Self-Study Continuing Education Credit for Claim Professionals: Medicare Set-Asides Expand your Medicare Set-Aside knowledge and earn continuing education credit with our Medicare Set-Aside training series. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COURSES AND SIGN UP Self-Study Curriculum   ______   MSA 100: Understanding Medicare Set-Asides DESCRIPTION   This course provides an introduction to Medicare Set-Aside arrangements, including what they are, how they are funded, how those funds are allocated, and how the funds are managed and reported.    LEARNING OBJECTIVES This course is broken down into six lessons where you will learn how to: - Define a Medicare Set-Aside   - List Medicare Set-Aside qualifications   ​- Recognize what can and cannot be set aside in a Medicare Set-Aside   - Describe why a Medicare Set-Aside allocation report is important   - List Medicare Set-Aside funding options   - List Medicare Set-Aside administration options   ______   MSA 200: Utilizing Medicare Set-Asides when Resolving Workers' Compensation Claims  DESCRIPTION   This course covers recommendations for utilizing Medicare Set-Asides when resolving workers’ compensation claims.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES This course is broken down into six lessons where you will learn how to: - Identify which claims may need a Medicare Set-Aside as part of the settlement process   - Determine the right time to initiate a Medicare Set-Aside    - Analyze an allocation report for errors that could jeopardize the settlement   - Describe Medicare Set-Aside funding options   - Assess the different administration options   - Explain how a Medicare Set-Aside works   CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COURSES AND SIGN UP Read more

Arcadia helps resolve conflicts, reduce litigation expenses and create long-term financial security for people involved in personal injury claims. The first structured settlements firm in the world and the largest IFS company, Arcadia has 160 experienced settlement professionals across the country who are employees of the firm rather than independent contractors, which allows for greater quality control, consistency and a stronger team commitment to our client’s needs.   Arcadia Website Read more

Integrated Financial Settlements is a family of companies dedicated to bringing care and financial security to individuals and families who have experienced a personal injury. Our companies employ the most experienced and thoughtful people, armed with the latest products and technology, to provide our clients with the best settlement results. IFS Website   Read more

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Medicare considers certain parties, such as workers' compensation providers, to have primary responsibility for the medical bills of a settlement recipient. This video series provides an introduction to Medicare's requirements and procedures. In this video series, you will learn:  Why Medicare requires funds to be set aside for an injured person's future Medicare-covered medical expenses.  The specific requirements of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, which was enacted to protect Medicare's interests.  How payments can be administered.  How you can fund Medicare Set-Aside accounts.  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval process.        Read more

 In which cases can Arcadia help me the most?  In this video, we take a look at ten scenarios we are well-equipped to help you settle today. Many people ask, “in which case scenarios will I benefit the most by referring to Arcadia?” The answer is, there are many kinds! Arcadia settlement consultants focus on resolving many needs of injured people to reduce economic uncertainty and enhance their quality of life. By focusing on their needs, we break negotiation deadlocks and drive more effective resolutions.   1   Catastrophic injury / permanent total disability Catastrophic injuries with lifetime medical needs, where it’s vital that money is always available to cover these expected future expenses.    2   Protection against early depletion and financial problems Cases where protection against depletion of funds and financial problems is important. This includes adults who are prone to spending temptations or the influence of opportunists, as well as minors and mentally incompetent people. In these scenarios we provide a means to safely distribute income over time so it’s never depleted too quickly.    3   Cases with lost earnings Cases where it’s necessary to replace or supplement lost earnings, because the injured person can no longer work as much, or at all.     4   Impaired life expectancy Cases involving people whose life expectancy has been shortened due to injury or health problems. Structured settlements can produce greater benefits at any given cost in these types of cases.  5   Growth of funds and inflation protection Whenever injured people have long-term needs, and a desire for fund growth and inflation protection, we can provide a market-based solution designed for this purpose.    6   Medicare set-asides  Whenever a Medicare Set-Aside is appropriate. These ensure injured people receiving settlements maintain their eligibility for Medicare when needed. Our consultants are trained to recognize this need and establish it efficiently, saving you time.    7   Complex cases Complex cases, which may include multiple claims, settling parties, or insurance layers. A settlement consultant can help bridge solutions across these varied parties.     8   Cases with people in or near retirement  Whenever injured people are near or in retirement, which makes it likely they will need secure, on-going income.     9   Cases with death benefits. Wrongful death cases In cases involving death benefits, also called wrongful death cases. For a surviving spouse, children and other dependents, the loss of income and caretaking associated with the death of a family member requires specialized planning to ensure predictable future income.    10   Mass tort cases, where we can provide personal attention  Mass tort cases, including class action lawsuits, for injured people who might not otherwise receive individual settlement treatment.   As you can see, there are many scenarios where having a settlement consultant on your team can help you resolve a case more efficiently.  If you need assistance with a current case, or want to learn more about the support available to you from a settlement consultant, contact Arcadia Settlements Group.   Read more