Medicare Lien Surprise: Don’t Ever Rely on a Conditional Payment Letter
Blog reposted from our Sponsor Synergy Settlement Services. The original blog can be viewed here. An intriguing case, Mayo v NYU Langone Med. Ctr., just came out of the Supreme Court of New York, reminding the trial bar that when resolving a conditional payment for a Medicare beneficiary only the “Final Demand” letter is final. Reliance upon […]
Inside the Post Settlement Process
FWA Board Member Paolo Longo sat down with two FWA sponsors, Ringler Associates and Ametros, for a discussion about post-settlement issues. The discussion can be heard at the following link. The post-settlement process can be complex, especially when it comes to medical care for injured parties and their families. Finding a reliable team of people […]
Medical Administration with Ametros FAQ
When Can You Use Medical Administration and How to Do You Know If It’s a Good Fit? Settling a workers’ compensation or liability case can be stressful and confusing. After settlement, many injured parties find themselves without the proper resources to manage their medical care, funds, and any required reporting. Many parties don’t know when […]
Why Do I Need My Own Settlement Consultant?
By: Ringler Associates Ringler Associates is a Platinum Sponsor of FWA. Structured settlements are and have been an integral part of settling a Worker’s Compensation claim. Many times during the mediation and negotiation process of a claim the employer/carrier will offer as part of the Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) a structured settlement annuity. A structured settlement […]
Past President Profile; Ray Malca
In this segment of our Past President Profile, we were able to speak with Ramon Malca, a founding member of FWA and the chairman for 1997, regarding his background and leadership of FWA. You can read his responses below. How did you first get into Workers’ Comp? I got into workers comp when I cold […]
Worker’s Compensation Doctors Requiring Waivers and Releases
Workers’ compensation in Florida provides two categories of benefits: indemnity and medical. Within the medical category, injured workers are governed by the limitations set forth in Florida Statute chapter 440. When you get injured on the job, you have already given up your right to sue your employer in circuit court for simple negligence. Generally, […]
Profile of Judge William M. Wieland, Father of FWA Board Member Glen Wieland
Judge William M. Wieland Judge Bill, as he was commonly known, was originally appointed to serve as a worker’s compensation Deputy Commissioner in 1970. On February 3, 1993, he died of a heart condition and was in the office about to start a hearing when he suffered his last and fatal heart attack. The “Judge” […]
OIR Orders Slightly Larger Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease for 2018
The following press release was put out by the OIR, and can be viewed here. Office Orders Slightly Larger Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rate Decrease for 2018 Wednesday, November 1, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier issued an Order late yesterday notifying the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) that its 2018 rate filing has been […]
Ametros is Now Offering a Full Benefits Advisory Team
Press Release by FWA Sponsor Ametros WILMINGTON, Mass— Ametros now has a full-service benefits advisory team for settlements, cases, and members involving preservation of federal, state and local benefits. Ametros can help injured parties, beneficiaries, family members, and advisors understand how to preserve their government benefits when in receipt of settlement funds, and understand how […]
Past President Profile; Glen Wieland
In this segment of our Past President Profiles, we were able to speak with Glen Wieland, a founding member of FWA and the chairman for 1995 and 2004. In talking with Glen, he provided us with information about his father, Judge William Wieland. We decided to break this profile down into 2 parts. The information […]
Richard Berman to be Honored at Friends of 440 Awards Banquet on Oct 21
Please show your support for FWA board member, comp legend, musician and all around good guy, Richard Berman, Esq. who will be honored at the Friends of 440 Awards Banquet on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort 1111 North Ocean Drive Hollywood, FL 33019. Defense attorney Dawn R. Traverso, Esq. and […]
Expert Medical Advisor Qualifications | Florida Workers’ Compensation
This article was contributed by Audrey M. Castro, Esquire, an associate attorney with the Bichler, Oliver, Longo & Fox, PLLC, firm. There are currently 151 Approved EMA’s in the State of Florida. To qualify as an EMA, a physician must possess a current CLEAR/ACTIVE Florida Department of Health license and must be board certified in a […]