Extension or Renewal of an Expired Certificate of Need

Extension or Renewal of an Expired Certificate of Need. Extenuating circumstances may prevent a holder from proceeding with a proposed project within the valid period of the approved Certificate of Need. The Department has adopted a format for Extension/Renewal of an Expired CON to be used when the increase in capital expenditure does not exceed the rate of inflation and no change in the intent or scope of the project has occurred. This application shall be submitted and reviewed under the procedures and criteria set forth in this Manual. The following criteria shall be considered: 1. Reason for expiration; 2. How long the CON has been expired; 3. Status of the project at the time of expiration and current status; 4. Continued need for the project; 5. Applicant’s ability to complete the project; and 6. Timeline for completion. The Department shall not consider a CON for extension or renewal that has been expired for more than eighteen (18) months, or that is not shown in the current State Health Plan. The fee shall be one-half of the original assessment. The minimum fee shall not be less than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) and the maximum fee shall not exceed Twelve Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($12,500.00).