We check your plan first, then prepare and file your AHCA application, answer AHCA's questions, and get you ready for your survey.
Before you spend on a company, an office or a policy manual, we check your plan in writing: which license fits the services you want to offer, who can serve as administrator and in other required roles, what it costs to open and run, the risks we see, and a realistic timeline. You approve it in your portal, and everything after follows from it.
For agencies that provide skilled services such as nursing and therapy, or home health aide and personal care services.
For businesses that refer independent nurses, certified nursing assistants and home health aides to patients.
For non-medical help at home: companionship, light housekeeping, errands and meals.
Buying or selling an agency, adding counties or services, or moving to a different license type.
We track your renewal window and file in it, so there's never a gap in your license.
Plain-language summaries. The citation is there so you (or your attorney) can read the rule itself.
AHCA has 30 days after receiving your application to tell you about errors or missing items. s. 408.806(3)(a), F.S.
You have 21 days to send what's missing. If you don't, the application is withdrawn and the fee is forfeited. s. 408.806(3)(b), F.S.
A complete application must be approved or denied within 90 days. s. 120.60(1), F.S.
Home health agencies are surveyed before the first license is issued. Accredited agencies may ask AHCA to accept their accreditation survey instead. Rule 59A-8.003, F.A.C.
A change of ownership must be reported to AHCA at least 60 days before it takes effect. s. 408.807, F.S.
Renewal applications must reach AHCA between 120 and 60 days before the license expires. s. 408.806(2)(a), F.S.
A home health agency employs or contracts staff and directs patient care itself. A nurse registry refers independent nurses and aides to patients, who work as contractors. Each has different rules, costs and liability — your validation memo explains which fits your plan.
No. You can prepare, but services can't be offered or advertised until the license is issued. Our launch package is ready to go the day it is.
Yes. Send it to us right away — the 21-day clock started on the date of AHCA's request. We'll draft an item-by-item response for your approval.
It isn't required for a Florida license. Some agencies choose accreditation for Medicare or payer reasons, and accredited agencies may ask AHCA to accept their accreditation survey. Our consultant is an ACHC Certified Consultant and can tell you whether it makes sense for you.