Protocols® Will Obtain Your Rated Age Quotes
Due to numerous client requests, Protocols, LLC will now obtain rated age quotes for MSA referrals upon request. After being provided medical records for a Medicare set-aside analysis, we will provide the records to appropriate brokers to obtain rated age quotes. We're committed to streamlining the Medicare set-aside process and easing your workload.
To request rated age quotes for a new referral, simply check the appropriate box under "Primary Information" on our manual submission form, or include a comment at the end of our electronic submission form. Please be sure to list the name and phone number of your preferred settlement broker, if available.
We are always open to suggestions that would improve your Medicare set-aside experience. If you have suggestions on how we can further improve our services, please feel free to let us know. One less burden for you is a step in the right direction.
Protocols' Blog Provides Answers to Common Questions
You may have noticed a new link on Protocols' website titled "Visit Our Blog!" Don't be a stranger to this valuable new resource. We will frequently post articles to our blog to clarify many issues relating to the Medicare set-aside arena. Feel free to post your own questions and comments to the blog; you can do so anonymously. We will respond promptly and break down the complexities of the process in understandable terms. The more involvement the blog receives, the more useful the blog will become.
Visit our blog by clicking here or by clicking the appropriate link at the top-right hand corner of our website.
New Account Managers are Available to Assist You
Protocols, LLC is excited to announce the addition of two Account Managers. George Tupanjanin will support clients on the West Coast while Deborah Grey will assist clients on the East Coast. Our Account Managers will further enhance our medical settlement consulting by assisting our clients with various aspects of medical settlements. Do you need us to pick up a file picked up for an analysis? Do you have questions, general or specific, about a case? If you'd like assistance with any of your medical settlements, please contact us.
Visit the Consultants page of our website to read more about the people of Protocols.
CMS Releases Guidance on Treatment of Prescription Drugs in MSAs
CMS released guidance on the treatment of prescription drugs in Medicare set-asides at the last hour, on December 30, 2005. We realize that many questions will arise regarding Medicare Part D and MSAs. In order to most effectively communicate up-to-date details regarding this issue, we will post frequent articles on our blog. Please take advantage of this free resource to find the most up-to-date, accurate information regarding Medicare set-asides. Feel free to post questions and comments to our blog to obtain prompt answers to your specific concerns.
CMS' Timeframe Stays Relatively Stable
The average time from submission of a Medicare Set-Aside proposal until CMS approval received last month approached 19.2 weeks. Although CMS claims to conclude its review process within 45 to 60 days, our statistics show that their process takes significantly longer.
Unfortunately, CMS' acknowledgment letter response time has slowed dramatically over the past several months. An average of approximately 41 days passed before we received acknowledgment letters last month.
Please note, approval of some of our proposals may require slightly more time than our competitors' proposals because we advocate for the lowest MSA amount that CMS is willing to accept. In comparison, some other firms over-fund MSAs to expedite cases but the end result is significant additional cost to the settling parties.
Staff Spotlight - Coung (Kenny) Van - Traveler to
Case Manager
Our Staff Spotlight intends to help our clients get to know the people behind Protocols. This month's spotlight focuses on Coung (Kenny) Van, Case Manager. Born in Vietnam, Kenny grew up in Colorado and graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with degrees in Marketing and Psychology. Before landing his position as a case manager at Protocols® in July 2005, Kenny was a flight attendant. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, swimming, reading and listening to music.
Protocols® Will Obtain Your Rated Age Quotes
Protocols' Blog Provides Answers to Common Questions
Protocols, LLC Hires New Salespersons
CMS Releases Guidance on Treatment of Prescription Drugs in MSAs
CMS' Timeframe Stays Relatively Stable
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