La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-7717

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-7717 - Renewal of License

A. The NSA shall submit a completed license renewal application packet to the department at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current license. The completed license renewal application packet shall include:

1. a completed NSA license renewal application and the appropriate non-refundable license renewal/delinquent fee as established by statute. The license application shall contain the name and address of the person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity that is the applicant(s), and the name and address of the registered agent;

2. a statement of financial solvency, comprised of the following:

a. a line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of at least $25,000 that is:

i. current and in effect at the time of submission of the application for licensure; and

ii. issued to and in the name of the applicant shown on the application for licensure;

b. general and professional liability insurance in an amount sufficient to provide coverage in accordance with the total amount recoverable for all malpractice claims as indicated in R.S. 40:1231.2, or current law; and

c. worker's compensation insurance that is in compliance with the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Law, R.S. 23:1020.1 et seq., or current law, with a minimum coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 that is current and in effect at the time of submission of the license application;

3. proof that the LDH, HSS is specifically identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent); and

4. any other relevant documentation or information required by the department for licensure.

B. The department may perform a survey and/or complaint investigation upon biennial renewal of a license.

C. Failure to submit a completed license renewal application packet prior to the expiration of the current license shall result in the voluntary non-renewal of the NSA license.

1. Upon expiration of the current license, the NSA provider shall cease providing services in accordance with this rule, or current law, and shall meet the requirements of §7725 of this Chapter.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-7717

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 491734 (10/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254.