APA specializes in all aspects of waiver billing (including county and MSHO programs). Medicaid Waiver programs help provide services to people who would otherwise be in an institution, nursing home, or hospital to receive long-term care in the community. Prior to 1991, the Federal Medicaid Waiver program paid for services only if a person lived in an institution. The approval of Federal Medicaid Waiver programs allowed states to provide services to consumers in their homes and in their communities.  The Waiver program is all about client outcomes.  That’s why we work with you, the case manager, the physician, the insurance carriers and, of course, your clients to ensure that those outcomes are met while navigating the maze of regulations we are all accountable to.  With your help, APA works hard to balance the needs of your clients while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers who fund these programs.

APA Medical is a Resource for Waiver Billing Questions

At APA Medical, we know how important understanding Waiver/MSHO programs can be to get products and services to those who need them. For that reason, we provide in-services for case management groups and individuals, either in-house or at their location. We also provide paper catalogs for quick and easy product lookup and a website (www.apamedical.com) that showcases our products and services, as well as many more resources.

APA Medical can process billing for most insurance: MA (medical assistance), Medicare, Ucare, Medica, HealthPartners, Blue Cross, and many others. We also work with the following waivers: EW (elderly waiver), CADI (Community Access for Disability Inclusion), DD (Developmental Disabilities), BI (Brain Injury), CAC (Community Alternative Care), CDCS (Consumer Directed Community Supports), and AC Grant (Alternative Care).

Two Decades of Experience in Waiver Programs

We have over 20 years of working with Waiver/MSHO programs and the ability to facilitate transactions with other suppliers of services that can’t bill waiver themselves. If you are able to utilize waiver billing, APA Medical can get you almost any product or service you require. We are constantly working with Case Managers to quickly get them the products and services they need for their customers.

Common and not so common instances in which APA can help:

Upgrades

Client or caregiver request an item no one will provide through insurance benefits because of cost.  (Examples would be power patient lifters). APA will help you determine if the client really needs the upgrade and work on various ways we could provide.

Overages

Client needs more incontinence supplies than what DHS allows. APA will help you determine if client needs a different product to meet their needs or how we can cover the additional quantities required.

Professional Services Where the Provider Can’t Bill Waiver

APA can be the intermediary between the provider of a service and the billing to the waiver program.

Strange Requests for Equipment or Services

APA gets these requests all the time. Again, we will work with you to evaluate the appropriate nature and get you a quote.
In general, if there is any question you may have regarding either insurance or waiver billing, please feel free to contact us. If you are unsure of what another provider is telling you, even in that situation we are happy to confirm that what they are telling you is correct or, if we disagree, why.

Once again, providing assistance to you, the health care professional,  is one of the things we are most proud of here at APA Medical. We hope that you never hesitate to reach out to us to see if we can assist you with any waiver billing transactions or questions.

As we enter the season of giving, APA Medical would like to remind you that a lift chair is the kind of present that will be remembered for a lifetime! Power assist chairs provide the ultimate in comfort and relaxation; one doesn’t need to have a medical condition to enjoy their benefits. Anyone who has an active lifestyle at all, or who suffers from minor aches and pains will enjoy the comfort provided by power-operated lift chairs.

APA offers a wide variety of the most comfortable chairs you’ll ever sit in. Our power-assisted lift chairs are a revelation to anyone who sits in them. This holiday season, there’s no better gift to give than increasing the all-around comfort and quality of life of your loved one. Not only that—at APA Medical, we guarantee you won’t find lower prices on lift chairs anywhere else.

With over 30 customizable chairs to choose from—how do you find the right one? We’re so glad you asked!

The Best Lift Chairs in the Twin Cities

As you can see on our page for lift chairs, we offer six different series of chairs, each offering its strengths: MaxiComfort, Comforter, Comforter Wide, Siesta, Signature, and Value. Each series has a variety of options with different sizes, features, looks, feels, and fabrics to choose from.

Each series of chairs has a variety of both size and fabric options. When it comes to the size of the chair you want, each series has an easy-to-follow guide to best match you with a chair based on height and weight. If you’re buying a chair for a family, it’s smart to buy one that would comfortably fit the largest person who will regularly use the chair.

All lift chairs come in a durable, 100% polyester fabric. They are offered in an array of designer colors to seamlessly blend into all decors. In addition to the standard colors that each chair is offered in, you can upgrade your chair by selecting one of the additional polyester colors, the Valor, the Brisa, or the Brisa Fresco. All standard cloth fabrics include SoftTouch with Stain Defense material. Silicone was added to the manufacturing process of these fabrics, making the fabric stain and moisture repellent.

Lift Chairs with a Variety of High-Performance Fabrics

Along with the “Standard” fabric, APA also offers a “High-Performance” fabric that is stain resistant, has a liquid barrier, and is antimicrobial. Nanotex is the first high-performance technology that builds permanent spill and stain resistance into the fiber structure of the fabric. The performance design of nanotechnology bonds with fabrics rather than coating them for unmatched superior protection.

Durablock liquid barrier (Durablock and Nanotex) combines to create a permanent stain protection with a breathable barrier to protect any upholstery when exposed to liquid. This unique combination is easily maintained with any cleaner. The 100% polyester backing will extend the life of your fabric, ultimately lowering or even eliminating replacement costs!

Bioam antimicrobial product protection (Nanotex + BioAm) controls the microorganisms that cause odors, stains, mold, and mildew. This combination offers antimicrobial protection so that fabrics become resistant to bacterial growth! When Nanotex and BioAm are paired with the Durablock liquid barrier – you will have the highest in performance fabrics.

Lift Chairs Make a Fantastic Gift for the Holidays

As the holidays approach, APA Medical is proud to offer such a fantastic assortment of lift chairs, one of which would make the perfect gift for a loved one. Providing the ultimate in comfort and relaxation, a lift chair is a perfect addition to any den or living room to watch your favorite holiday movies or the stretch run for both the NFL and college football seasons. As always, we promise you that we have the lowest prices you’ll find anywhere on all of our lift chairs!

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