Issuance And Renewal Of Certification

TITLE 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAPTER 35 IDAHO CERTIFIED FAMILY HOMES 39-3521. Issuance and renewal of certification. (1) Each certificate shall be issued only for the home and care provider named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable. (2)  Upon certification, the department shall charge the care provider an ongoing monthly certification fee, to be invoiced by the department and paid as promulgated in rule. Timely payment of the certification fee shall keep the certification active unless it is suspended or revoked by the department. (3)  Each care provider intending to continue operation of a certified family home shall renew its certification annually. The department may shorten the certification time frame as part of an enforcement action or at its discretion to more efficiently or safely fulfill its obligations. The application for renewal shall be filed with the department at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of expiration specified on the certificate. The existing certificate, unless suspended or revoked, shall remain in force and effect until the department has acted on the renewal application when such application is timely filed.