Course Description
This online program is designed to prepare working professionals with an overview of the MSA process and familiarizes the participant with the CMS website, as well as the acronyms and definitions of the terms used in this field. This course takes students through the CMS Memorandum Highlights and provides a sample MSA. Participants are provided with a case example complete with medical records and step by step instructions, so that students may practice doing an MSA arrangement. Upon completion of the program students will receive a certificate of completion that can be used when applying for certification from the Commission on Health Care Certification.
Objectives:
- Identify the theoretical and applied foundations for the MSA
- Recognize that adherence to a consistent methodology is essential
to develop an acceptable MSA - Recognize the multidimensional and transdisciplinary nature of the MSA process
- Understand the process required to submit an acceptable MSA
- Understand and be able to maneuver the CMS website
- Understand when an MSA is appropriate
- Understand the professional administration of funds
- Understand the role of the COBC
- Understand the role of the Structured Settlement Broker
- Understand the difference between Customary and Fee Schedule
states and how that applies to the MSA
Course Tuition
Program Cost is $525 for the 30 hour program.
Course Extension
If a participant does not complete the course within the allowed 6 month time frame, the course will expire and the participant will no longer have access to the course. Based on individual circumstances participants can request an extension on a monthly basis and will be charged an administrative fee of $250 per month.
Voluntary Suspension Policy
Participants may request a one-time voluntary suspension whereby the participant will be removed from the course for a specific period of time (not to exceed 6 months) and will be readmitted to the program (for an administrative fee of $250) in order to complete the remainder of their 6 month enrollment.
Withdraw Policy
A tuition refund will be granted after written request for withdrawal from a course within 30 days of enrollment. This request must be in writing, and may be sent by fax, email, or U.S. mail. All requests will receive written responses. Refunds will be the amount of tuition, less a $50.00 processing charge. Allow four to six weeks for refund checks. No refunds are granted after 30 days. If you are an existing participant and would like to request any of the options listed above please send an e-mail to msa@dce.ufl.edu.
