May 2026
Updated WCMSA Reference Guide Version 4.5 & CMS Section 111 WCMSA Reporting Webinar: What You Need to Know
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has continued to refine its guidance on Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (WCMSAs) with the release of Version 4.5 of the WCMSA Reference Guide. Simultaneously, CMS conducted an important webinar clarifying the integration of WCMSA reporting requirements within the existing Section 111 Mandatory Insurer Reporting (MIR) framework […]
Jan 2026
CMS’ Civil Monetary Penalty Webinar: Highlights and Takeaways
CMS opened 2026 with additional clarity on the Civil Money Penalty (CMP) enforcement timeline during its January 15th webinar, offering important operational details for Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs) preparing for the first audits under the Section 111 Final Rule. While much of the rule’s framework has already been published, CMS used this session to reinforce […]
Jan 2026
CMS Releases Updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide ahead of CMP Webinar
To start 2026, CMS released Version 8.3 of the MMSEA Section 111 NGHP User Guide just five days into the year. Although not a voluminous overhaul, this update delivers several key clarifications and reminders that Responsible Reporting Entities should review carefully. What’s New in Version 8.3? Medicare Query Result Clarification (Chapters I, II & IV) CMS […]
