1) How long does licensure usually take in California? Timelines vary by provider type and district office workload. Plan for application review, any deficiency corrections, and a pre-licensure survey. Primary care clinics, home health, and ADHC commonly plan several months from complete submission to approval. Our templates and pre-survey checklists help reduce back-and-forth.
2) Are there any special hospice rules right now? Yes. California currently limits new hospice agency licenses under a moratorium with an exception process based on demonstrated geographic need. We prepare the exception request packet, unmet-need analysis, leadership documentation, and operational policies so you submit a defensible application.
3) What background checks are required? Community care and home care roles complete Live Scan fingerprinting and criminal record clearance through CDSS systems. Health facility staff must meet CDPH criminal record review and employee health requirements. Our onboarding checklists and forms keep file audits clean.
4) What training or staffing proofs do surveyors expect? Expect to show qualified administrators and clinical leaders, orientation and competency records, infection control training, and job-specific competencies. For home health and hospice, ensure your DPCS and administrator meet California requirements. Our competency matrices and training logs plug straight into your HR files.
5) How do I enroll with Medi-Cal and managed care plans? Most providers enroll through DHCS’s PAVE portal before contracting with Medi-Cal managed care plans. DME suppliers use PAVE and must also meet HMDR licensing. We supply a PAVE documentation checklist, disclosure templates, and a clean folder structure that payers and auditors appreciate.
