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Notice: 23704392

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-8.007

Geographic Service Area

PURPOSE:

The Agency proposes to revise rule 59A-8.007 pursuant to SB 622 (2018), which amended s. 400.471, F.S., to require Home Health Agency applicants for both change of ownership and addition of skilled services to designate a geographic service area on their application.

SUMMARY:

Rule 59A-8.007 outlines requirements governing home health agency geographic service areas (counties) such as review of survey history and administrative actions (i.e. fines, suspensions, etc.) before the provider is permitted to service additional counties.  The Agency proposes to revise rule 59A-8.007 pursuant to SB 622 (2018), which amended s. 400.471, F.S., to require Home Health Agency applicants for both change of ownership and addition of skilled services to designate a geographic service area on their application.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

400.497 F.S.

LAW:

400.497 F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/30/2020 Vol. 46/191

COMMENTS:

From 9/30/2020 To 10/21/2020 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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