Certification renewal process

(a) A home care administrator is responsible for filing for certificate renewal before the expiration date. (b) Each certificate shall expire on each July 31 following its issuance. (c) Failure to renew by October 31st shall result in presumed non renewal of certificate and the individual shall not provide services as a home care administrator until and unless the individual files an application and meets requirements for renewal as follows. (1) If the individual applies within one year after expiration of the certificate, the individual shall provide proof of successful completion of twelve (12) hours of continuing education completed prior to the expired year; (2) If the individual applies within two years after expiration of the certificate, the individual shall provide proof of successful completion of 12 hours of continuing education for the previous expired year and an additional twelve (12) hours of continuing education for the current year in which renewal is requested; (3) If the individual applies more than two years but not more than five years after expiration of the certificate, the individual shall be required to pass the OHCAPA; and (4) If the individual applies more than five years after expiration of the certificate, the individual must successfully complete a preparedness program and the OHCAPA to be reinstated. (d) The renewal application shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Documentation of the continuing education as specified in OAC 310:664-9-4; (2) Renewal fee of fifty-five dollars ($55.00) payable to the Department; (3) Disclosure of any felony conviction since the previous application for certification or renewal; (4) If the renewal is filed on or after August 31 and on or before September 30, a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) payable to the Department; and (5) If the renewal is filed on or after October 1 and before October 31, a penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) payable to the Department. An applicant shall submit $50.00 each year up to $100.00 for failing to renew within a two (2) year time frame as addressed at OAC 310:664-11-1(1) and (2).