LAC 48:I.7717. Renewal of License

A. The NSA shall submit a completed license renewal application packet to the department at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current license. The completed license renewal application packet shall include: 1. a completed NSA license renewal application and the appropriate non-refundable license renewal/delinquent fee as established by statute. The license application shall contain the name and address of the person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity that is the applicant(s), and the name and address of the registered agent; 2. evidence of the following: a. financial solvency comprised of: i. a line of credit issued from a federally insured, licensed lending institution in the amount of $25,000; or ii. verification of sufficient assets equal to $25,000 or the cost of three months of operation, whichever is less; b. evidence of current professional liability insurance in an amount sufficient to provide coverage in accordance with the total amount recoverable for all malpractice claims as indicated in R.S. 40:1231.2, or current law; and c. evidence of current compliance with the Louisiana Workers' Compensation Law, R.S. 23:1020.1 et seq., or current law, with a minimum coverage in the amount of $1,000,000, or equivalent coverage, such as occupational accident insurance, for those contractors or other staff not subject to Louisiana Worker’s Compensation law; 3. proof that the LDH, HSS is specifically identified as the certificate holder on any policies and any certificates of insurance issued as proof of insurance by the insurer or producer (agent); and 4. any other relevant documentation or information required by the department for licensure. B. The department may perform a survey and/or complaint investigation upon biennial renewal of a license. C. Failure to submit a completed license renewal application packet prior to the expiration of the current license shall result in the voluntary non-renewal of the NSA license. 1. Upon expiration of the current license, the NSA provider shall cease providing services in accordance with this rule, or current law, and shall meet the requirements of §7725 of this Chapter.