Calling all independent nurses and aides who use Rhino Bill

[Sweet Jane]

Better check the status of any up and coming pay checks. We are no longer permitted to bill via Rhino Bill. We now have to bill thru caresource.com. You will need a copy of your client's service plan to get set up on their site so you can bill. If you have any questions you can call the nice people at My Care Ohio @ 1 800 488-0134.

Not trying to spread bad rumors here, but my client's day aide called them and was told that in the future, when we bill, we are NOT guaranteed to be paid in a week. Our billing cycle can now take from seven days up to TWENTY DAYS for one week of billing to be approved! If this is true it is absolute ********. We are considered independent contractors. These are NOT the terms I agreed to when I sighed up for an IP number. I have been an IP aide for going on four years, first they cut our wages, and NOW THIS??!

I am barely making ends meet as is, and now for them to do this to us??!! I personally think they are trying to get rid of all the independents and force the consumers to go back to using agencies. I have suspected this since our accounts are no longer handled by Care Star.

If anyone else has any info or advice I'd love to hear it.

[Sweet Jane]

I just found this as well

http://www.ohiohcp.org/HomeCare-Transitions-Final.pdf

Q: Will I still be able to use independent providers?

A: Yes. Independent providers will still be able to provide waiver nursing and personal care services. Your MyCare Ohio plan will contract with your independent provider for at least one year following your enrollment, unless a change is required.

What the heck does this mean??

And this, too.

Q: I am interested in directing my own care. Will I be able to do this through the MyCare Ohio plan I choose?

A: Yes. Your MyCare Ohio plan will offer you the opportunity to direct certain waiver

services.

* You will be able to recruit, hire, train, direct and terminate providers of personal care and/or Choices home care attendant services. Workers may include friends, neighbors and some relatives. You can also use agency-based providers to furnish hands-on care.

* You will also be able to negotiate rates for providers of certain services including Choices home care attendant services.

* You will be given information about directing your own care when you enroll in a MyCare Ohio plan. Information about self-direction will also be available in the Waiver Handbook given to you by your MyCare Ohio plan.

* You can request information about directing your own care from your MyCareOhio care manager at any time. Your team will talk to you about this option to see if it is right for you.

Doesn't look good for us IPs, esp the aides...