1. (a) To operate a home health agency, a person must first obtain a license from the state health commissioner, unless the person is exempted by a rule adopted by the state department.

2. (b) The state health commissioner may also permit persons who are not required to be licensed under this chapter to be voluntarily licensed if:

   1. (1) the services provided by the person are substantially similar to those provided by licensed home health agencies under this chapter; and

   2. (2) licensure will assist the person in obtaining:

      1. (A) payment for services; or
      2. (B) certification.

3. (c) If the department of state revenue notifies the department that a person is on the most recent tax warrant list, the department shall not issue or renew the person's license until:

   1. (1) the person provides to the department a statement from the department of state revenue indicating that the person's tax warrant has been satisfied; or

   2. (2) the department receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2 (k).

      [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-2.2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.172-2011, SEC.117.