This page is designed to assist providers through the state licensure and federal certification processes, as well as provide additional resources to maintain compliance.
State licensing is required for hospitals.
A state licensure application (BCHS-HFD-100) is required to (Licensure fee required):
A state licensure application is also required to (No fee required):
LICENSURE FEES
Other state agencies may require approval prior to licensing actions. Contact the following state agencies to determine whether their approval is required.
Certificate of Need
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS)
Lewis Cass Building, 3rd Floor
320 S. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 517-241-3344
Health Facilities Engineering Section
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-241-3408
Bureau of Fire Services
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
3101 Technology Boulevard, Suite H
PO Box 30700
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-5804
Important Note: The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has suspended some survey activities in order to prepare for the protentional threat of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). CMS issued Quality, Safety & Oversight (QSO) Memos with details and guidance for infection control and prevention: QSO-20-13-Hospitals, QSO-20-14-NH, QSO-20-15 Hospital/CAH/EMTALA, QSO-20-16-Hospice, QSO-20-17-All, QSO-20-18-HHA, QSO-20-19-ESRD, QSO-20-20-All, QSO-20-22-ASC,CORF,OPT,RHC/FQHCs, QSO-20-24-ASC, QSO-20-28-NH
Hospitals may apply for certification to participate in the Medicare/Medicaid programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contracts with LARA to evaluate compliance with the federal regulations by conducting certification surveys and complaint investigations. Hospitals must be licensed with the State of Michigan before Medicare certification is approved.
For initial certification, relocations or change of ownership:
Note: For hospitals with PPS-exempt psychiatric or rehabilitation units, see the Psychiatric Hospitals/Units provider page.
For a change in administrator, please email BCHS_FedDivision@michigan.gov the following:
Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
611 W. Ottawa Street
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
Main Line: 517-335-1980
State Licensing
Phone: 517-241-1970
FAX: 517-241-3354
Email: bchs-statelicensing@michigan.gov
Federal Certification
Phone: 517-284-8953
FAX: 517-241-2635
State Licensing Administrative Rules - State
Michigan Public Health Code – State (emphasis on Parts 201 and 215)
Healthcare Workforce Background Check Information - State (Hospitals with swing beds and psychiatric units)
CMS Conditions of Participation/for Coverage – Federal
CMS Forms – Federal
HHS Forms (Civil Rights) – Federal
State Operations Manual – Federal
Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS) – MAC/FI