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How to get a Home Health Care License in Maine
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Opportunities to open home care agencies continue to grow in Maine due to the aging population and preference of many elders to be cared for in their homes. Starting a home care agency to meet this great demand for in-home care in Maine may potentially be a rewarding business enterprise.
In Maine, a home health Care business offers helpful services for needing Maine residents, especially the elderly. The Maine home health business owner can go to the patient’s home and provide services.
Initially it is very important to understand the distinction between starting a medical skilled home health agency in Maine versus a non-medical home care agency in Maine. Medical skilled home health agencies as the name implies administer skilled Maine licensed nursing and rehab therapy services under physician’s orders with strict guidelines imposed. Medical home health agencies in Maine require extensive licensures that could include Medicare and Medicaid certifications. Basically non-medical home care services in Maine include personal care, assistance with daily living activities, meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. Such services are often vital for folks to remain safe and comfortable in their homes. Private pay rather than 3rd party billing sources are the most common form of payment for non-medical home care in Maine. Home Health Care is Licensed in Maine, Personal Care and Companion Care Home Care Services are not licensed in Maine. We are well informed with the Maine Home Care and Home Health Care Licensure process, call us today for a free Maine Home Care consultation.
Formal Home Care training or a medical background is not required for owning and managing a home care agency in Maine. Many healthcare workers in Maine often find this home care business endeavor attractive due to their experience but by no means is this a prerequisite for licensure in Maine. Strong communication and organization skills with a well planned home care business strategy are more fundamental to success when opening a Home Care Business in Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][contact-form-7 id=”17067″ html_class=”cf7_custom_style_1″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
What is Needed to Open a Home Health Business in Maine
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Starting a Home Health Business in Maine is a demanding task, as legal registration and permits for running the Home Health Business are required. The owner also needs to plan out the services that are offered by a Maine Home health business for needing patients or the elderly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Hiring In Maine, Home Health Care Consultant
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Consider hiring a Home Care Consultant that is knowledgeable about setting up home health care agencies in Maine. A good home health consultant can simplify the process and can expedite the Maine licensing and Medicare Accreditation process, train your personal on how to operate the home care agency and develop all the Maine Home Health Manuals that you will need in order to comply with Maine and federal laws.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Registrations for opening a Home Health Care Agency in Maine
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A home health business in Maine needs to be registered to be a legally operating business in the United States. We will get your Home Health Business Incorporated in Maine, as well as providing you with a Tax ID Number and NPI Number. We will complete all steps for Maine Home Health Licensing and guarantee you WILL get licensed for Home Health Care in Maine. [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”169″ img_size=”medium” qode_css_animation=””][vc_column_text]We also guarantee you WILL get Medicare Accredited in Maine. We come to your Maine Home Health Care Business location to walk you through a mock Medicare Accreditation audit and hold your hand through the entire process. Are you ready to get licensed and accredited for Home Health Care in Maine? Contact us today![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Maine Permits and Licenses required to open a Home Health Care Agency
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Permits and home health care licenses are required for a home health business in Maine. The business also requires local permits, which can include a health permit from the county’s health department and an occupational permit from the county’s building and planning department.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Tax ID and EINs required to open a Home Health Care Agency in Maine
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]To open a home health agency in Maine you will need to apply for tax IDs and licenses. We will contact the IRS to apply for an employer ID number, also known as an EIN. The business owner also needs a state tax permit, which we will obtain from the secretary of state’s office upon registration. The state tax permit covers income taxes and employment taxes for the business should it require additional assistance.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Office and Communications requirements to open a Home Health Care Agency in Maine
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Having an office is another thing the home health care business owner may need in Maine. The business office has a computer, telephone, e-mailing system, fax machine and patient files so the patients or elderly can contact the Maine home health care during opening hours. A Home Care Agency will also establish a business checking account and credit card account and apply for business loans if required to meet home care start-up costs in Maine. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”4391″ qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The office is also where the business owner spends time organizing the budget, creating service plans and prepares for visits that must be made for the following day or week on the road. Depending on the services that will be offered, you may need to obtain a lab license or waiver.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]You may also need to obtain a contract to handle bio-hazardous waste in Maine. We want to help you get started. How can you go wrong when we are not only experienced, but guarantee licensure for home health care as well as guaranteeing your Maine home health care business will get Medicare Accredited.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]
Maine Home Health Care Policy and Procedures and all agency operational materials required to open a Home Health Care Agency
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]We suggest that you purchase professionally written Maine Home Care policy and procedures manuals. These Maine policy and procedures need to be written specifically to include all of Maine and federal requirements. If skilled services are provided these policies must include Medicare’s conditions of participation and Accrediting body requirements. You will also be required to have all operational materials such as new patient admission packets, Personal Files, Logs, Forms, In-service Education Plans, Nursing Procedures, Documented minutes for committee meetings, etc.
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