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Home Care Providers

Initial Licensing & Renewal Information

Renewal notices are sent out 60 days before your expiration date. RENEW ONLINE

Establishment and Certificate of Need approval of a Home Care Provider requires prior review by the Health Services Council and written approval of the Director of Health. Completion and submission of the Letter of Intent form and the Certificate of Need Application is a prerequisite to licensure. The Letter of Intent form must be submitted prior to submission of the Certificate of Need application to the Center for Health Systems Policy and Regulation.

Change in owner, operator, or lessee of a licensed Home Care Provider requires prior review by the Health Services Council and approval by the licensing agency. Completion and submission of the Change in Effective Control application is a prerequisite to any change. The Change in Effective Control application shall be submitted to the Center for Health Systems Policy Regulation.MORE

Common Licensee Forms

Contact Information

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