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Welcome to the National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals (NAMSAP).

NAMSAP is the only non-profit association exclusively addressing the issues and challenges of the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute and its impact on workers’ compensation and liability settlements. Through the voluntary efforts of our members, NAMSAP is a forum for the exchange of ideas and is a leading resource for information and news in this constantly evolving area of practice. The collective knowledge of our members and NAMSAP’s resources will provide you with the ingredients essential to your success!

The Impact of Senate Bill 2499 on Primary Payer Compliance with the MSP
Understanding the Requirements of Senate Bill 2499 and
How the New Legislation Will Affect Primary Payers & Claims Handling

Date: April 14, 2008
Time: 2:00pm EST
Location: Webinar
Facilitator: Mark Popolizio, Esquire

On December 29, 2007, President Bush signed into law Senate Bill 2499 which makes significant amendments to the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute (MSP) affecting the obligations of workers’ compensation, liability (including self-insurance), no-fault and group health insurance plans. Senate Bill 2499 places an affirmative obligation on all primary payers to (i) determine a claimant’s Medicare entitlement status and (ii) to place Medicare on notice of said entitlement. The new amendments impose strict penalties for non-compliance -- $1,0000.00 per day, per claim in addition to all other available penalties under the MSP.

Senate Bill 2499 makes significant changes to primary payer’s current obligations to protect Medicare’s interests regarding conditional payments. This webinar addresses the impact Senate Bill 2499 will have on workers’ compensation, liability (including self-insurance) and no-fault insurance plans and arrangements. The course will examine the key requirements and other main features of Senate Bill 2499 and how they all relate to primary payer compliance under the MSP. The course puts Senate Bill 2499 into perspective by also examining the current reimbursement and notice obligations of primary payers under the MSP.

The course will also outline practical considerations and approaches for primary payers to incorporate into their claims handling process to address their current obligations under the MSP, as well as in preparation of the forthcoming requirements under Senate Bill 2499.

Mark Popolizio, J.D. is a Senior Account Executive for NuQuest/Bridge Pointe. Prior to joining NuQuest/Bridge Pointe, Mark practiced law for ten years concentrating in the areas of workers’ compensation defense and insurance defense litigation. Mark also developed a national Medicare practice that included Medicare Set-Asides and general compliance with the Medicare Secondary Payer Statute.

Mark is currently the Vice President of the National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals (NAMSAP). He was also a featured instructor on Medicare and Life Care Planning issues with the former University of Florida/Medipro LLC program. Over the past several years, Mark has been a featured presenter at numerous seminars and other industry events across the country. His presentations have included Medicare Basics, Medicare Set-Asides and Medicare Part D (prescription drugs).

Member Cost: $60
Non-Member Cost: $80
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CMS Awards Contract for National MSP Recovery Contractor
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. - Administration Services, LLC has been awarded a contract for a national Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Contractor. The contract will be implemented on October 2, 2006.
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Official CMS Memo Released July 24, 2006
CMS indicates that it will not independently price for future prescription drug treatment in WCMSA proposals beginning January 1, 2007 as stated in the previously released 12/30/05 CMS memorandum.
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CHCC Announces Criteria for Medicare Set-Aside Consultant Certification
The full list of requirements, along with details regarding the application, exam, peer review and maintenance process can be viewed in pdf format or by visiting the CHCC website via the link below.
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http://www.chcc1.com/ExamCriteria.htm

Proposed Legislation Regarding MSAs Introduced in the House of Representatives
The "Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2006" proposes significant changes to the MSP Statute.
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Official CMS memo released April 25, 2006
CMS has issued a revision of the low dollar threshold for Medicare beneficiaries. Details are included in the document below
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