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There are great opportunities in becoming a State Tested Nursing Assistant for Medicare. Although you will have to obtain certification and find Medicare patients, you’ll benefit with expanded career opportunities. Some of the most common questions for this exciting career are listed below.

Q. How does an agency obtain a Provider Number?

A. Once you’ve obtained certification from Medicare, JCAHO, or CHAP , contact the provider enrollment department in your region to assist you. It is easy to contact these agencies with the following websites:

Medicare: www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicare.asp

JCAHO: www.jointcommission.org

CHAP: www.chapinc.org/chap-consumer.htm

Q.What do I need to do to get my Non-Agency Personal Care Aide number?

A.You’ll need to submit the following documents to the Provider Enrollment Department in your region. A copy of your Social Security Card, a copy of a current government issued ID with your name, photo, current address, and expiration date on it, a copy of your CNA or HHA certification or other equivalent training completed in the last 24 months, a copy of your current First Aide Certification, and a letter of referral from an Ohio Home Health Care, Transitions MRDD, or Transitions Carve-Out Waiver Consumer who wants you to be their provider.

Q. How do I arrange for an RN supervisor and why do I need one?

A. Because as an CNA you’re required to be under supervision of an RN, you must arrange for an RN to work with you as a Medicare provider. You can choose any RN supervisor that you know, who agrees to act as your supervisor. It’s important to note that your RN supervisor does not need to be a Medicare provider that they do need to have an active nursing license.

Q. Does the RN supervisor get paid?

A. The RN may or may not be paid by the LPN that he/she is supervising. This is worked out between the RN and the LPN.

Q. How do I get paid for my services?

A.In order to get paid for your services as a Medicare provider CNA, you must obtain the proper forms on the CareStar Ohio Home Care Information website. Don’t forget to get a 1099 form from the state of Ohio for tax purposes-as you are considered to be self-employed and the 1099s replaces your normal W-2 form. Submit all claims to: Ohio Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 2644, Columbus, Ohio 43266. DO NOT FOLD THE CLAIM FORM.

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