The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Care Services issues licenses to applicants interested in operating a Licensed Hospice Residence and are required to have been licensed as a hospice program pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended. They must be in compliance with the conditions and standards set forth in the Conditions of Participation for Medicare Hospice Certification (42 CFR, Part 418) for not less than two years immediately preceding the date of application for licensure. Additionally, to qualify as a hospice residence, the program must be in compliance with the Life Safety Code and Construction/Design Requirements set forth in Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended.

New!  Applications for these tasks are submitted and paid for online through the Michigan Business One Stop portal.

A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:

Health Facility License -- Hospice Residence

B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:

Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended

C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:

PHC & R325.13101-13543

D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:

 1.  Applicability (activities that require the license)

To serve patients that have been diagnosed with terminal illness and choose to receive hospice care in a hospice residential setting.

 2.  Pre-Application Requirements

Owner must have been a licensed provider of hospice care (continuously) for the prior two years. Medical staff and services ready.

 3.  Application Submission Requirements

Health Facility/Agency Licensure Application (BHCS-HFD-100)
Hospice Licensure Appendix (BHCS-HFD-100A)
Hospice Licensure Exemption Appendix (BHCS-HFD-100A1)

 4.  Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval

1-2 weeks after occupancy is approved, a pre-licensure evaluation visit is conducted by hospice survey team. License issued after Pre-licensure survey conducted before patients are seen. 1-2 weeks before facility is ready to see patients.

 5.  Operational Requirements

Patient care plan directed by licensed physicians/nurses and license.

 6.  Fees

Waived at this time.

 7.  Appeal Process

MCL 333.20166

 8.  Public Input Opportunities

N/A

E. Contact Information:

Contact Us

Revised:  September 2013