How to start a Private Home Care Provider agency in Georgia

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Thinking about starting a Private Home Care Provider (PHCP) agency in Georgia?
This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process from forming your business and applying for licensure with the Georgia Department of Community Health, to preparing policies, hiring staff, and getting ready for your first survey.

In this video, you’ll learn:

*What a Private Home Care Provider agency is in Georgia

*How to form your business legally (LLC, EIN, bank account)

*How to apply for a Provisional License and then a Regular License

*The exact documents and policies you’ll need for your application

*Staffing, background checks, and insurance requirements

*How to get paid: Private pay, Medicaid, and waiver programs

*Tips for passing your on-site survey and growing your business

Helpful Links & Resources:
1) Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

https://dch.georgia.gov/divisionsoffi...

2) Private Home Care Program Page & Licensing Packet.

https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.geo...

3) Rules and Regulations for Private Home Care Providers (Georgia Administrative Code 111-8-65).

https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/111...

4) Georgia Secretary of State – Business Registration (LLC/Corporation).

https://georgia.gov/register-llc

5)Georgia Medicaid Provider Enrollment – GAMMIS Portal.

https://www.mmis.georgia.gov/portal/P...

https://empowerline.org/for-professio...

6) Georgia Caregiver Registry (for family employers and caregivers).

https://dch.georgia.gov/office-inspec...

7) IRS: 

www.irs.gov/ein

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