their settlement so the firm hired Massive for expert guidance. We were able to determine the insurance plan wrongly asserted it was ERISA.…
Read MoreDo I Need A Medicare Advantage Plan?
As an adult that has turned 65 years of age, you need to consider your health insurance options. While you are required by law to enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), you have options when it comes to obtaining Medicare Advantage health insurance. The Medicare Advantage Plan is not…
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