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Checklist: Initial Setup for Services & Billing Configuration

Set up the required configurations so that services can be recorded and billed correctly.

Amit GadhiaยทApril 14, 2026

โœ… When should this feature be used?

Use this guide when:

  • Setting up the system for the first time

  • Introducing resident billing

  • Making changes to billing structure or logic


๐Ÿงญ Overview

To ensure that services can be recorded and billed correctly, several configuration steps must be completed.

The checklist below guides you through the setup process.


โš™ Step by Step: Billing Setup

Please complete the following steps in the given order.


โ˜ 1. Define Service Cost Types

Define the different cost categories for services, for example:

  • Care costs

  • Accommodation costs

  • Support costs

  • Other costs

๐Ÿ‘‰ These categories are used to structure services.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Configure Service Cost Types

Configure the core cost categories required for billing services. This setup is typically done once per organization.


โ˜ 2. Configure Cost Allocation

Define how costs are distributed, for example:

  • Resident share

  • Insurance share

๐Ÿ‘‰ This is essential for correct billing.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Configure Care Cost Allocation

Define how care costs are distributed between residents, health insurance providers, and the canton according to KVG regulations.


โ˜ 3. Set Up Product Catalog

Set up the product catalog so that services can be recorded.

This includes:

  • Defining product attributes

  • Creating product categories

  • Creating products

  • Creating catalogs

๐Ÿ‘‰ Without a product catalog, services cannot be recorded.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:

Set Up Product Catalog

Set up the core catalog structure that defines the products and services available for billing in your care home.


โ˜ 4. Configure Pricing

Define pricing for your services.

This includes:

  • Creating price lists

  • Assigning prices to products

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pricing is required for billing.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:
Configure Price Settings


โ˜ 5. (Optional) Configure Integrations

If you are using external systems:

  • Billing systems

  • Integrations

๐Ÿ‘‰ This step is optional and depends on your setup.


โ˜ 6. Configure Permissions

Ensure that users have the required permissions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Without permissions, services cannot be recorded.

๐Ÿ”— See guide:
Configure Permissions for Service Entry


โœ… Completion

Once all steps are completed, services can be recorded and billed.

๐Ÿ‘‰ You can now start recording services.


๐Ÿ“š Related Articles

  • Recording Billable Services for Residents โ€“ Overview

  • Add Product to Resident Billing

  • Add Service from Resident Profile

  • Add Service from Services Overview


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