Mark Popolizio, J.D.
Mark Popolizio, J.D., is vice president of MSP compliance, Casualty Solutions at Verisk. You can contact Mark at mpopolizio@verisk.com.
7/21/2025 - 11 min read
Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans – How Verisk Can Help
This article highlights key points regarding the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, their recovery process, and how Verisk can help.
6/20/2025 - 9 min read
CMS discusses general WCMSA compliance points on its June 17th webinar
On June 17th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services held an “Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs) Webinar.”
6/12/2025 - 6 min read
Social Security Administration Updates and News
Social Security Administration (SSA) updates June 2025: staffing, field offices, modernization, fraud prevention, fairness act, Bisignano
6/2/2025 - 1 min read
CMS to Hold Intro to WCMSAs Webinar – June 17th at 2:00 p.m. ET
CMS has announced that it is holding an Introduction to workers’ compensation Medicare set-asides Webinar scheduled for June 17th at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
5/20/2025 - 5 min read
New Rx Drug Executive Order and WC Medical Equipment Pricing Trends
Two recent updates in national policy include: President Trump’s Executive Order regarding Rx drug pricing and WC medical equipment pricing trends.
5/15/2025 - 12 min read
CMS’s New $0 WCMSA Policy Starts 7/17/25 – Key Points and How Verisk Can Help
Major changes are coming to $0 Workers’ Compensation Medicare set-asides (WCMSA) practices starting in July 2025.
5/7/2025 - 4 min read
CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.1)
CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.1, May 5, 2025) regarding Section 111 reporting related to non-group health plans.
4/11/2025 - 9 min read
CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.0) – Breaking Down CMS’s New Updates
CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 8.0, April 7, 2025) regarding S.111 reporting related to non-group health plans.
3/25/2025 - 1 min read
Verisk’s TPOC/WCMSA Resource Center – Helping You Stay Compliant!
With CMS's new requirements in effect, we're thrilled to introduce Verisk's TPOC/WCMSA Resource Center, offering a variety of essential resources.
3/19/2025 - 1 min read
CMS to Hold an MSP Intro Webinar on March 27th at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
CMS will host an Introduction to MSP for Beneficiary Representatives webinar on March 27, 2025, at 1 p.m.
3/19/2025 - 5 min read
A New Day for WCMSA Amended Review Requests Start April 7th
Effective April 7, 2025, CMS will permit Amended Review requests any time after a WCMSA case approval.
1/23/2025 - 5 min read
CMS Will End One-Year Waiting Period to File WCMSA Amended Review Requests
CMS has a released an Alert advising that effective 4/7/2025, Amended Review requests “will be allowed at any time a WCMSA case is approved.”
1/22/2025 - 11 min read
CMS Releases WCMSA Reference Guide 4.2-CMS to End Review of $0 WCMSAs
CMS releases an updated WCMSA Reference Guide (Version 4.2, January 17, 2025).
1/8/2025 - 3 min read
CMS Releases Section 111 NGHP User Guide (Version 7.9)
CMS has released an updated Section 111 NGHP User Guide regarding reporting related to NGHPs (liability, no-fault and workers’ compensation).
12/19/2024 - 5 min read
CMS Retains its $750 “Low Dollar” Threshold for 2025
CMS has announced its low-dollar reporting and recovery thresholds for 2025, retaining the current $750 low-dollar threshold for certain cases.