Sid Wong, J.D.

Sid Wong is the Vice President of Policy at Verisk Casualty. In this capacity Sid monitors and evaluates the changing state of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance to develop impactful solutions to emerging MSP issues and works to ensure that Verisk’s Casualty’s policies, products, and services continue to align with the MSP landscape. He also oversees Verisk Casualty’s policy team, which provides policy and compliance support for all of Verisk Casualty’s clients. During his tenure he has served as Legal Director, Assistant Director of Services, Client Solutions Manager, and MSP Compliance Manager.Sid is a subject matter expert on MSAs, Conditional Payment Recovery, and Section 111 reporting. He collaborates with clients to develop best practices and respond to any compliance or policy questions, whether it’s a case level issue or evaluating a process impacting the larger organization. He regularly presents at industry conferences and provides training for clients.
Prior to joining Verisk Casualty, Sid worked for a small general practice firm in New Hampshire where he received his JD from University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Sid is a member of the MA, NH, and NY bar, the IAIABC, NAMSAP, MARC, and is MSCC certified.

10/22/2024 - 7 min read

WCMSA submission remains voluntary, leveraging EBMSAs to settle claims

With CMS’s plans to collect WCMSA reporting data through Section 111 TPOC reporting, it may be a good time reconsider the EBMSA landscape.

8/21/2024 - 2 min read

New WCMSA Self-Admin Tool Kit – CMS updates on MAP and Part D plans

CMS releases updated WCMSA Self-Administration Tool Kit (v1.6), with key updates on Medicare Part C, MAP, and Part D plans.

8/21/2024 - 6 min read

New WCMSA Reference Guide (V 4.1) focuses on Medicare Advantage and Part D

CMS' new WCMSA Reference Guide (v4.1) outlines WCMSA coordination with other health insurers.

7/30/2024 - 5 min read

Spotlight on WCMSAs – Nutshell Resource

How to prepare for CMS’ new TPOC reporting requirements – Nutshell resource summary.

7/30/2024 - 15 min read

Spotlight on WCMSAs - preparing for CMS' new TPOC reporting requirements

Starting April 4, 2025, CMS requires Section 111 RREs to report specific WCMSA data for all Medicare beneficiary settlements in TPOC reporting.

7/9/2024 - 3 min read

Section 111 NGHP User Guide (V7.6): updates "cumulative injury" definition & TIN errors

CMS releases new Section 111 NGHP User Guide (V7.6) for NGHPs (liability, no-fault, and workers’ compensation) reporting.

4/15/2024 - 1 min read

CMS releases WCMSA Reference Guide Version 4.0

CMS has released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 4.0, April 1, 2024).

5/18/2023 - 4 min read

CMS releases the WCMSA Reference Guide Version 3.9

CMS has made various updates to different aspects of its WCMSA process, including removing the time limit on Amended Reviews.

4/26/2023 - 1 min read

Starting April 29, 2023, CMS Will Use the 2020 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

The (CMS) has announced that beginning April 29, 2023, it will use the new 2020 CDC Life Table to calculate adjusted life expectancies in (WCMSAs).

1/9/2023 - 7 min read

CMS releases request for proposal for the Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract

On January 4, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an RFP for its Workers’ Compensation Review Contractor (WCRC) contract.

11/16/2022 - 4 min read

CMS releases updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Reference Guide (Version 3.8) – changes impact CMS’s WCMSA re-review process

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.8)

11/3/2022 - 10 min read

Updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (Version 3.6) released – CMS makes further clarifications to its WCMSA EBMSA/non-submit policy and other updates

CMS makes what it terms as “clarifications” regarding the application of its EBMSAs and non-submit MSA policy as stated in Section 4.3 of the Reference Guide.

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