Nov 18, 2024 · The court acknowledged that workers' compensation benefits, including the settlement funds, are exempt from creditors’ claims pursuant to Workers' Compensation Law § 33. “However, the later-enacted Son of Sam Law, as amended in 2001, does not include workers' compensation benefits in its list of carve-outs,” the court wrote.

Aug 25, 2023 · Newark, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In case in your quest to expand your knowledge of New Jersey workers' compensation law you come across a court referring to a "Section 20" settlement, we've put together a handy primer to explain it. Q. Why is it called a "Section 20" settlement? A. The settlement is a creature of statute, N.J.S.A. 34:15-20.

On January 17, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an updated Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide (v4.2). There were several changes, but the most important relates to the policy update affecting zero-dollar ($0) Medicare Set Asides (MSAs). Beginning on July 17, 2025, CMS will no longer accept or | …

Jan 5, 2025 · Arizona law does not prohibit a settlement that does not constitute a final settlement. Glossary Check. Under Arizona rules, "final settlement" means a settlement in which the injured worker waives any future entitlement to supportive medical maintenance benefits for known conditions described in the agreement.

May 28, 2024 · An MSA is a determination of post-settlement Medicare-covered healthcare needs associated with the workers’ compensation injury and is in place to prevent a cost-shift to the Medicare program. Post-settlement, CMS coordinates benefits with MSAs by flagging a Medicare beneficiary’s Common Working File (“CWF”) with an MSA marker denoted ...

Feb 24, 2024 · Shawn DeaneGeneral Counsel & Vice President of Claims Solutions | [email protected] On February 23, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued a technical alert associated with forthcoming obligations around reporting Medicare Set Aside (“MSA”) information associated with workers’ compensation settlements. …

Jan 30, 2025 · January isn’t over and we’ve already seen our second policy change from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2025 affecting Medicare Set Asides (MSAs). The first came by way of an alteration to the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside (WCMSA) Reference Guide addressing the upcoming elimination of review for zero-dollar …

Mar 30, 2022 · The January 2022 addition of Section 4.3 to the CMS WCMSA Reference Guide that discussed the agency’s treatment of non-submit Medicare Set-Asides caused quite a stir throughout the MSA industry and raised many questions for those who use non-submit MSAs in workers’ comp settlements. A February CMS webinar addressed some of those questions and …

May 6, 2024 · By Kimberly Wiswell, Director of Client Services, Embedded AI, Gradient AI Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSAs) are an important part of workers’ compensation programs and assist in earmarking settlement funds to cover future medical expenses stemming from workplace injury claims. However, providing an easy process for adjusters to refer MSAs, …

Jan 27, 2025 · The recent Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Walgreens sends shockwaves through multiple industries, including workers' compensation. The lawsuit alleges that Walgreens knowingly filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked legitimate medical purposes. This development highlights the ongoing complexities of the …