How To Add Authorizations to a Client Profile
This article will assist you in creating new authorizations for clients
Why Add an Authorization to a Client Profile?
Step 1: Login to eCaring Dashboard
- Adding an authorization to a client profile is necessary to:
- Schedule staff
- Pay staff
- Process billing for insurance or private pay clients
Without an authorization in the system, you will not be able to schedule shifts.
How to Add an AuthorizationStep 1: Login to eCaring Dashboard
- Login to your eCaring Dashboard.
- Navigate to Clients by clicking "Clients" from your menu bar.
- This brings you to your list of clients.
- Select the desired client for whom you'd like to add the new authorization.
- Select Authorizations from the client menu bar. This will bring you to the Authorizations page.
- On the right-hand side, click Add New. This will open the "New Authorization" pop-up window.
- Fill in the information related to the new authorization. Enter as much information as possible; more information maybe required if submitting to EVV. However, the recommended minimum information to be added includes:
- Payor Information
- The Service the client will be receiving
- Start Date of the authorization
- Amount of Hours and Frequency the service will be provided
Step 6: Save Authorization
Step 7: Select Cancel to enter Authorization without adding a schedule
Step 8: Repeat steps for adding other service type authorizations