Medicare Compliance: Covering All Aspects of Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs and Defendants Counsel training seminars presented by NBI Inc.
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This basic-to-intermediate level course will provide guidance in Medicare Set-Aside compliance and will benefit: Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Insurance Claims Professionals, Paralegals
This engaging legal course includes in-depth discussions on mandatory insurer reporting, Medicare conditional payments, and Medicare Set-Asides. (see
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Proactively Address Medicare Liens to Prevent Follow-up Litigation
Medicare has redoubled the enforcement of its right of lien recovery under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act in injury claims and settlements. Do you know exactly when and how litigants must take Medicare's interests into account to ensure compliance and minimize its impact on settlement? This engaging legal course includes in-depth discussions on mandatory insurer reporting, Medicare conditional payments, and Medicare Set-Asides. Get practical guidance in resolution of Medicaid liens and the creation and effectively trying and settling your cases. Don't let the MMSEA derail your injury settlements - register today!
Explore the latest mandatory reporting requirements and lien resolution tactics under the MMSEA.
Learn how to effectively communicate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Understand how settlement award monies can jeopardize the plaintiff's SSI and Medicaid eligibility and how to address it in settlement negotiations.
Find new ways of encouraging plaintiff/defense cooperation in ensuring lien compliance.
Get seasoned attorneys' guidance on effective introduction of liens at trial.
Taking Medicare's Interests Into Consideration: Mandatory Insurer Reporting 9:00 - 9:45, Michael R. Merlino II and Mark Popolizio Overview of the current and projected mandatory insurer reporting landscape as set out by Section 111 of the Medicare/Medicaid, SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
The Contextual Background of the Act
Which Entities are Required to Report to the Government
When Does Reporting Start?
Workers' Compensation
Liability
The Penalties for Incomplete Submissions or Non-Compliance
The Effects of Reporting on the Litigants and Their Case
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Medicare Conditional Payment Subrogation Rights 10:00 - 11:45,
Michael R. Merlino II and Mark Popolizio The governing articles of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act
Medicare Set-Aside Allocations, Approvals, and Administration 12:45 - 2:00, Michael R. Merlino II and Mark Popolizio
History of Medicare Set-Asides
Medicare Secondary Payer Act
Regulations
Policy
The Inner Working of the MSA Approval Process (How it Really Works, or Doesn't Work)
Horror Stories of the MSA Approval Process
Practical Implication for Workers' Compensation
Plaintiff
Defense
MSA's and Liability Cases
Maintaining an Ethical Practice 2:15 - 3:15, Gary Hill
Attorney's Duty of Competence, Diligence and Communication
Identifying and Preventing Conflicts of Interest
Maintaining Client Confidentiality
Medical Records Treatment Under HIPAA
Rules for Handling Clients' Settlement Funds in the Event of a Dispute
Trial and Settlement Considerations 3:15 - 4:30, Michael Rosetti
Getting Your Cases Settled
Plaintiff
Defense
Settlement Language
Trial Issues (Including Special Jury Verdict Forms)
Seminar Summary:
This engaging legal course includes in-depth discussions on mandatory insurer reporting, Medicare conditional payments, and Medicare Set-Asides. (see
full course description)