Colorado (CDPHE) Home Health & Hospice License Requirements

Home Health: License required

CHAP can conduct initial survey for Medicare certification

Resources:

Home care agencies | Department of Public Health & Environment

Home care agencies provider resources | Department of Public Health & Environment

Hospice: License required

CHAP can conduct initial survey for Medicare certification

Hospice provider resources | Department of Public Health & Environment

Renewal of License

CDPHE accepts accreditation in lieu of renewal licensure survey (https://www.legiscan.com/CO/text/HB1294/id/644178 – (b) (I) IN THE APPLICATION FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENSE FOR A HEALTH FACILITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 25-3-101, OTHER THAN AN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT SHALL DEEM HEALTH FACILITIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE FEDERAL CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES AS SATISFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF THE LICENSE)