How to Get a Home Health Care Business Certified in Illinois
Starting a home health care business in Illinois will require obtaining a license for the type of service that will be provided. In Illinois, you have the option of obtaining a license for a home service agency, a home service placement agency, a home nursing agency and a home nursing placement agency. The process for obtaining a home health license is included within the Illinois Administrative Code.
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Instructions
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Register your business name with the state. Do this by performing a business name search and then registering with the state by completing an Application for Reservation of Name.
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File a license application with the Illinois Department of Public Health. A license from the state is required for anyone who wishes to operate any type of home health service or home nursing agency.
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Purchase the minimum amount of liability coverage required by the state from a local insurance company and include the Certificate of Insurance with the application. The minimum amount of liability coverage in Illinois is $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate limits.
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Include the required information on all forms provided by the state Department of Public Health. Typical information includes the name and address of the business and a description of the business' operations.
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Register your business for unemployment insurance or compensation. The state requires every new business with employees to register within 30 days from the first day the business begins operations.
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Tips & Warnings
Select the type of business structure needed before registering your business name with the state. Remember to register with the Illinois Department of Revenue for state income tax withholding.
Include all of the required information when sending in an application of renewal for your home health care business or the application may be rejected.
