<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Compass, LLC.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compass]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:48:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.compassllc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Medicaid: Best Practices for Personal Injury Firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicaid liens in personal injury cases continue to evolve, shaping how firms approach settlement distribution, lien exposure, and claimant recovery. While securing a recovery is a major milestone, resolving Medicaid reimbursement obligations remains an essential part of closing a case.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/medicaid-recovery-trends-personal-injury-liens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3dbffbfaba6cee57d9b148</guid><category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96b7ab_ac2c5dd1ec004a2c827c0f817acedf5b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERISA Liens in Personal Injury Cases: How Plan Language Impacts Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[While ERISA liens are often discussed broadly, reimbursement rights are defined within the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD) and Master Plan Documents (MPD) in effect at the time of treatment. For firms handling complex or high-value cases, a structured, document-driven approach is essential to reaching a compliant and well-supported resolution.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/erisa-liens-spd-mpd-personal-injury-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a180f65e7ae03e6442054b7</guid><category><![CDATA[ERISA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96b7ab_a62612d09cb745d694cdc751899626e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Early Lien Resolution Expertise Protects Claimant Settlement Distributions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The commencement of lien resolution is often viewed as a post-settlement task. In practice, many lien-related issues can and should be addressed earlier in the case lifecycle.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/early-lien-resolution-protects-plaintiff-settlement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0686387326fc782b554a6f</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_91f2b978655241808bac54f081844ef1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare Advantage &#38; Supplemental Plans: The Liens Traditional Medicare Won’t Flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans operate outside the traditional Medicare reporting framework, allowing lien exposure to remain undiscovered until settlement distribution is delayed or compliance questions surface.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/medicare-advantage-supplemental-hidden-liens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03917ce889759477a7aac7</guid><category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_494bc2b0edb74a2490a6214d5ed5c9e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Issue Spotting for Liens and Benefits in Personal Injury Catastrophic Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catastrophic injury lawsuits introduce a level of lien complexity that far exceeds standard personal injury cases. 



High-value settlements often involve multiple layers of personal injury liens across private insurance, ERISA plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and future-benefits considerations, each governed by different statutes, timelines, and compliance rules.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/issue-spotting-personal-injury-liens-catastrophic-cases</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc29b4c69c7f72843752f6</guid><category><![CDATA[ERISA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Private]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicare Set-Asides]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:14:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_660b475078a34e17b453475c1ef6c4cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ways a Personal Injury Lien Resolution Expert Helps Maximize Client Recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many personal injury firms manage lien resolution internally, viewing it as a necessary step to close a case. But in practice, liens are often one of the most overlooked opportunities to protect and increase client recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/3-ways-lien-resolution-expert-maximizes-client-recovery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cc2b92c6f6bb14a90dd94f</guid><category><![CDATA[Strategy]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ca7f9c7020240ed8c41d6d22d9cf08c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERISA Liens Decoded: A Smarter Approach for PI Firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[For PI firms handling complex or high-value cases, a disciplined approach to ERISA liens is essential to protecting client recoveries and maintaining compliance.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/erisa-liens-decoded</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c4a719653657f03d5e6cbd</guid><category><![CDATA[ERISA]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/96b7ab_b7e87ee718ad4c98b14fa6908c10d099~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Outsource Medical Lien Resolution: What Every Personal Injury Law Firm Should Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outsourcing lien resolution for personal injury attorneys is not about delegation. It’s about ensuring the highest standard of protection for settlement proceeds and the injured individuals who rely on them.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/outsource-medical-lien-resolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699fa7c412cb2e7c18f15c8b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef9ce3e48be340a4b91f0c3e1644aa5b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare, Medicaid &#38; ERISA: Navigating the Maze of Government &#38; Private Insurance Liens]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a personal injury case reaches settlement, resolving outstanding medical liens is just as important as securing the recovery itself. Yet the process often becomes a maze of overlapping laws, agencies, and plan administrators, all with different timelines and requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/navigating-medicare-medicaid-erisa-liens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6998ab641d8cdde5444933df</guid><category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category><category><![CDATA[ERISA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95d9be60e88844eaa92ed30f871d5bae.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Compliance: What PI Firms Must Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[For law firms handling Medicare liens and settlements, understanding every step of Medicare Secondary Payer compliance is essential to protect client recoveries and avoid costly penalties. The MSP Act affects nearly every personal injury settlement involving a Medicare-eligible client, yet it remains one of the most complicated areas of compliance.

]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/medicare-secondary-payer-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69791a3de9e3448a1cd756ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Medicare]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ebd86b408624341912c9560e5c4cc87.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Compass Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Different Types of Personal Injury  Liens and How Compass LLC Can Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Landscape of Personal Injury Liens In a personal injury case, securing a favorable settlement is only part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/the-different-types-of-personal-injury-liens-and-how-compass-llc-can-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6821dfb824d5391e7114257f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:49:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>archerUAT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smart Personal Lien Resolution Starts Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal Lien Resolution: Where Precision Meets Strategy In the world of personal injury law, resolving medical liens is one of the most...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/copy-of-smart-personal-lien-resolution-starts-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681d1ae88068e00fe40e8aab</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 20:58:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>archerUAT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Practice Pointers to Help When Dealing with Personal Injury LienBy Compass Lien Resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing Liens with Confidence: What Attorneys Need to Know Personal injury liens can quickly complicate the settlement process,...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/practice-pointers-to-help-when-dealing-with-personal-injury</link><guid isPermaLink="false">681c7145f542a5f26f2ba413</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:56:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>archerUAT</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategies for Reducing Self-Funded ERISA Liens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Self-Funded ERISA Liens Self-funded ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) liens present a unique challenge for...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/strategies-for-reducing-self-funded-erisa-liens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e26ecb21a7b44b35f04209</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:54:32 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Medicare Supplemental/Medicare Advantage Lien Resolution: A Guide for Plaintiff’s Attorneys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medicare is a critical medical insurance for millions of Americans, but navigating the complexities of Medicare reimbursement rights can...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/understanding-medicare-supplemental-medicare-advantage-lien-resolution-a-guide-for-plaintiff-s-atto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dbddcd131c710c7085c16a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:20:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Reduce a Hospital Lien in a Personal Injury Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Hospital Liens in Personal Injury Cases Hospital liens are a common challenge in personal injury settlements. When a...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/how-to-reduce-a-hospital-lien-in-a-personal-injury-case</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dbdd6e39416c64889438af</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:18:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outsourcing with Ease: Case Management Software]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamlining Lien Resolution Through Compass’s Expert Team and Technology For attorneys handling personal injury cases, managing liens...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/outsourcing-with-ease-case-management-software</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dac1e7fe7bd94a3aae4759</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:10:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transparent Personal Injury Lien Resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Lien Resolution from a Claimant’s Perspective Personal injury settlements are meant to provide financial relief to injured...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/transparent-personal-injury-lien-resolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c075cb10139ef6746a2b49</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:28:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Aspects of Personal Injury Lien Resolution:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional personal injury lien resolution is an essential service for attorneys working with clients who have personal injury cases,...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/key-aspects-of-personal-injury-lien-resolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b9b7cbefd67e3d7e31ad01</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:43:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debunking the Myth About “Fast” Lien Resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Amanda Greenburg The Myth of Quick Lien Resolution The myth that personal injury liens are resolved quickly is prevalent but often...]]></description><link>https://www.compassllc.com/post/debunking-the-myth-about-fast-lien-resolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679b7db7947d4e8b9b6730e0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 13:25:39 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>seoserviceusa130</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>