Home health agencies pay caregivers continuously while Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers reimburse on a delay. Funding bridges that payroll-to-reimbursement gap so you can grow census without running out of cash.
What home health care agencies use funding for
- Caregiver and nursing payroll
- Bridging Medicare/Medicaid and insurance reimbursements
- Recruiting, training, and background checks
- Scheduling, EVV, and billing software
- Working capital to expand service area and census
How much can you borrow?
Home health agencies typically borrow $25,000 to $1,000,000 — primarily A/R financing and working capital scaled to billings, since reimbursement timing drives the business.
The cash-flow challenge for home health care agencies
Caregivers are paid weekly or bi-weekly, but Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers can take 30 to 90 days to reimburse. Every new client widens the gap, so rapid growth requires financing tied to your receivables.
Tip: Reimbursement receivables scale with your census, so A/R-based funding grows right alongside your agency.
Best financing options
This is a classic case for A/R financing, which advances cash against reimbursement claims so payroll is always covered. A line of credit or working capital adds flexibility for growth.
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Fund your home health agency
Cover caregiver payroll while Medicare and insurers reimburse on a delay.
Check My Funding OptionsFrequently asked questions
How do home health agencies fund payroll?
A/R financing advances cash against Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance claims, so caregivers are paid weekly while reimbursements take 30–90 days.
Does this funding scale as my census grows?
Yes — because it's tied to your reimbursement receivables, available funding rises as your census and billings grow.