The Division is proposing an amendment to Chapter 26, Home Care Agencies, to address a concern raised by the Office of Legislative Legal Services over the wording of one sentence. The proposed amendment does not change current practice regarding licensure as a home care agency, but clarifies the language regarding who is exempt from home care agency licensing. The proposed change is shown below.
Existing:
5.1 License classification
(A) A home care agency shall be issued a license consistent with the type and extent of services provided. Organizations with personal care service employees do not have to be licensed as a home care agency if the only services they provide to consumers are housekeeping, companionship and/or respite care that does not involve any other personal care services
Proposed:
5.1 License classification
(A) A home care agency shall be issued a license consistent with the type and extent of services provided. An individual or group that provides only housekeeping and/or companionship and no other personal care services does not have to be licensed as a home care agency.
If you have comments or questions regarding this proposed change, please provide them to Laurie Schoder (see contact information below) by Friday, September 23, 2016.
Laurie Schoder, Policy Analyst
303-692-2832, laurie.schoder@state.co.us
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