As a first-time NAMSAP (National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals) annual conference attendee, I was able to meet, learn from, and network with many leaders and influencers in the Medicare Set-Asides (MSA) and Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance industry.

The prescription component of a Medicare Set-Aside allocation may at times present an obstacle to the settlement of the claim.

In 2015, CMS announced it would be requiring responsible reporting entities (RREs) to begin using ICD-10 diagnosis codes in Section 111 reports for accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2015.

When can an employer deny benefits to an employee who has engaged in unhealthy behavior that has impacted his recovery?

The “Eggshell Skull Rule” is a longstanding principle in workers’ compensation law.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made two welcome announcements today that impact the Medicare Secondary Payer compliance community.

The Illinois’ Department of Insurance (the Department) recently enacted changes to the “Workers’ Compensation Electronic and Standardized Paper Billing” regulations in order to implement Public Act 100-1117, which amended Sections 8.2 and 8.2(a) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (the Act).

On September 13, 2019, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission published proposed rule changes in the Illinois Register.

Pregabalin, the generic for Lyrica, became available in July of 2019.

One of the under the radar unintended consequences of Workers’ Compensation claims is spoliation of evidence.