Q1) How long does LHCSA licensure take in New York?
Timeframes vary with character and competence review, local need, and survey scheduling. Applicants must submit a full policy and procedure manual and meet all staffing and governance standards before approval. Our LHCSA kit includes every DOH-requested policy and survey checklist.
Q2) Do CHHAs and hospice need a certificate of need?
Yes, CON approval precedes the operating certificate for CHHAs and hospices, including construction or service changes. We provide CON narrative templates, architectural schedule references, and board resolution samples.
Q3) What inspections should adult care facilities and ALRs expect?
DOH licenses ACFs and surveys for compliance. ALRs require a base ACF license plus an ALR endorsement. We prepare operators with resident care policies, incident reporting, and emergency plans that align to survey focus.
Q4) Who licenses behavioral health programs?
OMH issues operating certificates through the prior approval review process, while OASAS certifies SUD treatment programs. Our OMH and OASAS packages include PAR narratives, staffing matrices, and part 820 or part 822 policy sets.
Q5) Are DME suppliers licensed or only Medicaid enrolled?
To bill Medicaid, DMEPOS suppliers enroll in eMedNY. Some device businesses must also register with NYSED pharmacy or device establishment rules, especially when handling compressed medical gases like oxygen. Our DMEPOS toolkit covers enrollment, documentation, and compliance.
