Licensure Renewal/Reinstatement - Maryland



Licensure Renewal/Reinstatement

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|If I have not completed the continuing education requirement, may I |A license may be renewed only if the applicant has completed the |

|renew my license? |continuing competency requirement per the Code of Maryland Regulation |

| |(COMAR) 10.46.04. |

|Is a time extension available for completion of the continuing |A written request must be submitted to the Board for consideration |

|competency requirement? |prior to the deadline for completion of continuing education, i.e., |

| |December 31, 2003. |

|Do I need to submit documentation of the continuing education I’ve |No. Simply sign the renewal form affirming your completion of the |

|completed? |requirement and maintain your documentation for a period of 4 years. |

|What would be the consequence of falsely attesting to completing the |Submission of any false statement may result in formal disciplinary |

|continuing education? |action by the Board. |

|What are my options if I have failed to complete the continuing |If you have failed to meet the December 31st deadline for completion |

|competency requirement? |of the required continuing education, you may be eligible to reinstate|

| |your license after it expires on June 30, 2004. |

|Is there a way to determine how long I’ve been licensed in Maryland so|Yes. Your date of original licensure is printed on the mailing label |

|that I can calculate the appropriate number of continuing competency |used on this form. |

|hours I must complete? | |

|What are the steps for renewing my occupational therapy license in a |Submit the following information postmarked on or before May 31, 2004:|

|timely manner? |Completed Renewal Application Form; |

| |Payment of $270 renewal fee; |

| |Payment of $ 34 Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) fee. |

|What is the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) fee? |The MHCC is a special funded commission that assesses hospitals, |

| |payers, nursing homes and health practitioners. The Board licensees |

| |that are part of the assessment pool provide a health care service and|

| |make an average annual wage of $30,246 or $14.54 an hour. The |

| |biennial fee of $34 is used to fund the many activities of the |

| |Commission. The Commission provides viable information to the |

| |residents of Maryland in various ways. In doing so, the Commission |

| |benefits providers, such as you. For more details information, please|

| |access MHCC.state.md.us |

|What are the steps for renewing my occupational therapy assistant |Submit the following information postmarked on or before May 31, 2004:|

|license in a timely manner? |Completed Renewal Application Form; |

| |Payment of $210 renewal fee. |

|What is the late fee? |The late fee is $100 and must be included with applications postmarked|

| |after May 31, 2004, but before July 1, 2004. |

|If my application is returned to me as incomplete, may I resubmit it? |Yes, however incomplete applications will not be recorded as received |

| |until complete information is submitted. This process may result in a|

| |late fee being assessed. |

|How may I be certain that your office has received my application? |You may refer to the Board’s website: A roster of |

| |licensees active through 2006 will reflect renewal applications |

| |received and processed by the Board. |

|What if I sent my application, but the Board office did not receive |It is recommended that applicants maintain a copy of documents |

|it? |submitted as well as receipt(s) for postage, and receipt(s) for |

| |payment such as a certified check receipt or money order. |

|I am confused by the question on Worker’s Compensation. Can you |Box (a) will be the appropriate box for most applicants to check. The|

|clarify? |language is required to ensure that licensees who are also employers |

| |comply with worker’s compensation requirements. |

|How do I apply for reinstatement? |The following information must be submitted for review by the Board: |

| |Completed reinstatement application form; |

| |Original verification of initial certification or examination from |

| |NBCOT (301-990-7979); |

| |Payment of $450 fee; |

| |Original verification documentation from any other states/countries in|

| |which you are/were licensed; and, |

| |Continuing Competency Documentation of applicable contact hours. |

|If I allow my license to expire and apply for reinstatement, when may |Following a June 30th expiration of licensure, the earliest possible |

|I practice occupational therapy again in the State of Maryland? |date would be after the 3rd Friday in July. A completed reinstatement|

| |application is to be submitted for Board review 2 days prior to the |

| |Board meeting. |

|I’ve heard about a new law on tax compliance. Does this effect |Yes. Beginning July 1, 2003, state agencies must verify that an |

|occupational therapy licensure? |applicant for renewal has paid, or satisfactorily arranged for the |

| |payment of delinquent state taxes before the license can be renewed. |

| |For assistance, call the Comptroller of Maryland, Compliance Division |

| |at 410-974-2432 if you have any questions or need to make payment |

| |arrangements. |

Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice

Spring Grove Hospital Center ( 55 Wade Avenue ( Benjamin Rush Building Baltimore, Maryland 21228

Phone: 410-402-8560 ( Fax: 410-402-8561 (

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