Subrogation
Mass Tort Lien Resolution Programs Speed the Process
Mass tort lien resolution is the same, but, different from single event resolution. One defining characteristic is the ability to exchange information with lien holders in bulk. Several of the major subrogation firms offer Lien Resolution Programs (LRP) for mass tort cases. LRPs are a way of efficiently exchanging large amounts of information and finalizing…
Read MoreAre Self-Funded ERISA Plans All That Scary?
The short answer is – they can be. But if you know how ERISA Plans operate you can achieve maximum reductions. Resolving liens can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Medicare frequently includes unrelated claims, but is statutorily required to reduce by a pro-rata share of attorney’s fees and costs. Insured health plans typically reduce…
Read MoreMontanile: An Option to Defeat ERISA Liens
Plaintiffs finally have their ERISA victory. With the increasing power the U.S Supreme Court has given to self-funded ERISA Plans, its decision in Montanile v. Board of Trustees of National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan, 136 S. Ct. 651 (2016) was a welcome surprise for plaintiffs. Prior to Montanile, beneficiaries had to rely on an…
Read MoreFast Growing Lien Resolution Company Appoints New Attorney
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Massive Appoints New Attorney – Fast Growing Lien Resolution Company Strengthens Resources SOUTHFIELD, MI, April 21, 2016 Massive, the industry’s most advanced and responsive healthcare lien resolution company, welcomes John Buford, Esq. to their fast growing team. John offers a wealth of lien resolution experience and a comprehensive understanding of the process…
Read MoreUtah State Bar Opinion Allows Outsourcing Lien Resolution Cost to Plaintiffs
Did you know that your law firm doesn’t have to pay for a lien resolution service? According to the Utah State Bar (among others), a lien resolution service may be outsourced and treated as a client cost. See Utah State Bar Ethics Opinion Number 14-01 (January 2014). The State Bar said: It is ethical for…
Read MoreMisconceptions: It’s Not a Valid Lien Unless They Put Me on Notice
Misconceptions: It’s Not a Valid “Lien” Unless They Put Me on Notice The most troubling “liens” are the ones that come up unexpected. But why do liens come up without warning? For starters, we have to remind you that we all use the term lien loosely. Most of the time we are not dealing with…
Read MoreERISA, ERISA, ERISA!
In lien resolution (or subrogation, or reimbursement) ERISA means nothing. Let’s get that out of the way. Health plans can scream “ERISA!” at the top of their lungs. It still means nothing. This is an issue we run into often. I like the way this ERISA lien case was handled, so I will share a…
Read MoreLien vs. Subrogation – A Primer
Most people don’t know the difference between a lien, subrogation rights, and rights of reimbursement. Those who do know the difference often don’t care. For instance, even our industry refers to a Medicare lien; however, Medicare does not (technically) put liens on your cases. Medicare liens are actually Medicare-rights-to-reimbursement and subrogation rights. But that’s a…
Read MoreMassive Launches New Lien Resolution Website
Massive is pleased to announce the launch of our new website! Completely redesigned and updated, the new website offers all the information plaintiff attorneys need regarding lien resolution. Please check out our expanded sections on Medicare, Medicaid, ERISA, VA, Tricare and all Private Health Insurance. We also have a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions section to answer…
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