Focus (Forum & Focus)
Aug. 6, 2009
Dubious Claims
The Medicare Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act creates significant challenges for liability and self insurers, writes Sharon C. Collier.
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By Sharon C. Collier The Medicare Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act creates significant challenges for liability and self insurers. The new lien protection obligations are hindering settlements and complicating the efficient resolution of many claims. Liability insurers can, however, take steps to minimize the risks they face when settling Medicare beneficiary claims. Medicare is a secondary insurance program that pays for medi...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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