Tag: CMS Webinar

CMS to Host Webinar on Introduction to WCMSAs on June 17

June 12, 2025

Woman watching a CMS webinar on her laptop and taking notes.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will host an Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs) webinar on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Per CMS: the purpose of the webinar is to “…go over the basics of WCMSAs including purpose, submission guidelines and administration as well as to offer some WCMSA best practices.”

This session is designed to provide clarity on the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) process, including its purpose, submission guidelines, and administration. Attorneys, Medicare beneficiaries, and other professionals involved in the submission and administration of WCMSAs are encouraged to attend. Please note that this session will focus on general information only; discussions pertaining to specific cases are not appropriate for the webinar.

Following the presentation, a question-and-answer session will be held.

There is no pre-registration for the webinar. Full details, including instructions on how to submit questions before the webinar, can be found here and in the “What’s New” section of the CMS website.

CMS Sets October 17 for Webinar on Section 111 Reporting Penalties

October 9, 2024

CMS Webinar on Section 111 Reporting Penalties

Upcoming CMS Webinar on Section 111 Reporting Penalties

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has scheduled an important webinar on October 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET, specifically covering Section 111 reporting Civil Money Penalties (CMPs) and their implications for all relevant stakeholders involved in compliance and reporting.

Webinar Format and Focus From CMS

CMS will be hosting a comprehensive webinar regarding Certain Civil Money Penalties for NGHP Responsible Reporting Entities (RREs). This informative session aims to clarify the implications of these penalties and ensure that all RREs are well-informed. The format will include opening remarks from CMS officials, followed by a detailed presentation that will cover essential topics. Attendees can expect reminders about the Final Rule, insights into the auditing process, and critical dates that RREs need to remember. After the presentation, there will be a dedicated question-and-answer session, allowing participants to seek clarification and address specific concerns related to the Civil Money Penalties. This interactive component is designed to enhance understanding and foster engagement among all attendees.

RREs who would like to submit questions in advance of the webinar are encouraged to do so using the dedicated resource mailbox at Sec111CMP@cms.hhs.gov.

There is no pre-registration for the webinar.  Full details can be found here.

Previous Webinar Insights

The upcoming webinar focuses on Section 111 penalties, while a previous webinar covered Section 111 reporting best practices and upcoming changes. A copy of the slides and notes of the prior session are here.

CMS recently added a new page to its website, which provides NGHP Civil Money Penalties information, including a flow chart.  CMPs are applicable starting October 11, 2024, and audits begin in January 2026. We encourage a review of CMS’ website and articles Tower has published on the topic, including Section 111 Reporting for WCMSAs & Avoiding Civil Penalties.