Tim Mercer Discusses MSP Compliance Trends on Set-Aside Some Time

Nyhan paraprofessional Timothy Mercer recently hosted the National Medicare Secondary Payer Network’s (MSPN) podcast, Set‑Aside Some Time, for a special episode recapping key Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) developments from 2025 and exploring what these changes may signal for the industry in 2026 and beyond.

During the episode, Tim joined prominent industry professionals Daniel Anders and Kate Riordan to examine recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy developments affecting MSP compliance, including expanded reporting requirements and updates to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Arrangements (WCMSAs).

The discussion also addressed:

• Implementation challenges associated with new reporting requirements, particularly for claims that fall below traditional CMS review thresholds.
• Settlement considerations following CMS’s decision to discontinue review of $0 MSAs, and how the change may influence negotiations between parties.
• Emerging trends that may shape MSP compliance in the coming year, including how increased CMS data collection could affect future policy and oversight.

Listen to the episode, “MSP: A Year in Review and a Look Ahead,” here.

Tim is a paraprofessional who concentrates his practice in the areas of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance and workers’ compensation.

Set‑Aside Some Time is a trusted resource for current conversations on the latest developments in MSP compliance featuring interviews with leaders throughout the industry.