Special Assistance Network attends Federal Bar Association Seminar on Understanding the Medicare Overpayment Appeals Process

The Special Assistance Network was pleased to attend the Federal Bar Association Seminar on Understanding the Medicare Overpayment Appeals Process. Some clients of the Special Assistance Network have previously had issues with this Medicare Overpayment Appeals Process when dealing for the benefit of the beneficiaries of Special Needs Trusts, therefore this seminar provided valuable current information. The seminar provided an understanding of the Medicare administrative appeals process. It covered various types of Medicare audits and the process for appealing those audits. The seminar discussed the administrative process, time frames, as well as other information on the best avenues for avoiding Medicare appeals and audits, and if necessary, how to effectively prepare for defending against such audits. Included was the “dos and don’ts” and what is expected when dealing with such appeals process. The seminar also covered updates on how trustees of Special Needs Trusts should use considerations and specific language to assist in protecting their beneficiaries and their families.