The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Avoiding Malpractice Traps Part Two
When your client is injured and comes to you for help you both might be hyper-focused on just the workers’ compensation claim and miss the fact that your client’s medical bills were paid by his or her health insurance company, that they have a possible short- or...
Artificial Intelligence Leads To Increase In Voice Recognition Scams
With the advent of AI technology, businesses have started to recognize its almost limitless potential for streamlining, automating and minimizing tasks that were often seen as cumbersome and time consuming. Activities such as crafting an email, can now be accomplished...
“Pharmageddon” – The Impact of Retail Pharmacy Instability on Workers’ Compensation
By Arianna Ashby The relationship between workers' compensation and pharmacy services is facing a critical juncture. For the last several years, retail pharmacy trends have reflected upheaval, and in the past year fresh challenges have emerged, further complicating...
Structuring Attorney Fees in Workers Compensation Cases: A Comprehensive Guide
By: RinglerScott Hoover (shoover@ringlerassociates.com – (407) 478-6622)Jeffrey Klugerman (jklugerman@ringlerassociates.com – (954) 349-2033)William Mathews III (wmathews@ringlerassociates.com – (727) 822-3346) Workers Compensation cases involve complex legal and...
The Legal Trifecta: Exploring Overlaps Between Workers’ Compensation and Employment Laws.
Every area of law comes with its own complexities and workers’ compensation law is no different. There are several instances where workers’ compensation law collides with other areas of the law. Specifically, often employment law concepts must be analyzed with...
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Our Tips to Help You Avoid Malpractice Traps
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, commonly known as ERISA, was designed to safeguard the interests of participants and beneficiaries in these plans. However, as with many federal laws, has evolved over the years to be more of a burden on the very...
The Advantages of Healthcare Advocacy
What is Healthcare Advocacy? Healthcare Advocacy provides assistance to families that are dealing with a major illness, catastrophic medical care, or a loved one struggling with dementia. Advocates are skilled to assist with complex billing issues, insurance plans,...
What Does an MSA Cover?
Do you have cases that need a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA)? Or maybe a Medical Cost Projection is a better fit? Let’s review what IS and IS NOT in a Medicare Set-Aside. Medicare Set-Asides cover the basics of medically necessary treatments and prescriptions: Medicare Part...
Structured Settlements and Interest Rates… Now Is the Perfect Time
SCOTT HOOVER, Settlement Consultant • SHoover@ringlerassociates.com JEFF KLUGERMAN, Settlement Consultant • JKlugerman@ringlerassociates.com WILLIAM MATHEWS, Settlement Consultant •...
Should Florida consider a closed drug formulary?
Author: Ian Kea – Legislative AnalystInjured Workers Pharmacy (IWP) Workers’ compensation injuries vary significantly in terms of severity, treatments, and return to work outcomes. Some injured workers may need simple medical treatment, while others could require...
Are you reviewing your client’s Medicare Liens closely? You might discover some savings!
By Michele Earney, VP of OperationsSpecialty Allocations, IncFirst and foremost, let’s do a quick review of the Medicare Recovery Process! Reporting the case to BCRC (Benefits Coordination & Recovery Center)If your client is involved in a pending worker’s...
Medicare Set-Asides: How Do You Know Your MSA is Enough?
Medicare Set-Asides (“MSAs”) are not a legally required tool. But they have significant value in protecting funds that will pay for an injured-person’s post-settlement, future medical care. These funds are necessary because 42 USC 1395y makes it illegal for...