Membership

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Membership Applications

Membership Application Associates/Corporate Sponsorship Application

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Why CAMPS and the HME Industry Need You

​During these waves of changes in the HME industry and economy, NOW is the time to support your state association. 

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Here is what CAMPS doing for you.

Protects Your Interests

​CAMPS’ lobbyist and staff are your advocates before the California Legislature, the Governor’s office and administrative agencies. Our endeavors have included and will continue to embrace issues affecting: licensure, sales tax, budget cuts, reimbursement, and much more.

Gives Immediate Answers

​CAMPS offers immediate help with industry problems and concerns. Our experienced staff can answer questions about many of your day-to-day business operations. For example: Licensure/Regulatory Requirements, Obtaining/Changing a Medi-Cal Provider Number, Billing Issues, and general HME information.

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Member Benefits

Legislative Advocacy

Budget Watch – CAMPS monitors the budget process to assure adequate funding and payment of HME services.  The association keeps members updated on the timeliness of a budget adoption, and advocates for provider payment in the event of a delay.

Bill Tracking – Hundreds of new bills are introduced every year in California.  CAMPS monitors proposed legislation to pinpoint any adverse affects to the HME industry. All efforts are made to support positive legislation, as well as oppose legislation that would negatively impact the HME industry.

Licensing Requirements – CAMPS is familiar with California HME licensure and regulatory requirements.  We continue to provide this information to our members, and assist them in the process when needed.

Regulatory Advocacy Efforts

Medi-Cal – CAMPS is the HME industry’s key line of defense when dealing with Medi-Cal issues.  Following are just a few of the things CAMPS members can expect:

• Claims Processing – CAMPS continually advocates on providers’ behalf to assure fair and timely payment of Medi-Cal claims.
• Payment Rates – The HME industry is always subject to payment reductions in the Medi-Cal program.  CAMPS has been highly successful in protecting the industry’s interest by minimizing or, more frequently, by deterring rate reductions.
• Provider Enrollment – CAMPS is knowledgeable about provider enrollment in the Medi-Cal program.  This knowledge is shared with our members in an effort to assist them in their enrollment efforts.
• Treatment Authorization Request – CAMPS has worked successfully with the Department of Health Services to assure a smooth and fair TAR process.
• CCS Medi-Cal – CAMPS has been successful in resolving claims processing delays with various CCS offices.  We continue our efforts to improve our relationship with this County operated program.
• Private Insurance – Through our Private Insurance Committee, CAMPS works to educate private insurance companies on the importance of HME services, and resolve any claims processing issues.
• Medicare – CAMPS is a member of the Medicare Region D, DMERC Advisory Committee (DAC).  The DAC is a structured group that works with the Region D carrier, CIGNA Medicare, to resolve claims processing issues.

Publications

CAMPS electronically publishes the California HME Update as a means to keep members updated on industry news. We use this method to report key urgent issues to members in a timely manner. Click here to access the California HME Update Archives.

Policies and Procedures Manual - Each Home Medical Device Retail Facility (HMDRF) must develop certain policies and procedures to be in compliance with California licensure requirements. CAMPS is offering a manual that contains sample policies and procedures that can be easily adapted to most HME businesses. CAMPS members receive a discounted rate. Click here for the order form.

Sales Tax Guide – This book offers tax application rules for HME items in California.  Members can purchase this useful tool at a reduced rate. Please complete this form to request your Sales Tax guide

Meetings & Educational Opportunities

Annual Convention – The CAMPS Education Committee works to offer informative educational information that is timely and pertaining to California providers.

Nuts & Bolts Seminars – Top industry speakers are retained to educate CAMPS members on the Nuts and Bolts of Medicare and Medi-Cal billing.

Cost Savings Programs

Business Insurance – CAMPS has its own business insurance program. The broker is VGM Insurance Services. VGM & Associates is a national buying group for independent home medical equipment providers.

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Member Profile Update

To update your member profile information, please contact Membership Services, Benjamin Ichimaru at bichimaru@amgroup.us or at (916) 443-2115 x137.