When Do You Need an MSA?
This article is authored by guest blogger, Deborah Robinson Stewart, National Manager of Medicare Set-Asides, Genex Services. 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 incorrectly believe a settlement agreement will cover these expenses and decide not to pursue.
Why We’re Thankful for Workers’ Comp
Thanksgiving is coming, which means it’s time for our favorite podcast of the year: What are You Thankful for in Workers’ Comp?
Catastrophic Case Management: Immediate coordinated response by clinical experts
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Most illnesses or injuries progress well with traditional case management services. However, a small percentage of cases require more intense and careful management. Early intervention and proper procedure are imperative in the treatment of catastrophically injured people. Clinical situations that require catastrophic case management are characterized by diagnosis, complexity of treatment, and high dollar exposure.
NWCDC 19 Preview
NWCDC is just days away. As you get ready to head back to Vegas, we asked Genex’s Ron Skrocki to give us a preview of what to expect at this year’s conference, including a session he’ll be presenting on Nov. 6 with Mitchell’s Michele Hibbert-Iacobacci and Rebecca Morgan.
Texas Non-subscriber Case Management
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Legislation in most states mandates that businesses provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees. Texas law, however, gives employers the option to opt-out of workers’ compensation, thus becoming a “non-subscriber.” This option has been available since 1913 in Texas. Approximately 22% of Texas businesses are operating as non-subscribers.
Five Things You May Not Know About Your Case Manager
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What I enjoy most about my job is sharing the important work of those whom I consider to be the life-changing forces of workers’ comp: nurse case managers. Still, it can be a challenge to tell these stories because case managers aren’t ones to brag about the incredible work they do. I’ve even found most nurses I know outside the industry don’t know what a case manager does. Considering there are more than 3 million nurses working in every facet of health care in the United States, it’s no surprise that this unique specialty isn’t as well-known as say, ER nursing.
Five Initial Evaluation Issues That May Delay Return to Work
You only get one chance to make a first impression. This common phrase is especially true in establishing a positive relationship between an injured employee and the treating physician in a workers' compensation case.
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