MN SF2923

Commissioner of health shall evaluate, monitor, license home care providers and may inspect offices and records without advance notice, visit client homes with consent, issue correction orders, and assess civil penalties for violations.

Federal Medicare certification is not required for Medicaid payment for home care services delivered under section 144A.4605.

Home care provider licenses must be granted or denied within 90 days of receiving a complete application; if not decided within 90 days, the license is automatically deemed granted.

Commissioner may refuse, suspend, revoke, or impose conditional licenses for violations or conduct detrimental to consumer welfare, with potential remedies including consultant review, supervision, required training, client restrictions, and temporary 60-day suspensions without prior hearing if consumer health or safety is in imminent danger.

Owners and managerial officials of providers whose licenses are revoked or not renewed for noncompliance are prohibited from applying for home care licenses or personal care assistant provider status for five years following the effective date of revocation or nonrenewal.