Mark Popolizio

4/11/2025 - 9 min read

CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.0) – Breaking Down CMS’s New Updates

CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.0, April 7, 2025) regarding S.111 reporting related to non-group health plans.

3/25/2025 - 1 min read

Verisk’s TPOC/WCMSA resource center – helping you stay compliant!

With CMS's new requirements in effect, we're thrilled to introduce Verisk's TPOC/WCMSA Resource Center, offering a variety of essential resources.

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3/19/2025 - 1 min read

CMS to hold an MSP Intro Webinar on March 27th at 1:00 p.m. (ET)

CMS will host an Introduction to MSP for Beneficiary Representatives webinar on March 27, 2025, at 1 p.m.

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3/19/2025 - 5 min read

A new day for WCMSA Amended Review requests start April 7th

Effective April 7, 2025, CMS will permit Amended Review requests any time after a WCMSA case approval.

1/23/2025 - 5 min read

CMS will end one-year waiting period to file WCMSA Amended Review requests

CMS has a released an Alert advising that effective 4/7/2025, Amended Review requests “will be allowed at any time a WCMSA case is approved.”

1/22/2025 - 11 min read

CMS releases WCMSA Reference Guide 4.2-CMS to end review of $0 WCMSAs

CMS releases an updated WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 4.2, January 17, 2025).

1/8/2025 - 3 min read

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.9)

CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide regarding reporting related to NGHPs (liability, no-fault and workers’ compensation).

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12/19/2024 - 5 min read

CMS retains its $750 “Low Dollar” threshold for 2025

CMS has announced its low-dollar reporting and recovery thresholds for 2025, retaining the current $750 low-dollar threshold for certain cases.

10/28/2024 - 31 min read

CMS Unveils New Webpage Resource for NGHP Section 111 CMPs

CMS introduces two new resources related to NGHP Section 111 civil money penalties (CMPs): the NGHP Civil Money Penalties webpage and the CMPs workflow.

10/22/2024 - 17 min read

CMS addresses NGHP Section 111 penalties during its October 17 webinar

CMS conducted its second webinar on NGHP Section 111 CMPs, covering various topics related to CMPs for NGHP RREs.

10/11/2024 - 17 min read

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.7)

CMS released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide for reporting on non-group health plans: liability, no-fault, and workers' comp.

10/1/2024 - 1 min read

CMS to host Section 111 NGHP CMPs Webinar on October 17th

CMS to host a Section 111 NGHP Section 111 CMP that will include reminders about Final Rule, the auditing process and important dates.

9/25/2024 - 13 min read

Voluntary testing for TPOC/WCMSA reporting starts October 7, 2024

Reminder for Section 111 NGHP RREs: CMS’s voluntary testing for the new TPOC/WCMSA reporting starts October 7, 2024.

9/25/2024 - 8 min read

CMS’s CMPs final rule is “applicable” October 11, 2024

CMS's CMPs final rule becomes “applicable” on October 11^th regarding Section 111 penalties.

9/18/2024 - 19 min read

CMS covers NGHP Section 111 reporting issues in September 12 webinar

On September 12, CMS’s NGHP Section 111 webinar covered TPOC reporting triggers, the TPOC/WCMSA process, and other updates.

Mark Popolizio, J.D.

CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.0) – Breaking Down CMS’s New Updates

Verisk’s TPOC/WCMSA resource center – helping you stay compliant!

CMS to hold an MSP Intro Webinar on March 27th at 1:00 p.m. (ET)

A new day for WCMSA Amended Review requests start April 7th

CMS will end one-year waiting period to file WCMSA Amended Review requests

CMS releases WCMSA Reference Guide 4.2-CMS to end review of $0 WCMSAs

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.9)

CMS retains its $750 “Low Dollar” threshold for 2025

CMS Unveils New Webpage Resource for NGHP Section 111 CMPs

CMS addresses NGHP Section 111 penalties during its October 17 webinar

CMS releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.7)

CMS to host Section 111 NGHP CMPs Webinar on October 17th

Voluntary testing for TPOC/WCMSA reporting starts October 7, 2024

CMS’s CMPs final rule is “applicable” October 11, 2024

CMS covers NGHP Section 111 reporting issues in September 12 webinar