Transparency and compliance are at the core of everything we do. Please review these important disclosures carefully.
MED ASIDE is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or legal representation of any kind. No information provided by MED ASIDE — whether on this website, through written or verbal communications, in marketing materials, during consultations, or through any other medium — shall be construed as legal advice or as creating an attorney-client relationship between you and MED ASIDE or any of its employees, contractors, or affiliates.
If you require legal advice regarding your settlement, workers' compensation claim, personal injury matter, Medicare compliance obligations, or any other legal matter, you should consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. MED ASIDE strongly encourages all clients and prospective clients to seek independent legal counsel before making decisions that may affect their legal rights.
MED ASIDE is not a medical provider, healthcare facility, or healthcare practitioner. We do not diagnose, treat, or provide medical opinions. Nothing on this website or in our communications should be interpreted as medical advice. Any references to medical treatments, procedures, or conditions within the context of Medicare Set-Aside administration are solely for the purposes of case administration and CMS compliance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.
MED ASIDE does not and cannot guarantee that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will approve any Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) arrangement, amount, allocation, or submission. CMS retains sole discretion over the review and approval of MSA proposals. While MED ASIDE applies industry best practices and adheres to current CMS guidelines and Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Reference Guide (WCMSA) standards, CMS approval is never guaranteed, and outcomes may vary based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
MED ASIDE makes no guarantees, warranties, or representations regarding the outcome of any settlement, lien resolution, MSA administration, trust administration, or any other service we provide. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is unique, and results depend on the specific facts, applicable law, CMS guidelines in effect at the time, and numerous other factors outside of MED ASIDE's control.
All information provided on this website, including but not limited to articles, guides, FAQs, blog posts, infographics, and service descriptions, is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. Such information does not constitute professional advice of any kind and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified legal, medical, financial, or Medicare compliance professionals.
Medicare regulations, CMS policies, workers' compensation laws, and related rules and guidelines are subject to frequent change. Information presented on this website or in our communications reflects our understanding as of the date of publication and may not reflect the most current legal or regulatory developments. MED ASIDE endeavors to keep its materials up to date but cannot guarantee that all information is current at the time you access it. You should always verify current requirements with qualified professionals and official CMS resources.
This website may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services for your convenience and reference. MED ASIDE does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, accuracy, or practices of any third-party websites or resources. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk. The inclusion of a link does not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement by MED ASIDE.
MED ASIDE is headquartered in Van Nuys, California (91410). While we may serve clients in multiple jurisdictions, our operations, business practices, and this website are primarily governed by the laws of the State of California. Services, fee structures, and compliance practices may vary by jurisdiction. If you are located outside of California, you should independently verify that our services meet the requirements of your jurisdiction.
Important: By using this website or engaging MED ASIDE's services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these disclaimers. If you do not agree with any part of these disclaimers, please do not use this website or our services.
MED ASIDE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.medaside.com) or engage our services. This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
In the course of providing MSA administration, lien resolution, and related services, we may receive:
HIPAA Acknowledgment: MED ASIDE may receive Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the course of MSA administration. Please see our HIPAA & PHI Notice for full details on how we handle PHI.
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
MED ASIDE implements and maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal information, including:
While we take reasonable measures to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
MED ASIDE does not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information except in the following circumstances:
Our website contact forms are processed through Web3Forms, a third-party form submission service. When you submit a contact form, the information you provide (name, email, phone, message content, and any other fields) is transmitted via Web3Forms to our designated email inbox. Web3Forms processes form data in transit and does not permanently store your submissions on their servers. For details on Web3Forms' data handling practices, please visit their privacy policy at web3forms.com/privacy.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising purposes. We do not respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals at this time, as there is no uniform standard for DNT.
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA as amended by the CPRA:
You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected your information, the business or commercial purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share your information.
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where retention is required to complete a transaction, comply with legal obligations, detect security incidents, or exercise legal claims).
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information that we maintain about you.
MED ASIDE does not sell your personal information and does not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes. Therefore, there is no need to opt out of such activities. However, should our practices change, we will provide a conspicuous “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on our website.
To the extent we collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, health information, or financial account details), we use it only as necessary for service delivery and compliance — not for purposes that would trigger a right to limit under the CPRA.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny you services, charge different prices, provide a different level of quality, or suggest that you will receive different treatment for exercising your rights.
To submit a request to know, delete, correct, or exercise any other privacy right, please contact us using one of the following methods:
We will verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask for information sufficient to verify you are the person about whom we collected personal information (or an authorized agent). We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 calendar days. If we require additional time (up to an additional 45 days), we will notify you in writing.
You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. The authorized agent must provide written proof of authorization, and we may still require you to verify your identity directly with us.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, comply with legal obligations (including CMS record-keeping requirements), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Case-related records may be retained for the duration required by applicable federal and state regulations, which may extend beyond the conclusion of active services.
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us at info@medaside.com.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this section. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Back to topBy accessing or using the MED ASIDE website (www.medaside.com) or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our website or services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and MED ASIDE.
MED ASIDE provides the following services in connection with workers' compensation and liability/personal injury settlements:
MED ASIDE is an administration and consulting firm, not a law firm. Our services do not constitute legal representation, and no attorney-client relationship is formed by your use of our website or services. MED ASIDE does not act as your attorney and cannot provide legal advice. We strongly recommend that you retain independent legal counsel for all legal matters related to your settlement, claim, or case.
