You’ve seen this matchup before:

The combination of a structured settlement and a Medicare Set-Aside that is managed by a professional administrator is touted as the best way to protect settlement dollars for an injured party. When hit with unexpectedly high medical costs, as the thinking goes, the pairing of these two services allows the injured party to access more coverage from Medicare and pay fewer dollars out of pocket.

In keeping with the spirit of March Madness, we decided to put this assertion to the test for “Team Joe” and a $200,000 lump-sum settlement vs. the challenger: professional administration and structured settlements.

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