Tampa, Florida, Medicare Set-Aside Compliance Lawyers

Medical Set-Aside "MSA" allocations while not mandated by the Federal Government are highly recommended where future medical expenses are likely in settling any care involving a Medicare patient. MSA accounts are established to provide funding for future medical items and services which are rendered for injury related care to protect Medicare's secondary payer status.

If Medicare makes conditional payments for medical expenses related to an injury accident and the primary payer does not address Medicare's right of reimbursement it can be held responsible. Medicare can seek reimbursement from the date of injury and for future ongoing medical treatment, against the primary payer for conditional payments Medicare made plus interest as well as double damages if litigation is necessary for reimbursement.

Medical Set-Aside Compliance involves ensuring Medicare is designated as the secondary payer, to the primary responsible payer, which can include workers' compensation plan, automobile, liability insurance, self insurance plans or even individuals.

Bush Graziano & Rice, P.A. has extensive experience handling complicated Medical Set-Aside Compliance issues. We have specific knowledge of how Medical Set-Aside interact with any liability related claims. To learn more and to schedule your consultation, contact our office.

A Comprehensive, Educated Approach to Medicare Set-Aside Compliance

For a claimant to qualify for Medicare, that individual must be a current Medicare recipient at the time of a settlement agreement or must be reasonably expected to enroll in Medicare within 30 months of settlement. Lawyers at Bush Graziano & Rice, P.A. have substantial knowledge of long-term care litigation, defending long-term care providers against allegations of abuse, neglect and noncompliance. Building from our skill set acquired in long-term care litigation, we adeptly protect clients' rights in other related matters. Medical Set-Aside Compliance affects many of our long-term care and nursing home facility clients.

Medicare should be in the role of secondary payer. When applicable, workers compensation benefits should be placed in the primary payer role. It must be determined if a Medicare set-aside is appropriate for each situation, and failure to follow Medical Set-Aside Compliance can result in penalties to all involved - the employer, workers' compensation insurance and legal counsel.

Our firm can seamlessly work through the complications and technicalities involved in Medical Set-Aside Compliance. Contact us for a consultation.