Medicare
Texas Plaintiff’s Medicare Lien Reduced by Over $90,000
MASSIVE’s successful dispute in a nursing home negligence case led to a significant reduction in the Medicare lien. The injuries for this case were for pressure ulcers only, however, the plaintiff had significant hospitalizations with other injuries that Medicare added to the lien. MASSIVE’s expert attorneys reviewed the liens and disputed to Medicare that the…
Read MoreLien Resolution & MSP Compliance CLE *register today*
Join us tomorrow as we partner with Ametros & WILG to learn* about solutions in claims resolution, MSP compliance, and professional administration. *CLE Credit available in selected states. Topics will include: • New Requirements in Medicare Consent to Release Forms: Beginning on April 1, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will require…
Read MoreJoin us on Tuesday, June 30th at 1pm
Is navigating Medicare a headache for your law firm? We can help. Please join MASSIVE for “Medicare: Formulating Disputes and Finalizing Liens” webinar to help you navigate this complex process from start to finish. Our expert panel will provide you with useful information to successfully negotiate and resolve liens through Medicare. If you are looking…
Read MoreJOIN US FOR A LIEN RESOLUTION BASICS WEBINAR TOMORROW
Only a few seats left! Our expert attorneys will cover what you need to know to resolve your clients’ healthcare liens and speed disbursements. You don’t want to miss the valuable information we will be sharing regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and ERISA liens. We hope you will join us! Lien Basics 101 Free…
Read MoreJOIN US FOR A LIEN RESOLUTION BASICS WEBINAR
MASSIVE is now offering a brand-new educational series called ‘Webinar Wednesdays’ covering all aspects of lien resolution! Our expert attorneys will cover what you need to know to resolve your clients’ healthcare liens and speed disbursements. You don’t want to miss the valuable information we will be sharing regarding Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance and ERISA…
Read MoreMedicare Set-Asides in California
California Applicant Attorneys Can Petition for Reimbursement for Costs Associated with Medicare Set-Asides (MSA). Specific language regarding reimbursement of an Medicare Set-Asides is found under Petition of Costs in Section 10545 (formerly section 10451.3): (a) Petition for costs is a petition seeking reimbursement of an expense or payment for service not allowable as a lien…
Read MoreMichigan’s No-Fault Law and Health Insurance Liens
Michigan’s new No-Fault PIP law creates a choice for all Michigan drivers. Any auto insurance policy effective after July 1, 2020 (new or renewed) allows drivers a choice of six coverage levels – each with a different lien resolution impact: $0 / Allowable Expenses Exclusion – This opt-out of PIP requires all household members to…
Read MoreMedicare Reimbursement: What Happens When You Overpay Medicare?
In a personal injury lawsuit, there is a health insurance carrier responsible for health care bills. If your client is covered by Medicare at the time of your injury you must report the injury to Medicare and your client will likely owe them for part of that care. If you happen to overpay Medicare during…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Expecting (a settlement)
Typically, Medicare liens are automatically “placed” on the personal injury case of a person whose treatment is paid by Medicare. Medicare’s agents, the BCRC, CRC, and CMS have a right to recover funds which would not have been paid without the negligent act which harmed the plaintiff-beneficiary. If you are the Medicare beneficiary and plaintiff…
Read MoreMedicare to Pay for Acupuncture to Lower Opioid Use
CMS announced a coverage determination that will allow Medicare to pay for acupuncture that treats chronic low back pain. This new coverage is highly consequential in the legal industry as the stated purpose is to expand options that reduce opioid use. Opioids just so happen to be a major expense in Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs). Health…
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