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Notice: 21413543

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES

Overview

RULE:

59A-8.005

Certificates of Exemption and Exempt Status

PURPOSE:

The Agency is proposing to adopt a new rule, 59A-8.005, Florida Administrative Code to implement the provisions of Chapter 2018-24, Laws of Florida passed during the 2018 Legislative Session relating to exemptions from licensure as a home health agency.  Section 400.464(6), Florida Statutes was created to allow any person, entity or organization that meets an exemption under section 400.464(5) to voluntarily apply for a certificate of exemption from licensure under its exempt status. Rule 59A-8.005 will provide minimum standards relating to the application, issuance, and renewal of certificates of exemption from licensure as a home health agency.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule, 59A-8.005, Florida Administrative Code, provides for the administration and regulation of persons, entities and organizations applying for and issued a certificate of exemption from home health agency licensure. The rule establishes the process for applying for a certificate of exemption and prescribes the application form. The rule implements timeframes for application processing including the review, approval, denial or withdrawal of an application for certificate of exemption.  The rule also establishes procedures for renewal of certificates of exemption and maintenance of exempt status.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.497, F.S.

LAW:

400.462, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/23/2019 Vol. 45/15

COMMENTS:

From 1/23/2019 To 2/13/2019 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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