Hello again, fellow adjusters! Sheryl Thompson here, your Medicare Compliance specialist. It’s been several months since the 2024 WCMSA Update to the Self-Administration Tool Kit, and I’m still fielding questions about what it all means. So, I thought it was high time to revisit this topic, clarify a few things, and share some best practices […]
Attention claims managers, insurance adjusters, and risk managers: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the WCMSA Reference Guide v4.1, effective August 1, 2024. This latest version of the WCMSA Reference Guide brings significant changes that directly impact our day-to-day operations and long-term claim strategies. Let’s break down what you need to
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Federal CMS Changes, Legislative Updates, Tools & Resources
As insurance adjusters and claims managers, staying abreast of legal developments that affect our handling of Medicare-related claims is crucial. A recent ruling by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has significant implications for how we manage conditional payments and our reporting obligations. Let’s break down what this means for
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Avoiding Penalties, Legislative Updates