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400.555  Application for license.--

(1)  An application for a license to operate an adult day care center must be made to the agency on forms furnished by the agency and must be accompanied by the appropriate license fee unless the applicant is exempt from payment of the fee as provided in s. 400.554(4).

(2)  The applicant for licensure must furnish:

(a)  A description of the physical and mental capabilities and needs of the participants to be served and the availability, frequency, and intensity of basic services and of supportive and optional services to be provided;

(b)  Satisfactory proof of financial ability to operate and conduct the center in accordance with the requirements of this part, which must include, in the case of an initial application, a 1-year operating plan and proof of a 3-month operating reserve fund; and

(c)  Proof of adequate liability insurance coverage.

(d)  Proof of compliance with level 2 background screening as required under s. 400.5572.

(e)  A description and explanation of any exclusions, permanent suspensions, or terminations of the application from the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Proof of compliance with disclosure of ownership and control interest requirements of the Medicare or Medicaid programs shall be accepted in lieu of this submission.

History.--s. 6, ch. 78-336; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 6, 17, ch. 93-215; s. 50, ch. 98-171.