Hospitals

Hospitals

  • 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

  • State licensing is required for hospitals.

    A state licensure application (BCHS-HFD-100) is required to (Licensure fee required):

    • Begin operation of a new hospital ($2,000 application fee/invoice required) - Include Appendix E
    • Change of ownership (CHOW) for an existing hospital
    • Change in bed capacity (adding beds) at a hospital - Include Appendix E
       

    A state licensure application is also required to (No fee required):

    • Change name of hospital
    • Change location of hospital
    • Change in bed designations - Include Appendix E
    • Decrease in bed capacity - Included Appendix E

    LICENSURE FEES

    • Fee: $500, plus $10 per bed
    • Annual renewal invoices sent in June of each year
    • License renewals must be paid online no later than July 31st.

  • 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

Federal Certification

  • 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:

    • Complete Provider Enrollment Application (CMS-855A) and submit to Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)/Federal Fiscal Intermediary (FI)
    • Complete and submit to BHCS:
      • An e-mail confirming a successful electronic submission of your Civil Rights Clearance for Medicare Provider Certification from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
      • Two (2) signed originals Health Insurance Benefit Agreement (CMS-1561)
      • One (1) signed original Hospital/CAH Medicare Database Worksheet (Exhibit 286) - Needed for Initial and relocation only.

    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:

    • Facility name, address, and provider # or state facility ID
    • New administrator full name
    • Effective start date of administrator

Contact Information

  • 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

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