I focus my advocacy-driven practice on Medicare set-aside arrangements and Medicare secondary payer issues. As a Medicare Set-aside Certified Consultant with a master's degree in public administration, I have extensive experience in workers' compensation and personal injury settlements in which Medicare's interests require consideration. I provide services to insurers, third-party administrators, self-insured companies, and attorneys. I understand how Medicare’s interests impact state workers' compensation and third-party liability settlements. I focus my attention on helping parties reach their settlement goals.I offer complete Medicare secondary payer services. My knowledge of and experience with the complex Medicare Set-aside (MSA) approval process enables me to assist clients by determining the lowest defensible set-aside amount. Given my experience with Medicare's complex rules, I help clients swiftly resolve all issues where Medicare’s interests are involved.I provide the following services:• Case review: determine whether Medicare secondary payer issues need to be considered and prepare an opinion letter to the client• Consultation with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): determine Medicare’s reimbursement claim and resolve disputes over inclusion/exclusion of specific medical/pharmaceutical charges• Case analysis: determine a recommended MSA amount for purposes of settlement evaluation and negotiation• Full MSA evaluation and submission of complete settlement proposal to CMS: prepare well-documented, defensible MSA proposal to facilitate timely approval by CMS• Settlement document preparation: create documents that meet CMS requirements and include clear, precise instructions to all parties on their roles and responsibilities• Consultation on MSA administration issues