As 2018 comes to an end, we are providing a complimentary recap of the important topics we have covered including Medicare Compliance, Lien Resolution, Settlement Consulting and Government Benefit Preservation, Structured Settlements, Trust Services, and Tax Deferral of Fees.  To learn more about any of these topics, use the links that correspond to the topics…

By B. Josh Pettingill Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a “CMS Manual System” “One-Time Notification” regarding Liability Medicare Set Asides and enforcement of the Medicare Secondary Payer statute (MSP). Starting October 1, 2017, Medicare and their contractors will reject medical claims submitted post-resolution of a liability settlement on the…

CMS Announcement June 8, 2016 – Consideration for Expansion of Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSA) “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering expanding its voluntary Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSA) amount review process to include the review of proposed liability insurance (including self-insurance) and no-fault insurance MSA amounts. CMS plans to work closely with…

In Allena Burge Smiley v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, et. al, No. 15-10056 (11th Cir. 2015), the Eleventh Circuit reiterated what Synergy regularly advises clients to do regarding the statutory document request pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 1024(b)(4) – send it to the right place! The first step in properly defending against an asserted…

The Supreme Court issued its ruling in John Joerg, Jr., etc. et. al. v. State Farm Mutual Insurance Company on October 15, 2015. The opinion is exceedingly important as it reinforces application of the collateral sources rule to bar evidence of future Medicare benefits which may be potentially received by the plaintiff.

This is a tragic case involving a Medicare beneficiary who was near fatally wounded in a horrific home invasion. The beneficiary was shot multiple times during a home invasion that claimed the life of her daughter. Though surviving the attack, the plaintiff incurred massive medical bills resulting in Medicare issuing a Final Demand for repayment…

Synergy Settlement Services’ experts will resolve the most difficult and complex Medicare Secondary Payer compliance challenges facing your firm. Medicare 360° is the complete solution for Medicare conditional payment resolution and Medicare Set Aside (MSA) allocations. Medicare 360° combines the most powerful services from our lien resolution group and our MSP compliance group into one…

Synergy is proud to support Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ). Today we are exhibiting at the MAJ Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home Seminar.

Don’t Miss FJA’s Collateral Sources Webinar TOMORROW, April 29th. The event is co-chaired by Synergy’s CEO, Jason Lazarus. Join us for the latest information on ERISA, Medicaid and Medicare Liens. CLE Special – You do not need to be a FJA member to register for this webinar! Date: April 29, 2015 Time: 8:30am – 1:00pm…

This new initiative encourages trial lawyers to volunteer in their communities in honor of Law Day, which is May 1. You don’t have to do your project on May 1 – any time in April or May will be fine. You may already have a longstanding volunteer project set up in your community. If you…

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Synergy Shout Out: Twelve Attorneys from Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen Ranked in Virginia Super Lawyers 2015. CONGRATS on this well deserved honor! http://finance.yahoo.com/news/twelve-attorneys-allen-allen-allen-120700287.html

Synergy is in Chicago today presenting a CLE seminar on the topics of Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance & Lien Resolution Techniques at the brand new Virgin Hotels Chicago. Check out the upcoming events page on our website for additional CLE dates in a city near you. https://synergysettlements.com/upcoming-events/

Synergy’s Rodd Santomauro is at AAJ headquarters volunteering at the TLA-DC membership drive/phonathon today in Washington, DC. Synergy is a proud supporter of TLA-DC and their efforts in preserving the American civil justice system. For more information on becoming a member of TLA-DC, please visit: https://www.tla-dc.org/

Synergy’s Philadelphia CLE seminar on the topics of Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance in 2015 and Lien Resolution Techniques is under way with a great crowd! Check out the upcoming events page on our website for additional CLE dates in a city near you. https://synergysettlements.com/upcoming-events/