We manage the entire Medicare and Medicaid credentialing and enrollment process — from PECOS enrollment and CCN/PTAN applications to state Medicaid provider enrollment and revalidation — so your agency gets certified, stays in-network, and gets paid without delays.
Medicare and Medicaid credentialing is one of the most common reasons new home care and home health agencies fail to get paid — missing forms, wrong enrollment type, and revalidation deadlines. AHC & ACS handles the entire application lifecycle for you, so your agency receives a CCN/PTAN and state Medicaid provider number quickly.
Programs
Medicare (PECOS), State Medicaid / Managed Care
Key Applications
CMS-855A, CMS-855B, state Medicaid enrollment packets
Typical Timeline
Medicare 60–90 days • State Medicaid 30–120 days
Coverage
Home Health, Home Care, Hospice-ready applications
A clear, guided path from application to approval so you can begin billing Medicare and Medicaid with confidence.
We confirm your entity type, ownership structure, and licensure to determine the correct enrollment pathways.
We complete CMS-855 forms, state Medicaid packets, ownership disclosures, and supporting documentation accurately.
We submit to the MAC and state Medicaid agencies, track status, and respond to any development requests.
You receive your CCN/PTAN and Medicaid provider number, plus guidance on staying compliant and billing correctly.
End-to-end PECOS and MAC enrollment, including Form CMS-855A preparation, CCN assignment, and PTAN issuance.
Provider enrollment with state Medicaid agencies and managed care organizations, including addenda and disclosures.
Timely revalidation filings, address and ownership changes, and deactivation/reactivation to protect billing privileges.
CMS-855A/855B updates for ownership changes, new locations, and multi-site expansions so coverage continues uninterrupted.
Assistance with fingerprint-based background checks, site verification, and the CMS screening requirements that gate enrollment.
Retainer support to keep every provider record, enrollment, and contract current as your agency grows.
Common questions from home care and home health agencies.
Medicare credentialing enrolls your agency with CMS through the PECOS system and a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), resulting in a CCN and PTAN. State Medicaid enrollment is a separate process managed by each state's Medicaid agency (and often managed care plans), with its own application and documents. Most home health agencies need both to bill fully, and AHC & ACS manages both.
Medicare enrollment typically takes 60–90 days but can take longer if a site visit or additional documentation (development) is requested. State Medicaid enrollment varies widely, ranging from about 30 to 120 days. Completing accurate applications the first time is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays — which is exactly what our credentialing team does.
They are related but distinct. Medicare certification often requires an accreditation survey for home health agencies, while Medicaid requirements vary by state. We sequence credentialing and accreditation so each step supports the next — no wasted time or duplicated effort. AHC & ACS handles both under one plan.
Missing revalidation can deactivate your Medicare billing privileges, stop payments, and require re-enrollment — costing weeks or months of revenue. We track revalidation cycles and file on time so your billing privileges stay active.
Let AHC & ACS manage your Medicare and Medicaid credentialing from start to finish. Schedule your free consultation and we'll map out your enrollment plan.