Medicare Liens: The DOJ is watching

By Ryan Weiner | January 15, 2020

Medicare Liens are the responsibility of the plaintiff attorney and today, the DOJ is now proving that true as they are watching carefully.  The US Department of Justice announced various settlements with PI firms (all within the last 18 months) including:   $6,600 with Simon & Simon in Philadelphia $28,000 with Rosenbaum & Associates in…

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CMS Recovery Thresholds Create Safe Harbor

By Ryan Weiner | December 4, 2019

CMS has maintained Medicare lien minimum recovery thresholds for the fourth straight year. These minimum settlement amount recovery thresholds essentially create a safe harbor for the smallest of settlements (except if those settlements are exposure-based injuries). You can find that CMS alert here. Here are some highlights: Plaintiffs need not report settlements less than $750;…

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