Stay Informed: MSAs for Liability and Workers’ Comp Cases

Medicare Set-Asides serve as a glaring reminder that the legal sector must remain vigilant in its awareness and understanding of evolving government benefit guidelines. The following article discusses the current status of the Liability Medicare Set-Aside process and offers insight into existing Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside procedures. Current Status of Liability Medicare Set-Asides In 2017, […]

The New Liability MSA Policy: What You Need to Know

For years, plaintiff attorneys and settlement planning professionals have operated under a set of unclear assumptions when it came to liability settlements and future medicals for Medicare beneficiaries.  While the rules are still unclear, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicated that they are set to make some changes to Liability Medicare Set-Asides […]

Is a Settlement Planner Necessary When Your Client Doesn’t Want to Structure?

A commonly held belief in the legal community is that settlement planners only provide structured settlement services. Unfortunately, that misconception can lead to missed opportunities to protect claimants’ long-term financial security. While we believe that structures are a valuable financial option for most personal injury settlements, not all cases will be the right fit for […]

Using Structured Settlements to Resolve Workers’ Compensation Claims

If you have ever been injured on the job, you know how overwhelming it feels to try and replace your income while you and your family try to adjust to a new normal. Workers’ compensation rules vary by state and often provide only limited assistance for the injured individual. Structured settlements, on the other hand, […]