Re: Add Counties to Illinois License

From
Sean Cygan <scygan@thekey.com>
To
Emily Swackhamer <emily.swackhamer@thekey.com>
CC
Amanda Fults <amanda.fults@thekey.com>, Timothy Thomas <tt@thekey.com>, Diane Mockenhaupt <dmockenhaupt@thekey.com>, Audra Williams <audraw@thekey.com>
Date
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:33:17 -0800
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--00000000000038807e0627c2a5c4 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi Team, I still need the following information. Sean - The reason for the expansion request (i.e. currently receiving requests for service in that county). On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 11:45=E2=80=AFAM Sean Cygan wro= te: > Ok, thank you. > > On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 11:43=E2=80=AFAM Emily Swackhamer emily.swackhamer@thekey.com> wrote: > >> These are the originally requested counties: >> >> >> - Madison >> - St. Clair >> - Monroe >> - Clinton >> - Washington >> - Bond >> - Jersey >> >> >> In order to make each county contiguous to the current counties on the >> license we would need to add: >> >> >> - Livingston >> - Woodford >> - Tazewell >> - Mason >> - Cass >> - Morgan >> - Macoupin >> >> >> Thank you, >> Emily >> >> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 1:36=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >> wrote: >> >>> Thanks so much Emily! >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 1:08=E2=80=AFPM Emily Swackhamer >> emily.swackhamer@thekey.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you! You will have it shortly! >>>> >>>> On Mon, Nov 25, 2024 at 1:00=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Team, >>>>> Just following up on the counties list. We would like to get the >>>>> application to the state ASAP. Thanks so much! >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:53=E2=80=AFAM Amanda Fults >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Ok will do, not sure it will work but we will cross our fingers! Can >>>>>> you send the full list of counties please? >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:45=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Got it, please proceed with option 1. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 11:29=E2=80=AFAM Amanda Fults >>>>>> amanda.fults@thekey.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Tim, >>>>>>>> My recommendation would be to try the 1st option. If we decide to >>>>>>>> apply for a new license we would need to take the following >>>>>>>> into consideration: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Separate Office Location: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If the second license is for a different geographic service area o= r >>>>>>>> office location, IDPH will >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> require proof that the new location operates independently from th= e >>>>>>>> first. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Distinct Operations: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Each licensed location must comply independently with IDPH >>>>>>>> regulations, including separate: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Staff rosters, >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Administrator or supervisor oversight, >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Policies and procedures specific to the new location. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> No Duplicate Licensing for Same Location: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IDPH generally does not allow two separate licenses for the same >>>>>>>> location unless there is a >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> clear distinction in services offered (e.g., home services vs. hom= e >>>>>>>> nursing). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Agency Name Considerations: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> While the entity name can remain the same, ensure the name does no= t >>>>>>>> cause confusion about >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> the agency's operations or locations. Some applicants add a suffix >>>>>>>> to differentiate between >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> locations (e.g., "XYZ Home Services - North"). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Initial Survey: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> IDPH will conduct an onsite inspection to verify compliance >>>>>>>> with state regulations. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 8:37=E2=80=AFAM Timothy Thomas >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I see two options. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> 1. We submit a full list of counties that are contiguous and see >>>>>>>>> how they respond. >>>>>>>>> 2. We apply for a new license - What are the typical wait times? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 5:22=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >>>>>>>> amanda.fults@thekey.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> When we do the initial license application we provide counties w= e >>>>>>>>>> will have clients in, at that time we chose the counties we have= listed, >>>>>>>>>> not sure why we only did those as it was before my time. Now tha= t we have a >>>>>>>>>> license with established counties we can add more counties as th= e >>>>>>>>>> business grows but the caveat is they have to be contiguous to o= ur current >>>>>>>>>> counties listed. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> We can jump on a call to discuss further if that helps. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 3:59=E2=80=AFPM Timothy Thomas >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Ok. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Question. How do you open a new company and start day 1 if you >>>>>>>>>>> have no clients? Are you supposed to only begin in one county? = Perhaps we >>>>>>>>>>> can talk it through with the state? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2024 at 4:45=E2=80=AFPM Amanda Fults >>>>>>>>>> amanda.fults@thekey.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I think we can probably try that, but the state might ask abou= t >>>>>>>>>>>> us having c

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