The Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Systems issues
licenses to all nursing homes providing organized nursing care and medical
treatment 24 hours per day in a residential setting to seven (7) or more
unrelated individuals. Nursing Homes are required to be licensed by the
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Licensure is mandatory and facilities
must meet the state regulations to become licensed.
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A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:
Nursing Home Licensing
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Public Act
368 of 1978, as amended
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
MCL
333.20141 and MCL 333.20142 'Rules Administered by the Bureau of Health
Systems
D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the license)
Initial certification and renewal
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
Requirements include the completion and submission of the following
forms: (please see Nursing
Home Forms & Publications)
Nursing Home License Application (BHS-NHM-101); Facility Information Sheet
(BHS-NHM-271); Certification of Appointment for Authorized Representative
(BHS-NHM-125); Surety Bond for Patient Trust Funds Held by a Nursing Home
(BHS-NHM-126); Transfer Agreement; Survey and Certification Guidance for Laws
and Regulations; General information regarding Medicare/Medicaid Initial
Certification and Application documents; Medicare Fee-For-Service
Provider/Supplier Enrollment Announcements & new information; Application
for Health Care Providers that will bill Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries;
Expression of Intermediary Preference; Information regarding Civil Rights
Clearance for Medicare Provider Certification; Office of Civil Rights
Regulations; Medicare Certification Civil Rights information request form;
Assurance of Compliance Form; Michigan RAI/MDS System Facility Application and
Instructions; Provider Enrollment Unit Medicaid Payments Division CMS-671 LTC
Facility Application for Medicare/Medicaid CMS-1561 ? Health Insurance Benefit
Agreement
3.
Application Submission Requirements
All forms must be completed and submitted
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
6 Months from the time application submitted
5.
Operational Requirements
Refer to MCL 333.20141 and MCL 333.20142
6.
Fees
$2.20 per bed
7.
Appeal Process
MCL 333.20165
8.
Public Input Opportunities
E. Contact Information:
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Creation/Revision Date:
September 10, 2010
