Clients frequently ask about the importance of pursuing legal action when their medical bills have been paid all, or in part, by Medicaid. Although it may seem that things are being taken care of, it is necessary to pay back...
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What if I Settle my Workers Compensation Claim With a Structured Settlement for Future Medical Care ?
January 19, 2011
Even where an injured worker has settled his or her claim with a structure that pays money annually for medical care for the on the job accident, the Federal Government can still come in and help if the funds fall short, as...
Are State Workers Compensation laws becoming more uniform ?
January 13, 2011
The move by the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission to require Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of settlement that meet the criteria for review has “The Free State” joining the ranks...
The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) proposal to require federal approval of medical set-asides before the state workers comp judges will approve settlements discussed in yesterday’s post has...
State Workers Compensation claims are becoming more complex. In the past, if the insurance company, the employer, the injured worker and their lawyer agreed to a compromise settlement, a Maryland workers compensation judge...