Ch. 2, § 5. Renewal of Certification

(a) A renewal certification grants the same rights and imposes the same duties as an initial certification under Section 4(b) of this Chapter. (b) In order to renew certification, a certified provider shall submit to the Department a complete renewal application in the form established by the Department through the Department's public website. (i) A renewal application must: (A) Be submitted to the Department no less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration date of a provider's certification; and (B) Provide documentation or other evidence that the provider continues to satisfy the certification standards established under Section 8 of this Chapter or continues to maintain national accreditation. (c) Upon receipt of a complete application to renew certification, the Department shall review the application for compliance with these Rules. (i) The Department's review may include an on-site inspection and independent verification of national accreditation with the accrediting body, if applicable. (ii) The Department shall approve or deny an application within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the application.