Long-Term Home Health Care Program (LTHHCP), Operating Certificate

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Home health care programs need a certificate from the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

Programs can give care and services in patients' homes or their relatives' homes. They cannot give care in residential facilities.

Programs must first have a Certificate of Need. This certificate shows that the program:

Once a program has this certificate, it can apply for an operating certificate. Programs must show that they meet all safety and professional requirements.

NYS Department of Health
NYC Metropolitan Area Office
90 Church Street, 14th Floor
New York
NY
10007-2919
http://www.health.ny.gov
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