Streamlining Medicare and Workers' Compensation Payments Coordination
This act aims to simplify the rules for coordinating payments between Medicare and workers' compensation. It introduces new definitions and procedures to facilitate the settlement of medical costs after work-related injuries, especially in the case of settlements. This will provide citizens receiving workers' compensation with clearer rules regarding the coverage of future medical expenses by Medicare.
Key points
Simplifying rules for future medical expense settlements for individuals receiving workers' compensation who are covered by Medicare.
Introducing an option for voluntary direct payment of settlement funds to Medicare, potentially simplifying administrative processes.
Providing an appeals process for decisions regarding the approval of amounts set aside for future medical costs (Medicare set-aside).
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