Program Operations Bureau
Our bureau handles licensing and Medicare/Medicaid certification of Health Facility Regulations, Certified Nurse Aide Registry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act, and the Health Facility Dispute Resolution Process. Please continue browsing for more information.
Health Facilities
The health facilities section of the program operations bureau handles Health Facility Licensing and Certification, and Medicare and Medicaid Federal Certification for long-term care and medical care facilities, as well as enforcement and investigations of Health Facility Complaints.
Survey Follow-Up or Licensure Status Requests
Facilities seeking follow-up information regarding a recent survey or status of licensure request should submit a letter, fax, or email using the contact information on the left sidebar of this page.
Featured Topics
- Licensing a Health Facility — Information and instructions on how to apply for a health facility license.
- Health Facility Complaints — File a complaint against a health facility for possible ANE.
- Health Facility Provider Search — Find a health facility survey report.
- Health Facility Dispute Resolution Process — Information is available for assisted living facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies, and for Medicare funded SNF. Visit the page for details on the dispute process.
State Operations Manual
The Social Security Act mandates the establishment of minimum health and safety and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act standards that must be met by providers and suppliers participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has designated Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to administer the standards compliance aspects of these programs.
Please read the Medicare & Medicaid Services State Operations Manual for complete details.
Regulations
Please visit the Regulations page for a complete listing of the rules and regulations which govern the majority of what we do.
Recent Activity
Publications
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- CNA Reciprocity Form (Form)
Latest
- Informal Dispute Resolution Committee Operating Rules for Nursing Homes (Policies, Protocols & Procedures)
- Informal Dispute Resolution Committee Operating Rules for Home Health Agencies (Policies, Protocols & Procedures)
- Civil Money Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Application Resource Guide (Guide)
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- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act Historical Information (General)
- Nurse Aide Registry Test Fee Rates (General)
- Independent Informal Dispute Resolution Request Form (Form)