Private Pay Home Care
Buy home care services when they are not covered by other payers.
Private Pay
Service overview
What Is Private Pay Home Care?
Accra’s Private Pay home care program allows people to buy home care services with their private dollars when they are not covered by health insurance or other payers. Individuals are responsible for finding their own employees and once they do, Accra will assist you with employee paperwork, record keeping and payroll duties.
How to get Private Pay home care services
- Contact Accra’s Intake team via email at fmsintake@accracare.org
- An intake meeting will be completed to go over policies and timesheets, and staff will complete an application and background study.
Private Pay FAQ
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Q: How much does Private Pay home care cost?
A: The participant, or designated third-party payer, is responsible to pay:
- A monthly fee of $150.00 for the first Participant plus $50.00 for each additional Participant residing in the same home
- Wages for hours worked by the employee, plus 12.75% for employer payroll taxes, workers compensation, and liability insurance.
- * For clients who live in St. Paul, Minneapolis, or Duluth, an additional 4.15% PTO fee for employees will be added to comply with city Sick & Safe ordinances (for a total fee of 16.9%)
- $51.50 for each required background study for employees (the DHS rate)
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Q: Can you bill private insurance for this service?
A: Currently, our system does not allow us to bill private insurance.
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Q: How much do staff get paid? Where do I find my staff?
A: The Responsible Party will determine the pay rate for their staff. Since we are not a staffing agency, the Responsible Party will find their own staff. RPs can use the Accra Job Board to find available caregivers.
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Q: How do I get started?
A: Contact Accra’s Intake team via email at fmsintake@accracare.org
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Q: Who do I pay for Private Pay?
A: An invoice will be sent to the Responsible Party, or designated third-party payer, each month. Payment to Accra is due upon receipt of the invoice.
Why choose Accra?
Accra will provide you with the tools and resources you need to successfully direct your care programs and manage your responsibilities as a participant employer.
- Affordable service fees
- Quick and efficient set-up of services
- Bi-weekly payroll and weekly vendor payments, with additional payroll processing on off-weeks
- Easy to read monthly spending reports
- Assigned service coordinator for each participant
- Knowledgeable and helpful staff
- More than 15 years of experience with highly satisfied clients statewide
- Accra is a recognized leader in FMS and partners with nationally recognized agencies to continually enhance services
GET STARTED
How to get Private Pay Home Care services
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Schedule an intake meeting
An intake meeting will be completed to go over policies and timesheets, and staff will complete an application and background study.
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Find a caregiver
Since we are not a staffing agency, the Responsible Party will find their own staff. RPs can use the Accra Job Board to find available caregivers.
Once the approval is received, intake documents are completed and employees are hired, services can begin.