Ep. 155 - How Workers' Comp Cases Are Managed for Seniors: Medicare & IRS Explained

If you're over 60 and injured at work, your Workers' Comp settlement is NOT just a payout, it can directly impact your Medicare, retirement planning, and even federal reporting obligations.

And most injured workers don't realize this until it's too late.

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In this episode of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez sits down with attorney Jonathan Harris from Pacific Workers to break down what really happens when Workers' Comp intersects with Medicare and retirement planning in California.

You'll learn:

✔ How Medicare affects your Workers' Comp settlement ✔ What a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) actually is ✔ Why the government may require you to "set aside" medical money ✔ What you CAN and CANNOT do with settlement funds ✔ Common mistakes seniors make when settling claims ✔ How retirement timing affects your injury case ✔ What happens if reporting requirements are ignored ✔ Why insurance companies don't protect Medicare interests ✔ What happens to your money if you pass away ✔ Why legal guidance is critical before signing anything

This is especially important if you are:

• Over 60 years old • Close to retirement • Already on Medicare • Planning to settle your Workers' Comp case

👇 Don't sign anything before you understand your rights.

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Chapters:

00:00 Understanding Workers' Comp for Seniors

04:45 Navigating Medicare and Settlements

10:09 The Importance of Medicare Set Aside

15:58 Retirement Considerations in Workers' Comp Cases

If you've been injured at work and you're unsure what your case is worth… or what happens if you sign too soon, stop and get clarity first.

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