CMS Updates Submission Process for WCMSAs

CMS has announced two changes for the WCMSA submission process:

1. Updated checklist; and

2. Intent to provide a secure portal for submission of WCMSAs.

"Good news, over 85 responses were received to the "Survey for Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) Process." The results confirm entities who report workers' compensation settlements that contemplate future medical (including prescription drug) treatments support, overwhelming the availability of a secure Internet web-based portal or interface. Further, the vast majority of responders stated that they are capable of uploading and transmitting documentation in a PDF format into a secure Internet web based portal application.

Based on the results, CMS will be moving forward with its plan to make available a secure Internet web-based portal or interface for the WCMSA submission process."

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