CMS to Utilize the CDC’s 2022 Life Tables

Beginning June 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will begin using the CDC’s 2022 “Table 1: Life Table for the total population: United States” for calculating life expectancy in Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside (WCMSA) arrangements.

This updated Life Table plays a crucial role in determining how long a Medicare Set-Aside account should fund a beneficiary’s future medical costs stemming from workers’ compensation or liability claims. The life expectancy figure from the CDC’s table directly impacts the allocation timeline for projected medical expenses. Additionally, CMS typically references this data in its WCMSA Reference Guide, including Appendix 2, which specifies the Life Table year in use.

You can view the 2022 Life Tables on the CDC’s official site here.

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