Home Health Agencies (HHAs)

Overview

Home Health Agencies (HHAs) provide services that cover a broad range of care provided in the home environment.

HHA services may include part-time skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, home health aide services, and medical social services. HHA facilities may also provide durable medical equipment (such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen, and walkers) and medical supplies. 

Who qualifies?

How to sign up

Initial licensing 

If you are interested in obtaining an initial license, please complete the following steps:

• Complete HHA Licensing Application packet
• Pay the associated provisional licensing fee, based on the number of full-time employees (FTEs) and number of branches/subunits
• Provide an electronic copy of all policies and procedures

Submit all requested information to Health Facility Licensing and Certification. Your application will be reviewed by our unit staff. We will work closely with you to ensure your application meets all the licensing requirements, followed by an onsite inspection.

Provisional licensing fee (based on FTEs, as follows):

• $1,000 (for 5 or fewer FTEs)
• $1,500 (for 6-15 FTEs)
• $2,000 (for 16-50 FTEs)
• $3,000 (for 51+ FTEs)

Plus $500 per branch/subunit

How to use

Renew your application

To renew your license please complete the Hospice Licensing Application and pay the renewal fee. You must submit the required information to Health Facility Licensing and Certification before April 1 of even-numbered years. 

Biennial renewal fee (based on FTEs, as follows):

• $2,000 (for 5 or fewer FTEs)
• $3,000 (for 6-15 FTEs)
• $4,000 (for 16-50 FTEs)
• $6,000 (for 51+ FTEs)

Plus $1,000 per branch/subunit

Modify your application

If the facility needs to modify previously approved applications, a modification application and associated fee must be submitted to Health Facility Licensing and Certification.

Relocation fee: $150
Miscellaneous modification fee: $250

Additional branch/subunit fee: $500 per additional location

Plus any fees associated with additional FTEs:

• $1,000 (for 5 or fewer FTEs)
• $1,500 (for 6-15 FTEs)
• $2,000 (for 16-50 FTEs)
• $3,000 (for 51+ FTEs)

Report leadership change

If the facility has a change in administrative leadership, a Change of Leadership form needs to be completed and submitted to Health Facility Licensing and Certification.

No associated fee

Resources

Statutes and Regulations

The following statutes and regulations apply to licensed HHAs in Alaska.

• Criminal Background Check 7 AAC 10.900 – 990
• General Variance Procedures 7 AAC 10.9500 – 9535
• Inspections and Investigations 7 AAC 10.9600 – 9620
• Home Health Agencies 7 AAC 12.500 – 590
• General Provisions 7 AAC 12.600 – 990
• Licensing Statute AS 47.32.010 - 900

Federal requirements

In order to participate in Medicare, an HHA must meet federal requirements and be separately certified and approved.

Federal requirements for an HHA are outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). A list of specific regulations that apply to each facility type can be found in the Medicare State Operations Manual Appendix.