We do the same, private pay if we are not able to direct bill the LTC carrier, but if we are able to set up direct billing we will do that also. Research up front helps, as there are so many different plan options.

Beth Taylor

Prior Auth Manager

HealthStar Home Health

North St. Paul, MN 55109

Office: (877) 600-7307 or (651)789-8777

Fax: (651) 789-8787

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From: list-manager@list.mnhomecare.org [mailto:list-manager@list.mnhomecare.org] On Behalf Of Salin, Tracy
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2014 2:29 PM
To: billers@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: RE: Long term care

The way we manage them here is we set up the client on private pay. They are the responsible billing party. Each month with client’s release consent, we will send the LTC any requested information along with a copy of the client’s claim. They will process the claims and reimburse the client. This is the way we feel works best as there is no guarantee of payment from LTC companies.

From: list-manager@list.mnhomecare.org [mailto:list-manager@list.mnhomecare.org] On Behalf Of Mary Jonason
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 3:33 PM
To: Billers@list.mnhomecare.org
Subject: Long term care

Happy Friday everyone!

I am wondering if any of you would be willing to share how your agencies handle billing Long Term care policies.  We are looking at revamping our process and I wanted to check with everyone for possible ideas?

thanks

Mary Jonason

Accounts Receivable Manager

Prairie River Homecare

 Phone 763-682-0665  fax 763-682-6543

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