By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Because most of a lawyer’s malpractice exposure at settlement is related to public benefit preservation, it is important to understand the basics of these benefits. Ethically, a lawyer must be able to explain these matters to the…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Some individuals are “dual eligible” meaning they qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. In certain cases, a Medicare Set Aside/special needs trust or pooled trust sub-account may be necessary to preserve the client’s dual eligibility. As discussed…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., CSSC, MSCC Medicaid and SSI are income and asset sensitive public benefits, which require planning to preserve. In many states, one dollar of SSI benefits automatically provides Medicaid coverage. A special needs trust is a trust that can…
By Guest Author Rasa Fumagalli, J.D., MSCC, CMSP-F – Director of MSP Compliance Services MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC, and MSPA Claims 1, LLC have filed several cases on behalf of Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) against insurers for failing to reimburse the MAOs for injury-related…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC In the complex world of personal injury law, litigating trial lawyers must prove causation, liability, and damages to ensure their clients receive the compensation they deserve. To navigate this challenging landscape, personal injury law firms often rely on…
By Jason D. Lazarus, J.D., LL.M., MSCC In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, personal injury law firms face a multitude of challenges, from tracking liens to navigating the complexities of subrogation, reimbursement, and medical debts. The pressure to provide exceptional results to their clients while maintaining…
By Guest Author Teresa Kenyon, Esq. – Director of Lien Resolution for Synergy Settlement Services Introduction Navigating the complex world of healthcare liens can be overwhelming, especially for cases involving military personnel, Veterans, Medicaid recipients and the uninsured who need hospital care. However, understanding the…
This article is brought to you by the Manhattan construction accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman P.C. A tragic construction accident unfolded in lower Manhattan, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to three others. The incident occurred during the demolition of a…
A hit-and-run driver strikes a Stockton pedestrian and then leaves the victim at the scene. The tragic weekend accident happened near downtown Stockton. The Stockton Police Department rushed to the scene sometime after 3 a.m. along Airport Way. CBS13-TV reported the accident occurred in the…
A devastating motorcycle accident claimed a rider’s life on Sunday morning in Bakersfield. Bakersfield police officers responded to the scene at the intersection of State Road and Airport Drive. That’s near the Highway 99 overpass. KGET-TV reported the accident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on May…
