In its simplest form, the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) is a pool of funding reserved for future accident-related treatment once a workers' compensation case is settled. However, because of its complex nature, some employers will go the MSA route when there are better options available, or they'll falsely believe a settlement agreement will cover these expenses and decide not to pursue.
Notes strong RTW programs reduce disability duration for costly long term disability case
Risk managers overseeing commercial transportation fleets have long focused on the issue of truck driver safety, but other companies also should pay greater attention to employees’ distracted driving that is causing many catastrophic workers compensation claims.
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