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Law Firm Meeting Notes

October 7, 2016

Notes posted from September 26, 2016 VCF meeting with law firms.

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Reauthorization Timeline

August 24, 2016
Reauthorization Timeline as of August 24, 2016.
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CMS Training

August 1, 2016

New Claimant Portal Overview Training - August 2016.

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Claims Management System Update

August 1, 2016

CMS Law Firm Tip Sheet.

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CMS Guidance

August 1, 2016

Guidance for claims started or submitted using the old system.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

June 28, 2016

Notes posted from June 15, 2016 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

May 31, 2016

Notes posted from May 24, 2016 VCF conference call with law firms.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

March 25, 2016

Notes posted from March 24, 2016 VCF meeting with law firms.

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Information for Surrogates and Probate Courts

March 25, 2016

Information for Surrogates and Probate Courts: VCF Treatment of Letters of Administration or Other Court Orders Providing Limitations on the Authority of a Personal Representative – Effect on Group A Payments - you can print and take this document to the court.

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CMS Enhancements

February 1, 2016

Changes made to the Claims Management System to reflect the VCF reauthorization.

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Law Firm Meeting Notes

January 28, 2016

Notes posted from January 27, 2016 VCF conference call with law firms.

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New Resources for Law Firms

October 17, 2012

New Information for Law Firms page added.

Law Firm Bulk Upload instructions and templates updated

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Resource, Mar 30, 2012

March 30, 2012

Law firm bulk upload feature available for Registration: Overview and FAQ 4.9 posted