Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans: Allow you to see any Medicare-approved health care provider as long as they accept the plan’s payment terms and agree to see you. You may also have access to a network of providers. You can see doctors th...
Check the provider’s certification, licensing and payment policies. Is the hospice Medicare-certified, licensed and accredited in your state? Is it certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a We Honor Veterans program? Does it accept Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits and most p...
Although you’ll be making most of your money through payers like insurance companies and Medicare, your practice will need a credit card processor for when patients need to pay at the point of care. Not only has the world of credit card processing changed lately, with the addition of EMV ...
Navigating Medicare Advantage provider networks requires clarity to ensure you receive optimal care. Here’s why it’s crucial to understand whether you need to stay within a provider network: Coverage Limitations:Some Medicare Advantage plans, such as Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO plan) and ...
All too often we are contacted by people suggesting they are an NEMT provider only to find out they are driving their own personal car or sedan as an owner-operator and transporting ambulatory people to medical appointments. Sorry, but driving rideshare is definitely not the same as a ...
Freelancers who operate as sole proprietors have to pay "self-employment taxes," which are Social Security and Medicare taxes. Ordinarily, the cost of these taxes is split between employer and employee. But a sole proprietor is both the employer and the employee, so you have to pay twice ...
Here’s the catch, though: Medicare will only pay a certain price for a doctor’s visit or health service. If your provider accepts that amount — i.e., the “Medicare-approved amount” — then the fee will be covered. If your doctor doesn’t accept Medicare, in some instances, you ...
If you wish to work for a home health care or hospice agency that’s certified to accept Medicare payments, you will need to complete an approved training course. Each state sets its own requirements regarding the length of a home health aide training program, but programs require at least ...
Social Security and Medicare taxes (also known as FICA taxes) state disability taxes (if applicable) In addition to taxes, you may also have deductions taken out of your paycheck, such as: retirement contributions insurance premiums union dues charitable contributions 401k loan payments How much...
If you wish to work for a home health care or hospice agency that’s certified to accept Medicare payments, you will need to complete an approved training course. Each state sets its own requirements regarding the length of a home health aide training program, but programs require at least ...