The Medicare & Medicaid Blog
Articles and resources to help mental health professionals navigate the complex regulations and policies surrounding Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare Reimbursement Rates: A Guide for Therapists (2026)
Learn how to find 2026 Medicare reimbursement rates, use CPT codes, and navigate the CMS fee schedule tool to simplify billing for your therapy practice.
How to Learn Medicare Billing as a Therapist: What Every Provider Needs to Know
Learn Medicare billing for therapists with a step-by-step guide to enrollment, eligibility, documentation, coding, claims, and reimbursement.
After You Submit: How to Check Your Medicare Credentialing Status and What to Do Next
Wondering how long Medicare credentialing takes? Learn how to check your application status in PECOS, handle development requests, and what to do after you hit submit.
Don’t Start Medicare Credentialing Yet: Read This First
Avoid delays and frustration in the Medicare credentialing process! Discover the essential prep steps therapists need before starting Medicare credentialing, plus tips for a smoother application.
Marketing for Medicare Therapists: How to Attract More Clients to Your Practice
Learn practical marketing strategies for Medicare therapists, including referral relationships, local visibility, and online presence to attract more Medicare clients.
How to Prepare for Insurance Audits: Audit Compliant Documentation
With the right preparation and understanding of audit-compliant documentation, you can confidently manage insurance audits and avoid common pitfalls.
Medicare Policy Changes: What Therapists and Providers Need to Know
Learn how Medicare policy changes impact telehealth, billing, and reimbursement for therapists in 2025, plus how to stay compliant without burning out.
Medicare Credentialing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Therapists
Did you know accepting Medicare can be a great way to add more clients to your practice? This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide to Medicare credentialing, as well as some tips for a smooth process and common mistakes to avoid.
Mastering Medicare Billing A Guide for Beginners and Experts
Medicare billing can be a complex and confusing process, but I’ve billed thousands of medicare sessions with ease, and I will teach you how you can do it too. This blog post will provide you with the basics of Medicare billing, including coverage, parts, and common mistakes.
Medicare Changes for 2024
Medicare is introducing new benefits and updates for 2024 that may affect your therapy practice and clients. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the most important changes to Medicare Part A, B, and D, and how to prepare for them.
Should You Opt In or Opt Out of Medicare as a Therapist?
Learn what it means to opt in or opt out of Medicare as a therapist, plus how credentialing, billing, and payment rules actually work so you can choose the right path for your practice.
TPE Audits: Key Steps for Medicare Providers to Prepare and Succeed
Learn about TPE audits for Medicare, why providers get selected, and how to prepare audit-proof documentation to stay compliant and confident.
New Year, New Medicare Benefits - Time to Review for 2024!
Medicare has introduced new benefits and updates for 2024 that may impact your therapy services. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to review your Medicare enrollment, billing, and compliance for the new year.
Unlock the Mystery: Medicare Supplements vs. Secondary Insurance Explained
Dive into the crucial distinctions between Medicare Supplemental and Secondary Insurance. Explore the intricacies and ensure billing expertise with my comprehensive Medicare billing course—grab it now for lifetime access!
Step-by-Step: Updating Your Address with Medicare
Update your Medicare address to avoid denied claims and billing issues. Easy steps and a helpful tutorial included.
Medicare Modifiers Made Easy: Your Key to Billing Success
Master Medicare billing with these easy tips and modifiers to avoid denied claims and get paid correctly.
Medicare Credentialing 101 - Requirements for Therapists
Learn how to become a Medicare provider for therapists. Includes info on NPI, Medicare enrollment, Medicare screening, and working with a Medicare consultant.
Preparing for a Medicare Audit: Tips for Mental Health Providers
Worried about a Medicare audit? Learn how mental health providers can prepare with clear documentation, avoid common audit triggers, and respond confidently. Stay compliant and protect your practice with these expert tips.