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
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
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
Does Medicare Eligibility Automatically Trigger Section 111 Reporting? Clarifying Common Misconceptions
Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting is a cornerstone of Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance, yet it remains an area where confusion persists - even among
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ECS Introduces Civil Money Penalty Resolution Services
As Medicare moves into its first wave of Section 111 reporting audits, ECS is proud to announce services designed to support Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs)
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CMS Civil Money Penalty Webinar Recap: News You Can Use
On January 15, 2026 CMS held a long-awaited educational webinar on Section 111 Civil Money Penalties (CMPs). The session delivered much-needed clarity on how CMS intends
CMS’ Latest Webinar Reinforces WCMSA Protocols: New Rules, Familiar Reminders
On June 17, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted an educational webinar titled “Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides
CMS to Halt Review of Zero-Dollar WCMSAs: What You Need to Know Before July 17, 2025
A major change is coming July 17, 2025 as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ceases review of Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs) with a