US World Report College Study Settlements for Minors
According to a recent study published by US News & World Report, college tuition, and fees have risen significantly at all levels.
According to a recent study published by US News & World Report, college tuition, and fees have risen significantly at all levels.
When Shakespeare wrote Much Ado About Nothing, it could very well have been about the often debated and still unresolved issues surrounding liability settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
Recently, California Governor Newsom signed a bill amending the Medical Compensation Reform Act (MICRA), which addresses medical malpractice claims in California, the first changes made to MICRA since the act was passed in 1975.
Legacy Workers’ Compensation claims are cases that have been aging for months, years, or even decades. These claims are often difficult to resolve and earn their place under the title "legacy,” also known as “aged pending claims.”
On March 8, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid Directors in the United States suggesting they create or update their state plans to assert Medicaid Liens whereby monies have been paid on behalf of Medicaid Beneficiaries who have Third Party Liability Claims.
Integrated Financial Settlements continues to lead the industry in reducing risk and improving client confidence in compliance and security.
News of the Gallardo case ruling by the Supreme Court regarding Medicaid liens has circulated recently in our industry. Arcadia Vice Chair John McCulloch analyzed the ruling and its impact on our business.
It’s always challenging to quantify the risk of accepting a lump sum, instead of a structured settlement offer, when settling a claim. Lump-sum offers tend to look more appealing on paper, while structured settlements offer long-term financial security. In this article, Arcadia's John McCulloch explains the Dissipation of Lump Sums.
People involved in claim settlements sometimes ask, “why a structured settlement?”, or “structured settlements clearly make sense for cases involving catastrophic injuries, but what about other claims?” This short video, using the response from a recent podcast interview of Arcadia CEO Brad Cantwell, helps answer these questions.
You get one chance after an injury to plan your financial future. Make it count!