Federal law, effective Jan. 2011, requires the reporting of litigation and worker's comp. settlements where Medicare has a financial interest. Self-insured entities are subject to a $1,000 daily fine, plus double damages for a failure to comply. Section 111 of the Medicare Secondary Payer Act, 42 U.S. Code 1395(b)(2); 42 CFR 411.20.
     Federal law now requires all employers to report new hires to a designated state agency promptly after the start dates. Intelligence agents are exempted. 110 Stat. 2209-2210, 42 U.S. Code Sec. 453A. [1998 FP 38-9]