MSCC in Wisconsin

Reviewed by KW Life Care Planning Editorial Team

Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC) is a national certification, not a Wisconsin license. How a Wisconsin court weighs it is decided case by case under the forum's expert rules; this page covers the credential's scope, the Wisconsin venues where a plan is examined, and our planners who hold it and serve Wisconsin.

How the credential is weighed in Wisconsin

The MSCC certifies professionals in the preparation of Medicare Set-Aside allocations for workers' compensation and liability settlements. Scope includes identifying injury-related, Medicare-covered future care, pricing it under the applicable fee schedule, and documenting the allocation in a form that satisfies Medicare's review process and protects the parties' interests.

Wisconsin civil claims are tried in the Circuit Courts, and medical malpractice claims pass through a mediation process before trial. Workers' compensation claims are decided by administrative law judges under the Department of Workforce Development.

Outside the civil courts, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Worker's Compensation Division is the forum where a plan is most often examined in Wisconsin. KW Life Care Planning MSCC-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards while accounting for Wisconsin's practice environment.

Wisconsin courts and venues

MSCC-credentialed experts provide testimony in Wisconsin's courts, where expert qualification is determined case by case.

Highest court: Wisconsin Supreme Court. Federal venues: E.D. Wis., W.D. Wis..

Source: Wisconsin judiciary (wicourts.gov)

MSCC experts for Wisconsin matters

KW Life Care Planning provides MSCC-credentialed life care planners for Wisconsin cases, including remote consultation and on-site evaluation where required. Contact us to discuss availability for your matter.

Other credentials in Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

When is a Medicare Set-Aside required?

When a settlement closes future medical benefits and the claimant is a Medicare beneficiary or has a reasonable expectation of enrollment within the period Medicare's guidance addresses. Counsel and the MSCC confirm the review thresholds and current guidance for the specific settlement.

How does a Medicare Set-Aside relate to a life care plan?

Both project future injury-related care from the same records and physician recommendations. The set-aside is limited to Medicare-covered items priced under the fee schedule; the life care plan covers all reasonable future care at the pricing appropriate to the case.

Can an MSCC prepare allocations for liability settlements as well as workers' compensation?

Yes. The methodology is similar, though liability allocations involve additional judgment about apportionment and the absence of a formal review program comparable to the workers' compensation process.

References

  1. ICHCC - Medicare Set-Aside Certified Consultant (MSCC)
  2. CMS - Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements

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