Tricare insurance varies by region. You have three different areas for provider credentialing with Tricare: Tricare North, Tricare South, and TriWest. To apply to Tricare, you have to narrow it down to what specific region you are going to be in. North Carolina and up is Tricare North, while … [Read more...]
Getting on Insurance Panels Under a Group or Independently? (Updated)
Many people ask us, "Should I Get on Insurance Panels as a Group or Independently?" Here is how we helped out one such client: Q: I would like to ask you a question about how insurance credentialing has been provided on behalf of the Therapists at XYZ Medical Center (my company). I heard that … [Read more...]
Should I Accept Health Insurance? A Millennial’s Perspective
A few months ago, I made a startling realization: I'm getting older. This realization started out innocently enough when I found a gaping hole in my tooth. I was lucky enough to avoid things like braces and frequent visits to the dentist as a kid, but that luck has clearly run out. Scared and … [Read more...]
Can LMHCs or LPCs accept Medicare? (Updated)
Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LPCs, LMFTs, LCPCs, MFTs, etc.) can generally accept any and all types of insurance—from Blue Cross to Tri-Care. However, unless affiliated with a larger clinic or hospital, Medicare reimbursement has been oddly … [Read more...]
Can an LMHC, LMFT, or LPC get on Medicare? – 2018 UPDATE!
Currently, Medicare covers mental health services and visits with the following professionals: Psychiatrists Clinical psychologists Clinical social workers Nurse practitioners Clinical nurse specialists Physician assistants You might notice that a few mental health … [Read more...]
How to Complete CAQH Re-attestation
How to Complete CAQH Re-attestation - Get help, Credentialing CAQH re-attestation is simple enough. Once a quarter (that's 4 times a year) you'll receive an email form CAQH asking you to login to their system and re-attest your application. What this means is that you're to review your … [Read more...]
What Insurance Panels Do I want to Join?
If you're just beginning to think about accepting insurance, you might be wondering: "What insurance panels do I want to join, and which do I want to avoid?" There are a few major things to consider. How much does the insurance company pay for services? How quickly does the insurance … [Read more...]