Smarter MSA Strategies: How to Stay CMS-Compliant and Cut Settlement Costs
Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) can make or break a workers' compensation settlement. Get them right, and you close files faster, spend less, and stay on the right side of
CMS Releases Updated User Guide: Key Highlights You Need to Know
On Monday, October 5, 2026, CMS released Version 8.6 of the MMSEA Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) User Guide. The latest update offers significant details on
Medicare Comp in PI Cases: What Every Plaintiff Attorney Needs to Know
On the latest episode of PI Today Podcast, host Denè Jones, Chief Compliance Officer at Pacific Crest Healthcare IPA and a self-described "Medicare nerd," sat down with
CMS’ Announces New Section 111 User Guide & WCMSA Reference Guide: What’s Worth Noting?
This week, CMS released Version 8.5 of the MMSEA Section 111 Non-Group Health Plan (NGHP) User Guide and Version 4.6 of the Workers Compensation Medicare Set Aside
Conditional Payment Myths, Misconceptions, and Facts Laid Bare
While MSAs often dominate conversations surrounding MSP compliance, conditional payments occur far more frequently and can present equally significant exposure if not
Reading Between the Lines: What CMS Decisions Tell Us Beyond the WCMSA Reference Guide
The CMS Reference Guide provides the rules, but it’s the hidden gems within CMS determinations that provide valuable insight into how these rules are interpreted. For
Liability Settlements Under the Microscope: Webinar Q&A Highlights
Safe to say that last week’s national ECS webinar, “In Depth on Liability Settlements” was one for the books. The level of engagement throughout the session came as no
Answering Your Top Questions on New CMS Guidelines
Last week, ECS hosted another highly engaging national webinar, “WCMSA Reporting: One Year Later.” The session generated record-setting audience participation and an
Third Time’s the Charm: CMS Holds WCMSA Reporting Webinar
On April 15, 2026, The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) held their long anticipated webinar, focusing on mandatory WCMSA reporting. This comes on the heels