Medicare Compliance, or else: A second law firm sued by DOJ for failing to be Medicare compliant
Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC
On March 18, 2019, the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland announced that the law firm of Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, P.A., has agreed to pay the United States $250,000 to …
Understanding the Mechanics of Subrogation
How subrogation and reimbursement claims impact the injury victim’s settlement.
When an individual suffers an injury and seeks medical attention, typically that care is paid for by an insurance carrier. Those bills might be paid by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or …
Is Your Law Firm Partnering With the Right Consultant for Lien Resolution Services?
There are a myriad of benefits when law firms outsource lien resolution services. Law firms that partner with a reliable, third-party consultant that specializes in resolving liens can enjoy the following benefits:
- Reduced Operating Costs: Time is money
Should You Hire a Structured Broker or a Settlement Planner?
Securing the best future for the client is always a priority for an attorney in a personal injury case. Depending on the amount, it may be in the client’s best interest to have a structured settlement annuity instead of a …
Types of Annuity Payments
When your client is awarded a settlement, an annuity can be utilized to parse out payments and ensure that funds are being distributed sensibly. After working tirelessly to build your client’s case so that they receive a fair settlement, you …
How to Tell if Your Client Needs a Liability MSA (LMSA)
In a personal injury case, Medicare set aside (MSA) arrangements can be confusing for both the plaintiff and the plaintiff’s attorney. Most personal injury attorneys don’t have the experience to coordinate MSA arrangements for their clients. A lack of experience …
Lien Existence & Ethics, Redefined
Some of the most frustrating and murky issues facing attorneys representing injured clients stem from alleged “liens” against settlement proceeds. The Florida Bar’s position on these issues, and the limited laws delineating them, have been ever-shifting and evolving.
