(1) A person may not operate or maintain an in-home care agency or purport to operate or maintain an in-home care agency without obtaining a license from the Department of Human Services.
(2) The department shall establish requirements and qualifications for licensure under this section by rule. The department shall issue a license to an applicant that has the necessary qualifications and meets all requirements established by rule, including the payment of required fees. An in-home care agency shall be required to maintain administrative and professional oversight to ensure the quality of services provided.
(3) Application for a license required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made in the form and manner required by the department by rule and shall be accompanied by any required fees.
(4) A license may be granted, or may be renewed annually, upon payment of a fee as follows:
(a) For the initial licensure of an in-home care agency:
(A) $1,500; and
(B) An additional $750 for each subunit.
(b) For renewal of a license:
(A) $750; and
(B) An additional $750 for each subunit.
(c) For a change of ownership at a time other than the annual renewal date:
(A) $350; and
(B) An additional $350 for each subunit.
(5) A license issued under this section is valid for one year. A license may be renewed by payment of the required renewal fee and by demonstration of compliance with requirements for renewal established by rule.
(6) A license issued under this section is not transferable.
(7) The department shall conduct an on-site inspection of each in-home care agency prior to services being rendered and once every three years thereafter as a requirement for licensing. [1999 c.1034 §2; 2005 c.22 §305; 2007 c.897 §1]
Note: See note under 443.305.
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