How to Set Up a Medi-Cal Provider (And Is It Worth It for Home Health & Hospice?)

🚨 Medicare vs Medi-Cal: Which one should your agency actually work with? In this episode of The Home Health Consultant Podcast, our co-founder Mariam Treystman and Kelly McCarthy break down the realities of setting up a Medi-Cal provider account, getting your Medi-Cal PIN through PAVE, and the financial truth about accepting Medi-Cal patients in home health and hospice. This conversation covers the operational, financial, and compliance realities agencies face when deciding whether Medi-Cal is worth it. 💡 Whether you’re opening a new agency, expanding insurance contracts, or trying to understand California healthcare reimbursement, this is essential listening. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share for more home health & hospice insights! 📬 Want tools like this in your inbox? Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thehomehealthconsultant.com/n... 0:00 - Intro 0:54 - Differences between MediCare & MediCal 3:17 - How to Apply for MediCal? 5:38 - What to Do When My Application is Approved? 7:40 - Pros & Cons to Work With MediCal 12:48 - Referral Software