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A federal program which helps persons admitted into the U.S. as refugees to become self-sufficient after their arrival.
Universal caseload, or task-based processing, is a different way of handling public assistance cases.
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MDHHS and partners support a continuum of prevention services. The continuum is inclusive of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention activities. Visit this page to learn more.
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Serves as liaison and provides funding to Michigan’s 45 local health departments.
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1. How do I apply for / renew my license?
2. When am I able to renew my license?
3. Will I be notified when it is time to renew my license?
4. How do I login to the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal?
5. What are the different types of license applications and how do I decide which one I need?
6. How long does it take for an application to be processed?
7. How do I transfer my license to / from another state or another country?
8. What happens if my license expires?
9. What are Michigan's licensing requirements in regards to National Registry?
11. How do I change my address / contact information?
12. How long will my fee be kept on file?
13. How do I request a duplicate license?
14. What does it mean if I get audited?
15. How do I verify whether an individual has a current license?
16. How long does it take for the EMS office to receive my correspondence?
18. If I have committed a crime, will this affect my ability to obtain/maintain a Michigan EMS license?
1. How do I apply for / renew my license?
All license renewals are performed through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
2. When am I able to renew my license?
The window for renewing your license will open 60 days prior to the expiration date.
3. Will I be notified when it is time to renew my license?
Yes, an automatic notification will be sent to the email address which is listed in your Michigan EMS eLicensing account.
4. How do I login to the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal?
To access the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal, click here.
5. What are the different types of license applications and how do I decide which one I need?
To better understand the Michigan EMS provider license applications, click here.
6. How long does it take for an application to be processed?
Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. Please monitor your email for correspondence.
7. How do I transfer my license to / from another state or another country?
If you are currently a provider in Michigan and wish to obtain licensure in another state, you will need to follow the procedures of the state for which you wish to obtain licensure. If you wish to request verification of your Michigan EMS license status, follow these steps to request an Out of State Verification Form through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
If you are currently a provider from another country and wish to be licensed in Michigan, you will need to:
8. What happens if my license expires?
If you fail to renew your license on or before the expiration date, your license will enter a 60-day grace period. During this time, your license is still active. However, it is at your employer's discretion of whether you may work during the grace period. There will be a $50.00 late fee due in addition to the regularly scheduled fees upon renewal of your license.
If you fail to renew your license on or before the last day of the 60-day grace period, your license will lapse on your original expiration date. At this point, you are no longer an active EMS provider in the State of Michigan. Working as an EMS provider without a valid license is considered a felony under Michigan Law and will result in legal proceedings. If you wish to relicense, you must submit a Re-licensure or Lapsed Downgrade Application. If your license is lapsed for greater than 3 years, you must take another EMS education course. The fee for re-licensure applications is $150.00 [MFR] or $175 [EMT / AEMT / EMT-P / IC].
9. What are Michigan's licensing requirements in regards to National Registry?
Michigan requires that providers have passed both of the National Registry exams [cognitive and psychomotor] at least once at their level of licensure. It is not required for providers to maintain current National Registry status after testing is complete.
All name change requests are performed through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
11. How do I change my address / contact information?
All address changes are performed through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
12. How long will my fee be kept on file?
All fees will be kept on file for 2 years.
13. How do I request a duplicate license?
You may request a duplicate license through the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal.
14. What does it mean if I get audited?
Audits are routinely performed at random to verify that applicants are meeting the minimum requirements for continuing education.
15. How do I verify whether an individual has a current license?
The Lookup feature of the Michigan EMS eLicensing Portal allows the public to search for all licensed and previously licensed Michigan EMS providers. You may perform a search using any of the following cirteria: first name, last name, or license number. You may also search for a Michigan EMS agency.
16. How long does it take for the EMS office to receive my correspondence?
The EMS office will receive emails, voicemails, and faxes within 1-2 business days. For correspondence sent by US Mail, allow up to 7-10 business days.
17. If I have committed a crime, will this affect my ability to obtain/maintain a Michigan EMS license?
All applicants for Michigan EMS licenses undergo a background check via the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool [ICHAT]. The department will review all criminal matters to determine whether a license may be issued and / or maintained. Be sure that you list ALL criminal charges on your application including misdemeanors [OWI, DWLS, ordinance violations, etc.] and felonies. For further information, click here.
Updated: 10.11.2024