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Verification of claimant's Medicare status and analysis of whether approval or
some other protective measure is required.
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Medical analysis by a registered nurse of claimant's future medical needs for
determination of the required length of care.
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Projection of claimant's annual medical costs and total future lifetime costs
related to the industrial injury.
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Annuity pricing, if necessary, and recommendations on the most cost-effective
manner for funding the settlement using a combination of annuities and lump sum
cash payments.
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A legal opinion analyzing the specific facts of each case. If formal CMS approval
is required, the opinion will set forth various funding and settlement options
to minimize the cost of the settlement and expedite the approval process.
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A legal opinion recommending the most effective method of settlement which provides
the client maximum protection from future Medicare claims regardless of whether
formal CMS approval is required.
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Draft settlement documents with Medicare language, based upon the specific facts
of the case.
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A proposal to CMS to obtain approval of the settlement. The proposal may contain
arguments to reduce the amount required to be set aside due to various legal or
medical issues.
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Negotiations with CMS by an experienced attorney.
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Ongoing dialogue with an MSP Solutions representative regarding the status of
each claim.