Submitting a contact form, referral form, intake form, or any other inquiry through this website or via email, phone, or other communication constitutes an inquiry only and does not create a service agreement, engagement, contract, or obligation on the part of MED ASIDE. We reserve the right to accept or decline any case or inquiry at our sole discretion.
All formal engagements with MED ASIDE require a separate, written service agreement signed by both parties. No services will commence, and no obligations arise, until a written engagement agreement has been fully executed. The terms of any signed service agreement will govern the specific engagement and, where conflicting, will supersede these general Terms of Service.
When using our website or services, you agree to:
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, trademarks, service marks, trade names, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, is the property of MED ASIDE or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. “MED ASIDE” and the MED ASIDE logo are trademarks of MED ASIDE. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, modify, or display any of our intellectual property without our prior written consent.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MED ASIDE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:
IN NO EVENT SHALL MED ASIDE'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO MED ASIDE FOR SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MED ASIDE and its officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of our website or services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your infringement of any third-party rights; or (e) any information you provide to MED ASIDE that is inaccurate, misleading, or fraudulent.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website or services shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection based on inconvenient forum.
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting MED ASIDE at info@medaside.com. We will make good faith efforts to resolve any concern or dispute within thirty (30) days.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
The failure of MED ASIDE to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MED ASIDE.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any signed service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and MED ASIDE regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements, whether oral or written, between you and MED ASIDE regarding such subject matter. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a signed service agreement, the service agreement shall control.
MED ASIDE reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this section and may provide additional notice as appropriate. Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must discontinue use of the website and services.
Back to topBy submitting any form on the MED ASIDE website (including but not limited to contact forms, referral forms, intake forms, and information request forms), or by providing your contact information via email, phone, or other means, you expressly consent to be contacted by MED ASIDE regarding your inquiry, case, or the services you have expressed interest in. This consent includes contact by:
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Notice: By providing your phone number and submitting a form or inquiry, you consent to receive calls and/or text messages from MED ASIDE or its authorized representatives, including calls or messages made using an automated telephone dialing system or prerecorded/artificial voice, at the phone number(s) you provide. Your consent is not a condition of purchasing any services. Standard message and data rates may apply.
The frequency of our communications will vary depending on the nature of your inquiry and the status of any active case. Generally:
We will not contact you with excessive or unreasonable frequency.
You have the right to revoke your consent to receive communications from MED ASIDE at any time. To opt out, you may use any of the following methods:
We will process your opt-out request within ten (10) business days. Please note that opting out of marketing or informational communications will not affect transactional or service-related communications necessary for the administration of an active case.
Revoking your consent to receive marketing or informational communications does not terminate any existing service agreement or engagement between you and MED ASIDE. If you have an active service agreement, MED ASIDE may still communicate with you as reasonably necessary for the performance of services, compliance obligations, and case administration as set forth in your service agreement.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information. MED ASIDE does not sell your personal information and does not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. However, consistent with California law, we make this disclosure and affirm your right to exercise this opt-out at any time. If our practices change in the future, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” mechanism on our website.
Back to topIn the course of providing Medicare Set-Aside administration, lien resolution, settlement consulting, and related services, MED ASIDE may receive Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. PHI may include, but is not limited to:
MED ASIDE maintains comprehensive administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect PHI, including:
PHI received by MED ASIDE is used exclusively for purposes directly related to case administration, including:
MED ASIDE does not use PHI for marketing, advertising, or any purpose unrelated to case administration and service delivery.
MED ASIDE discloses PHI only as necessary for case administration and only to the following parties:
PHI is never disclosed for purposes unrelated to case administration, and all disclosures are limited to the minimum necessary information required to accomplish the intended purpose.
Important clarification: MED ASIDE is not a covered entity as defined under HIPAA (i.e., we are not a health plan, healthcare clearinghouse, or healthcare provider that conducts standard electronic transactions). However, as a matter of professional responsibility and best practice, MED ASIDE voluntarily maintains HIPAA-level protections for all PHI we receive. We handle all health information as if we were subject to the full requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Security Rule, because we believe this is the appropriate standard of care for the sensitive information entrusted to us.
Where MED ASIDE operates as a Business Associate of a covered entity, we will enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) as required by HIPAA.
In the unlikely event of a breach of unsecured PHI, MED ASIDE is committed to the following:
While MED ASIDE may not be a HIPAA-covered entity in all contexts, we respect the spirit of HIPAA's individual rights provisions. If you are a claimant or injured party whose PHI we have received, you may:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@medaside.com or by mail at MED ASIDE, PO Box 8294, Van Nuys, CA 91410.
Back to topMED ASIDE is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA standards, as recommended by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). We believe that all users, regardless of ability, should be able to access the information and services we provide.
Our website incorporates the following accessibility features:
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website against WCAG 2.1 AA standards and work to remediate any identified issues. We integrate accessibility considerations into our development and content creation processes.
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, have difficulty accessing any content, or wish to request information in an alternative format, please contact us:
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to accessibility feedback within five (5) business days and to provide the information or assistance you need in a timely manner.
While we strive to ensure the accessibility of all content on our website, some third-party content or applications embedded on our site may not be fully accessible. We work with third-party providers to improve accessibility and encourage them to adopt WCAG standards.
Back to topWe're committed to transparency. If you have questions about any of these disclosures, please don't hesitate to reach out.