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The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems issues licenses to Hospice Residences.
A “Hospice Agency” is a health care program that provides a coordinated set of services rendered at home or in outpatient or institutional settings for individuals suffering from a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis.
A hospice agency that is state licensed can be federally certified to participate in Medicare/Medicaid.
A “Hospice Residence” is a facility that provides 24-hour hospice care to 2 or more patients at a single location and is owned and operated by a hospice agency.
A. NAME OF LICENSE OR APPROVAL:
Health Facility License – Hospice Residence
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Public Act 368 of 1978, as amended (Michigan Public Health Code)
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
Michigan Public Health Code Part 201 and 214 and Administrative Rules
D. SUMMARY OF LICENSE/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1. Applicability (activities that require the license)
Offering hospice services to individuals suffering from a disease or condition with a terminal prognosis in a hospice residence.
2. Pre-Application Requirements
Medical staff ready to start, policies and procedures established to offer hospice services, supplies and equipment ready, etc.
3. Application Submission Requirements
Information on the state licensing/federal certification process
4. Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
To be state licensed as a hospice residence, a provider must first receive Health Facilities Engineering and Fire Safety approvals. A provider must also submit an application for state licensure. After confirmation of the necessary approvals, a pre-licensure inspection will be conducted by the State Licensing Section. If the applicant is in compliance with the Code and applicable rules, a license will be issued and a post-licensure inspection will be conducted. Once licensed, the department will conduct routine inspections and complaint investigations as required.
5. Operational Requirements
Residence ready to be license.
6. Fees
$500 annual license fee plus $5 per bed. There is a $2,000 application fee for initial licensure.
7. Appeal Process
MCL 333.20166
8. Public Input Opportunities
N/A
E. Contact Information:
Contact the Bureau of Community and Health Systems at 517-241-1970.
Revised: 4/2017