Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA)

9/26/2017 - 6 min read

Countdown to “full and final” settlements: Arizona S.B. 1332

The recent passage of Arizona Senate Bill (S.B.) 1332 provides Arizona claims payers with unprecedented opportunity to close out their workers' comp claims.

9/6/2017 - 1 min read

What’s next for the WCRC? New contract awarded to Capitol Bridge, LLC

On September 1 2017, CMS finally announced that the Workers' Compensation Review Contractor contract has been awarded to Capitol Bridge, LLC.

8/2/2017 - 9 min read

Making sense of the WCMSA reference guide 2.6

On 7/31, CMS released their new WCMSA Reference Guide. Learn what the changes outlined might mean for submitting WCMSAs to CMS.

8/1/2017 - 2 min read

Amended review and other takeaways from the latest WCMSA reference guide

On July 31st 2017, CMS released its most recent version of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Reference Guide—and there’s a lot to digest.

7/17/2017 - 1 min read

Opana ER will be removed from the marketplace

Opana ER will be voluntarily removed from the marketplace, per the announcement last week of manufacturer Endo International plc.

7/12/2017 - 1 min read

Shiny new features for the WCMSA portal

CMS recently released an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Portal manual in conjunction with substantial changes to the portal.

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7/11/2017 - 2 min read

A solid second bite: CMS re-review now allows new medical documentation

Yesterday, CMS released a new Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Portal User Guide that now allows for re-reviews of WCMSA decisions.

6/26/2017 - 2 min read

FDA request to remove Opana ER may be good news for WCMSAs

The fight against opioids continues, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced they want painkiller Opana ER off the market. If removed, learn how it will affect Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside processes.

4/17/2017 - 3 min read

3 easy ways to reduce MSA prescription costs

With prescription prices increasing every day, it's harder than ever to contain costs. That's why we put together three easy ways to reduce WCMSA costs.

4/13/2017 - 3 min read

Arkansas passes bill affecting future medical benefit settlements for Medicare beneficiaries

The Arkansas Legislature quickly moved a relatively unknown bill addressing workers’ comp settlements in the final days of its 2017 legislative session.

4/4/2017 - 3 min read

Break the logjam of zero MSAs in development

Zero WCMSA submissions are getting mired in a cycle of CMS development letters & submissions as the WCRC gets more meticulous about submitted pay histories.

3/23/2017 - 1 min read

CMS will use the new 2012 CDC Life Table for WCMSAs

On March 8, CMS announced that beginning April 1, it will use the new 2012 CDC Life Table to calculate life expectancy in Medicare Set-Asides.

3/20/2017 - 8 min read

2017 Medicare watch list

It’s clear there will be no shortage of Medicare Secondary Payer developments to keep an eye on this year. Here’s an outline of MSP events to watch in 2017.

3/20/2017 - 5 min read

Liability MSAs: What we know and what to expect

The dust is still swirling around the Liability Medicare Set-Aside (LMSA) issue, but a few areas clearly show Medicare’s plan and intended next steps.

3/8/2017 - 5 min read

New development hints at future MSA expansion to liability: CMS updates Common Working File for LMSAs and NFMSAs

CMS has issued a Change Request (CR-9893) to update it's Common Working File regarding both Liability and No-Fault Medicare Set-Aside arrangements.