AHCA Health Care Clinic Licensing & Exemption

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In Florida, ABA therapy providers may be required to obtain a Health Care Clinic (HCC) license from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) or qualify for a Health Care Clinic Exemption. Navigating these requirements can be complex, especially when dealing with ownership structures, NPI registrations, and payor enrollment timelines. We make the process clear, compliant, and efficient, whether you want us to handle the filing or prefer to learn how to do it yourself.

Under Florida law, a license may be required if your organization:

• Provides health care servics to patients
• Bills for services under the group/entity
• Is not wholly owned by DOH licensed health care practitioners
• Does not meet a statutory exemption category

Licensure is not just a formality — it is a regulatory safeguard. Operating without proper licensure when required can result in fines, denials, or operational disruption.

We help you determine the correct path before you submit anything.

 To move forward with an AHCA Health Care Clinic License, you must have:

• A designated Medical/Clinical Director licensed by the Department of Health
• Proof of Financial Ability to Operate (CPA-completed form)
• Full ownership and managing member disclosures
• Level 2 background screening (as applicable)
• $2,000 AHCA application fee (paid directly to AHCA)

AHCA licensure can feel overwhelming — especially when you are already managing staff, clients, credentialing, and daily operations. Most ABA agency owners don’t struggle because they lack capability — they struggle because the regulatory language is complex and the stakes are high.

That’s where we step in.

We don’t just “submit paperwork.” We walk you through a structured compliance process designed to protect your agency and position you for long-term growth.

We begin with a full compliance review to determine exactly where your agency stands and what path makes the most sense. From there, we guide you step by step through every required component of the application.

Our services include:

• Eligibility Review
• Ownership Analysis
• Entity Structure Review
• Medical/Clinical Director Verification
• Application Preparation and Submission
• Deficiency Response & Regulatory Communication, if needed
• Site Survey Preparation