How do I become an independent contractor as a LPN

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Does anyone know how to become an independent contractor as a LPN? I am looking to do so because I have a family member which lives out of town from me that needs assistance in their home but is not eligible for home care yet. If I became an independent contractor could I go in and help her and get paid for it at the same time?

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Specializes in Labor&Delivery/Peds/Psych/Correctional.

Well, I'm a INP (independent nurse provider) in Cali as an LVN, and what you need to do is contact medi-cal, apply to become a INP, once you get whats called a provider number you can then submit a TAR (treatment authorization Request) along with a POT (plan of treatment) to medical and then if approved There you go, the only thing is as an LVN you need to have an RN for case managment to do the initial visit and open the case and if you have those in place you're good.....I wish you success in all your endeavors!!!

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How do you get an RN to open the case for you? Is there a list medi-cal has, or how do you go about getting an RN?

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Specializes in Labor&Delivery/Peds/Psych/Correctional.

Well u can post an ad on craigslist(FOR FREE) or jobsites like (monster or careerbuilder) really easy and simple but cost , medi-cal puts out a list of providers you can contact,but in my case it was simple, I was fortunate enough to already have relationships with a couple of RN's that did case management for home health agencies already......hope that helps a bit

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Specializes in Peds Homecare.

What state are you in. Rules are different according to your location.

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hi i know this is an old thread, however i was wondering if you had the contact info for medical?

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Specializes in Labor&Delivery/Peds/Psych/Correctional.

In fact email me directly and I'll send the info to you privately, I don't want to give that info out like that posting it on this site like that.....gotta make me work a lil bit

email address is [email protected]

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Specializes in Labor&Delivery/Peds/Psych/Correctional.

Oh and BTW make sure u say thank you because this info I'm just handing to you, but it took me all types of searching and investigating to get this info, I wish some. One would of volunteered this info....yes I know I'm Bae!!!! LOL

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I’m super interested in becoming an independent LPN contractor and being able to bill Medicare/Medicaid without an agency. I’m in Illinois, does anyone have any advice ?

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I am also in California and looking to begin this process of becoming a independent lvn contractor. Is there any help websites to start with?

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Email me I am an INP been doing it for 3 years. [email protected]

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24 minutes ago, S. G said:

I am also in California and looking to begin this process of becoming a independent lvn contractor. Is there any help websites to start with?

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Email me I am an INP been doing it for 3 years. Imnursepatrice@gmail.co

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