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Minn. Stat. 144A.472 - Home Care Provider License; Application and Renewal

MinnesotastatuteMinnesota Department of Health (MDH), Home Care and Assisted Living Program

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The provider must apply for license renewal within 30 days before expiration, pay the applicable renewal fee, demonstrate it provided services within the past year, and provide current policy documentation. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 3)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 3)
  • 2A comprehensive home care applicant must additionally verify policies for registered nurse or licensed professional assessment of client needs, maintenance of current valid professional licenses, medication and treatment management, delegation of tasks by licensed professionals, and supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 2)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 2)
  • 3A licensee must not transfer its license; upon a change of ownership (including transfer of 50 percent or more of the controlling interest) the prospective new owner must apply for a new license. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 5)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 5)
  • 4The provider must submit background study documentation for owners, managerial officials, and staff as required under sections 144A.476 and 144.057. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)
  • 5The provider must verify that it has the required written policies, including maltreatment reporting, staff background screening, training and competency evaluation, complaint handling, client needs evaluation and assessments, bill of rights implementation, infection control, medication reminders, and tuberculosis screening. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)
  • 6The provider must designate a managerial official responsible for day-to-day operations and provide that person's attestation that he or she has reviewed and understands the home care provider regulations. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)
  • 7The provider must submit a license application containing information sufficient to show it meets licensure requirements, including the names, email and mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners and managerial officials. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1)
  • 8The provider must submit the applicable initial license fee ($2,100 for a basic license or $4,200 for a comprehensive license) and evidence of workers' compensation coverage under sections 176.181 to 176.182. (Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1 and subd. 7)(Minn. Stat. 144A.472, subd. 1 and subd. 7)

Applies to: home care / personal care agencies (basic and comprehensive home care providers)

Minn. Stat. 144A.472 governs the application, renewal, and change-of-ownership requirements for Minnesota home care provider licenses (basic and comprehensive). It requires applicants to submit ownership and managerial official information, background study documentation, workers' compensation and liability coverage evidence, applicable license fees, designation of a managerial official who attests to understanding the home care regulations, and verification of required written policies (maltreatment reporting, background screening, training/competency, complaints, client assessments, bill of rights, infection control, medication management, and TB screening). Comprehensive applicants must additionally verify RN/licensed-professional assessment, licensure, delegation, and supervision policies. Licenses are not transferable; a new owner must apply for a new license.

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