in-20260826-IR-844260299FNA: LATE LICENSE RENEWAL FEES

TITLE 844 MEDICAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDIANA Notice of First Public Comment Period LSA Document #26-299 LATE LICENSE RENEWAL FEES PURPOSE OF NOTICE The Medical Licensing Board of Indiana (board) is soliciting public comment on amending rules at 844 IAC 2.2-2-8, 844 IAC 4-2-2, 844 IAC 9-1-1, 844 IAC 10-2-2, 844 IAC 11-2-1.1, 844 IAC 14-3-1, and 844 IAC 18-1-4 concerning the addition of a $50 late license renewal fee for the following professions: (1) Genetic counselors. (2) Medical and osteopathic doctors. (3) Diabetes educators. (4) Hearing aid dealers. (5) Physician assistants. (6) Occupational therapists and assistants. (7) Respiratory assistants. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Regulatory Analysis: 20260826-IR-844260299RAA Notice of Public Hearing: 20260826-IR-844260299PHA CITATIONS AFFECTED: 844 IAC 2.2-2-8; 844 IAC 4-2-2; 844 IAC 9-1-1; 844 IAC 10-2-2; 844 IAC 11-2-1.1; 844 IAC 14-3-1; 844 IAC 18-1-4 AUTHORITY: IC 25-1-8-2; IC 25-14.3-2-1; IC 25-17.3-3-2; IC 25-20-1-6; IC 25-22.5-2-7; IC 25-23.5-2-5; IC 25-23.5-2-6; IC 25-27.5-3-5; IC 25-34.5-2-7 OVERVIEW Basic Purpose and Background Prior to the passing of House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1623-2023, the Indiana professional licensing agency and its various professional boards historically charged a $50 late license renewal fee. The board regulates several professions and issues multiple licenses. Most professions expire biennially on even-numbered years, two professions expire on the two year anniversary of issuance, and physician licenses expire in odd-numbered years. The purpose of the proposed addition of the $50 late license renewal fee is to reinstate the ability to collect late renewal fees charged to licensees by the board in conformance with IC 4-22-2-19.6(b), enacted after HEA 1623, and IC 25-1-8-6. The late license renewal fees were reviewed and approved by the state budget committee on April 19, 2024. Licensees who fail to renew on a timely basis are the primary parties impacted by the amendment. The implementation costs of the proposed rule are not expected to exceed the threshold set in IC 4-22-2-22.7(c)(6). For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, small businesses affected by this rulemaking may contact the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is: Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT The board is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE All comments must be postmarked or time-stamped not later than September 25, 2026. The rule, Regulatory Analysis, appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis, and materials incorporated by reference (if applicable) are on file at the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, Indiana and are available for public inspection. Copies of the rule, Regulatory Analysis, and appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis are also available at the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency office. If the board does not receive substantive comments during the public comment period or public hearing, the rule may be adopted with text that is the same as or does not substantially differ from the text of the proposed rule published in this notice. PROPOSED RULE Sec. 8. (a) A nonrefundable fee of one hundred dollars ($100) must accompany the initial application for certification. (b) A nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50) must accompany an application for changing collaborating physicians. (c) A fee of fifty dollars ($50) must accompany each biennial application for renewal of the physician assistant certificate. A fee of fifty dollars ($50) must accompany each request for a temporary permit in addition to the fee for initial certification. (d) A fee of ten dollars ($10) must accompany each request for verification of licensure to another state. (e) The fees under this section are nonrefundable. (f) A fee of fifty dollars ($50) must accompany a late application for renewal of the physician assistant certificate in addition to the regular application fee for renewal. Sec. 2. (a) Every qualified applicant for licensure to practice as a medical doctor or an osteopathic doctor shall pay to the medical licensing board of Indiana the following fees: Examination $250 Endorsement-in $250 Endorsement-out $10 Renewal fee $200 per biennium Late renewal fee $50 Duplicate license $10 (b) Every applicant for permits authorized by the medical licensing board of Indiana shall pay to the medical licensing board of Indiana the following fees: Temporary medical permit, endorsement candidates, teaching permit, postgraduate training $100 Renewal fee for a temporary medical permit $50 Temporary medical permit (nonrenewable, limited scope) $100 Sec. 1. The medical licensing board of Indiana shall charge and collect the following fees: Sec. 2. (a) The board shall charge and collect the following fees: (b) Applicants required to take the national examination for licensure shall pay a fee directly to a professional examination service in the amount set by the examination service. Sec. 1. The board shall charge and collect the following fees: Application for licensure $50 Biennial renewal of licensure $50 Verification of licensure $10 Duplicate wall license $10 Temporary permit $25 Renewal of a temporary permit $10 Student permit $25 Late renewal fee $50 Sec. 1. An applicant for licensure to practice as a genetic counselor shall pay to the board the following fees: Application for permanent licensure $40 Application for a temporary license $10 Renewal fee $30 per biennium Late renewal fee $50 Sec. 4. Every applicant for licensure as a diabetes educator shall pay to the agency the following fees: Initial licensure fee $50 Biennial renewal fee $50 Duplicate license fee $10 Late renewal fee $50 Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Received by Publisher Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: Barbara A. Killian, Deputy General Counsel, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, 402 West Washington Street, Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204, (317) 489-3444, bkillian@pla.in.gov