This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Act, including key compliance requirements and recent developments. It also addresses anticipated changes and their practical impact on settlement strategy and claims handling. The program is designed to be useful for both claimant and defense attorneys involved in workers’ compensation and liability settlements implicating Medicare’s interests.

• Section 111 reporting and the Civil Money Penalties
• Section 111 reporting: WCMSA amount
• Reimbursement of the Medicare Conditional Payment amount for traditional Medicare, Medicare advantage plans, and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
• Ensuring your settlement does not shift a burden of payment to Medicare by use of a Medicare set aside
• Can you still do a Zero-Dollar set aside?