Pricing · Flat-fee cost reports
Medicare Cost Report Pricing and Service Fees
A Medicare cost report from Soriaga & Associates, LLC costs $1,599.99 for a low- or full-utilization report and $500 for a no-utilization report. Both are flat fees with a 72-hour turnaround once your documents are complete. Every other service is quoted on your free 20-minute call.
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Cost report fees
How much does a Medicare cost report cost?
Our Medicare cost reports are a flat fee. You know the price before we start, and there is no hourly billing on a cost report: $1,599.99 for a low- or full-utilization home health or hospice report, and $500 for a no-utilization report.
Everything else depends on the size and scope of your agency. We quote those services in writing on your free 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA, so the number fits your situation. There is no obligation.
Every fee
What does each service cost?
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home health cost report, low or full utilization (CMS-1728-20) | Price$1,599.99 flat fee | Notes72-hour turnaround once your documents are complete |
| Hospice cost report, low or full utilization (CMS-1984-14) | Price$1,599.99 flat fee | Notes72-hour turnaround once your documents are complete |
| No-utilization cost report | Price$500 flat fee | Notes72-hour turnaround once your documents are complete |
| IDOA cost report (Illinois) | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesWritten quote before we start |
| Amended or prior-year cost report | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesScope depends on what needs to be corrected or filed |
| Bookkeeping | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesBased on your transaction volume and locations |
| Payroll | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesBased on your headcount and pay frequency |
| Tax preparation | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesBusiness and owner returns |
| Accounting consulting | PriceQuoted on your free 20-minute call | NotesBased on the scope of your project |
| Fractional CFO | PriceMonthly retainer, quoted on your call | NotesBased on the oversight and reporting you need |
Flat fees apply once we have confirmed your report type on the free call.
What does a flat-fee cost report include?
Each flat fee covers the same work, whatever the form:
- Preparation of your complete Medicare cost report
- Prepared and reviewed by CPAs
- Electronic filing through MCReF with your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
- 72-hour turnaround once your documents are complete
We confirm your report type and exactly what we need from you on the free call, before any work begins.
Why are some services quoted instead of priced here?
Bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, consulting, and IDOA cost reports depend on things we cannot know until we talk: how many transactions you have, how many employees you pay, how many locations you run, and which reports are due.
Rather than publish a number that does not fit your agency, we quote these services on your free 20-minute call and send the quote in writing. Fractional CFO work is a monthly retainer, also quoted on your call.
Which cost report page matches my agency?
Each form has its own page with deadlines, document lists, and a step-by-step process.
- Home health cost report (CMS-1728-20): for Medicare-certified home health agencies
- Hospice cost report (CMS-1984-14): for Medicare-certified hospices
- IDOA cost report: for Illinois home care agencies
- Medicare cost report filing overview: every report type we file
Why do we charge flat fees for cost reports?
- You can budget: a cost report is a known annual expense, so it should have a known price.
- You can call with a question without a meter running.
- You see the fee in writing before we start.
What happens next
- 01
Free 20-minute call
Tell Christian about your agency and what is on your plate. No pitch deck, no pressure.
- 02
Written fee quote
You get a clear written quote for the work before we start. No surprises.
- 03
We handle it
Your CPA team takes it from there and keeps you posted until it is filed.
Client reviews
What our clients say
5.0 from 15 Google reviews
“Soriaga & Associates LLC has expertly handled our Medicare Cost Report preparation and filing for several years. They are reliable professionals ensuring compliance and efficiency in filling out cost reports. They respond quickly to emails and provide proactive support.”
FAQ
Pricing questions, answered
Still have questions? Ask them on a free 20-minute call.
How much does a Medicare cost report cost?
We charge flat fees: $1,599.99 for a low- or full-utilization home health or hospice cost report, and $500 for a no-utilization report. You know the fee before we start, with no hourly billing.
What is the difference between a no-, low-, and full-utilization cost report?
No utilization means your agency furnished no covered services to Medicare beneficiaries during the entire cost reporting period. Low-utilization reports require approval from your Medicare Administrative Contractor. We confirm which type you file on the free call. The fee is $500 for no utilization and $1,599.99 for low or full utilization.
Is the fee the same for home health and hospice cost reports?
Yes. The fee is $1,599.99 for a low- or full-utilization report, whether it is a home health report (CMS-1728-20) or a hospice report (CMS-1984-14).
What does the flat fee include?
The flat fee covers preparation of your complete Medicare cost report by CPAs, review, and electronic filing through MCReF with your Medicare Administrative Contractor. Turnaround is 72 hours once your documents are complete.
How fast is the turnaround?
72 hours once your documents are complete. On your free call we confirm exactly which documents we need, and we send a preparation checklist when we begin.
How much do amended or prior-year cost reports cost?
Amended and prior-year cost reports are quoted on your free 20-minute call, because the work depends on what needs to be corrected or filed.
How much does an IDOA cost report cost?
IDOA (Illinois Department on Aging) cost reports are quoted on your free 20-minute call. You receive the quote in writing before we start.
How much do bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation cost?
These services are quoted on your free 20-minute call. The price depends on your transaction volume, headcount, number of locations, and which returns are due, so we quote after we understand your agency.
How much does a fractional CFO cost?
Fractional CFO services are a monthly retainer, quoted on your call. The scope depends on how much oversight, reporting, and planning your agency needs.
Do you work with agencies outside Illinois, and is the price the same?
Yes. We prepare Medicare cost reports for agencies nationwide, and the cost report fees are the same wherever your agency is located.
How do I get a quote?
Book a free 20-minute call with Christian Soriaga, CPA. You tell us about your agency, and we send a clear written fee quote after the call. There is no obligation.
Free 20-minute call
Know your cost before you commit.
Talk directly with Christian Soriaga, CPA. No pitch deck, no obligation.
On the call we’ll cover
- Your situation and what is due next
- Deadlines and filing status
- A clear written fee quote
- Clear next steps, no obligation
Christian Soriaga, CPA
Soriaga & Associates, LLC