You learned the care. Now learn how to get paid.
Having a license does not automatically create revenue. Every payer has its own enrollment requirements, documentation standards, billing rules, deadlines, and compliance risks.
Get Paid is a practical, 49-chapter working manual designed to help Home Care and Assisted Living operators understand how reimbursement works across Medicare, Medicaid, the VA, long-term care insurance, and private pay.
Written by senior care operator and consultant Allen Chaney, this approximately 316-page National Edition takes operators beyond licensing and into the financial side of running a sustainable senior care business.
What You'll Learn
Inside, you'll learn how to navigate:
Medicare — skilled vs. custodial care, Home Health Agency enrollment, PDGM, hospice, Medicare Advantage, cost reports, and survey readiness
Medicaid — waivers, provider enrollment, client eligibility, managed care, EVV, billing, self-direction, HCBS, and I/DD funding
VA Programs — understanding opportunities to serve eligible veterans and their families
Long-Term Care Insurance — documentation, claims, authorizations, and working with insurance carriers
Private Pay — setting rates, contracts, pricing strategy, and understanding true operating margins
Assisted Living Economics — reimbursement, resident payment structures, and pricing beds
Revenue Cycle Management — billing, collections, denials, appeals, authorizations, and follow-up
Compliance & Risk — overpayments, audits, investigations, documentation, and lawful referral development
Cash Flow & Workforce Costs — understanding what billed revenue actually becomes after payroll and overhead
Growth & Acquisition — buying and selling agencies, rate advocacy, and planning for the 2026–2030 reimbursement environment
This Isn't Just a Book. It's a Working Manual.
Every chapter is designed to help you put the information into practice.
Included:
✅ 49 detailed chapters
✅ 343 checklist items
✅ A checklist at the end of every chapter
✅ Worked examples using real-world numbers
✅ State-variation guidance
✅ Sources and re-check dates
✅ 12 fill-in templates
✅ Codes and forms reference
✅ State research worksheet
✅ Senior care reimbursement glossary
✅ Operator-specific implementation playbooks
Who This Book Is For
Get Paid was created for:
🏡 Home Care agency owners
❤️ Assisted Living operators
🏥 Home Health operators
🩺 Hospice operators
♿ I/DD and HCBS providers
📋 Licensing consultants and senior care coaches
💼 Entrepreneurs evaluating senior care business models
🤝 Buyers and sellers of healthcare agencies
Whether you're just entering senior care or already operating, understanding reimbursement can be the difference between simply having a license and building a financially sustainable operation.
The Bottom Line
A license does not create revenue. Payers do.
You need to understand:
Who pays.
What they pay for.
How you enroll.
What you document.
How you bill.
How you avoid denials.
And how you actually collect.
That's what Get Paid was built to teach.
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Title: Get Paid
Subtitle: The Operator's Working Manual for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and Insurance Reimbursement
Edition: 2026 National Edition
Series: Senior Care Operator Series
Author: Allen Chaney
Length: Approximately 316 pages
Format: 49-Chapter Working Manual
Important: This book provides educational and operating guidance and is not legal advice. Medicare, Medicaid, VA, insurance, licensing, reimbursement, and compliance requirements can change. Operators should verify current requirements with the applicable payer, state agency, regulator, or qualified professional before acting.
