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License continuation to operate a hospice.
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Description
A licensed agency that provides care to terminally ill persons who have a life expectancy of 6-12 months. This care can be provided in the person's home or in another setting (e.g., nursing home, community based residential facility, etc.)
Duration
Non-expiring. However, agencies are required to pay the annual fee and submit an annual report on a schedule determined by the Division of Quality Assurance.
Fees
Annual fee - amount equal to 0.15% of the net annual income. The annual fee is no less than $200 and no more than $1,000.
Prerequisites
Already licensed as a hospice.
WI Statutes
Chapter 50, Subchapter IV, Hospice.
WI Administrative Code
Federal Regulations
Federal Conditions of Participation, 42 CFR 418, Code of Federal Regulations, if your agency is certified for Medicare and/or Medicaid.
Additional Information
See DHS Hospice website for additional information.
