Complying with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Everything You Need to Know in 2019 CLE (EDU190415)

Presented by the Connecticut Bar Institute

About the Program

The Medicare Secondary Payer act (MSP) was enacted on December 5, 1980. Despite being federal law for over thirty-five years, many liability attorneys still struggle with ensuring their settlements fully comply with the statute’s three basic requirements: ensure Medicare remains secondary to settlement proceeds, reimbursement of Medicare’s conditional payment, and report the settlement via the Section 111 reporting requirement.

Since 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has methodically stepped up its enforcement of the MSP statute in all liability settlements. The most recent changes to CMS enforcement came in Fall 2017 when CMS took steps to ensure Medicare does not make any accident-related medical payments post-settlement. Further enforcement measures are anticipated in 2019.  

You Will Learn

• About the Medicare Secondary Payer Act and and detailed examination of the three statutory requirements
• How to obtain and dispute Medicare’s conditional payment amount, when a defendant is required to file a Section 111 report, and the future of appropriate medical allocation
• Practice tips for case management and settlement language involving Medicare Secondary Payer Act

Who Should Attend

New and experienced litigation practitioners who want to ensure their settlements fully comply with the Medicare Secondary Payer Act.

Cost

(Includes electronic materials*, a light lunch, and parking in the public garage at 35 Bank St)
Member $75
Non-member $150
Student Member $15

Speaker

Christine Hummel Hummel Consultation Services Portsmouth, NH