Introduction of issues and events Speaker: Antonio Lopez, Esq.- Zurich North America MD WCC approach to interpreter services and general communication initiatives Speaker: Angela Ferro - MD WC Commission

Moderator: Benjamin Boscolo, Esq. - Chasen & Boscolo Speakers: Alfred Antezana, Esq. - Antezana & Antezana James Forrester, Esq. - Semmes, Bowen & Semmes

Moderator: Mitchell Greenberg, Esq. - Law Office of Mitchell Greenberg Speakers: Adolfo Arsuaga - GENEX Services Mary Buonanno, Esq. - Buonanno Law Office Sonia Dufour, RN - First Rehabilitation Resources Eric Fisher, DC

Moderator: Alberto Felix - Aurora Case Management Speakers: Hon. Ana Sol Gutierrez - Maryland House of Delegates Luz Neighoff - The Schaffer Companies LTD Anita Patel, Esq. - Jenkins & Block Suja M. Varghese, Esq. - Cohen & Dwin, P. A.

An instructional seminar designed as a "how to" session for attendees. A panel including a Defense Attorney, Employer, and Medicare Set-Aside Allocator will provide a pragmatic review of current strategies involving settlements where Medicare Set-Aside Allocations are required.

Topics covered will include:

• How to identify Medicare Secondary Payor cases
• How to evaluate and address critical factors in these cases
• How to settle cases involving Medicare as the secondary payor
• How to compile a streamlined submission to ensure approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• How to properly respond to Medicare inquiries regarding claims that have already settled

Moderator: J. Charles Szczesny, Esq. - Budow & Noble, P.C. Speakers: Robin Karns, R.N. - M Hayes & Associates Frank Lipshultz, Esq. - Lipshultz & Miller, P.A. Steve Perroots - Marriott Claims Services