Upcoming Changes to MSA Re-Review Being Watched Closely

One of the biggest changes to look out for this year regarding Medicare set-aside arrangements is the expected update by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of its MSA re-review process, according to speakers at a webinar last week. The issue came up during a “State of the MSP” webinar hosted by the National Alliance of Medicare Set-Aside Professionals, or NAMSAP. Currently, when CMS sets an MSA amount greater than that submitted, the provider can influence the decision only by showing that medical or pharmaceutical care changed before the submission, according to ...