1. Sheila Ashburn, Finance Director Patricia A. Kimball, Executive Director Wellspring, Inc

2. Who are we?  Men’s Halfway House (1968) 15 bed licensed as a substance abuse treatment program.  Women’s Halfway House (1980) 13 bed licensed as a substance abuse treatment program.  Outpatient Services (1987) has both a substance abuse and mental health license.  All programs are co-occurring capable.  Approximately 35 to 40 employees of which only 6 are administrative with the remainder being clinical. Majority license ADCA, CADC, LADC, CCS, LCPC, 2 LCSW’s

3. What is our budget: Total Agency Budget1.7 million Revenue Billed$ 950,000 Other Revenues $ 750,000 Revenue Sources: Medicaid Commercial/Private Payers Other (including self-Pay) Other Revenue: Government Grants/Contracts Foundation/Private

4. Halfway House: Residential Programs

5. Outpatient Services

6. Cost of Billing 3 rd Party Billing & Self Pay Therapist Helper (outpatient only): Start up Cost $ 4,000 (single provider starts at $549) We are licensed for 2 users and up to 7 counselors Maintenance $600 to $700 per year What we use this for: 3 rd Party Insurance (prints CMS-1500 & HCFA forms) Tracks client portion (co-pays & self pay)

7. Billing Medicaid for both residential & outpatient services. We have two options: 1. Use the new portal to bill Medicaid clients No cost involved Disadvantage we do not have the option to print reports 2. Purchase from outside company Cost to convert to new system $1,400 Updates between $500- $1000 per year Telephone support $100 Advantage we can generate our own reports and have more accountability.

8. Staffing Billing is managed, maintained and managed by Finance Director. In Residential Programs each Office Manager is responsible for monthly billing. In Outpatient a bookkeeper/office manager bills weekly. All managers are crossed trained to be able to ensure that billing is done on time and kept current.

9. Thank you for your time. Questions