OAR 333-035-0145: Expiration and Renewal of License

(1) Each license to operate a hospice program expires 12 months from the date of issue. (2) A hospice program shall submit a completed application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Authority, accompanied by the required fee, to the Authority not less than 30 days prior to the license expiration date. (3) A hospice program is not eligible for renewal if a complete renewal application and fee have not been submitted to the Authority within 30 days after the license has expired. To be licensed, the hospice program must submit a new application under OAR 333-035-0125. (4) The Authority may deny a renewal license if the hospice program failed to timely notify the Authority of any changes specified under OAR 333-035-0125(5) or if there are violations of ORS chapter 443 or these rules. (5) The Authority may deem an application incomplete if it does not include the information required by the Authority or is not accompanied by the appropriate fee. The Authority may reject an application that is incomplete. (6) If the ownership of a hospice program changes, other than at the time of the annual renewal, the hospice program shall comply with OAR 333-035-0125(5) and submit a change of ownership form along with the fee for a new license.