April 28, 2021 | Legal Alerts, Newsletters - 2021

Third District Court of Appeal Issues Important Ruling on Determining the Proper Medicare Fee Schedule for Purpose of PIP Reimbursement

On April 28, 2021, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal issued its opinion in Priority Medical Center, LLC. a/a/o Susan Boggiardino v. Allstate No. 3D20-291. In Priority, the Court addressed whether the non-facility participating price or the non-facility limiting charge was the applicable fee schedule for Medicare Part B for 2007, for purposes for PIP reimbursement under the Schedule of Maximum Charges. The Court held the higher 2007 non-facility limiting charge was the proper reimbursement rate, affirming the lower court’s decision.

April 22, 2021 | COVID-19, Legal Alerts

Trends in COVID-19 Florida Insurance Coverage Litigation

Historically, nationwide insurance coverage issues that significantly affect the economy do not get resolved quickly. For those who lived through the long-term and complex insurance coverage issues surrounding asbestos liability and environmental liability, it comes as no surprise that COVID-19 insurance coverage litigation is far from being over.

 

March 25, 2021 | Legal Alerts, Newsletters - 2021

Beware of Claims for Costs

For years, carriers have routinely denied “penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs” when responding to Petitions for Benefits.  However, carriers must beware of denying “costs” as this simple act may result in exposure to thousands of dollars in attorney’s fees.