Fees, ch 8
ARC 8695C
MEDICINE BOARD[653]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rulemaking related to fees and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Board of Medicine hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 8, “Fees,” Iowa Administrative Code, and to adopt a new chapter with the same title.
Legal Authority for Rulemaking
This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapters 147, 148 and 272C.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 147, 148 and 272C.
Purpose and Summary
This rulemaking proposes to rescind Chapter 8 and adopt a new chapter with the same title. The purpose of this rulemaking is to establish fees for physicians, acupuncturists, and genetic counselors. Fees include initial licensing fees, renewal fees, late fees, and reinstatement fees.
Regulatory Analysis
A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 16, 2024. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):
●November 5, 2024
The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing received no public comments.
Fiscal Impact
This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 481—Chapter 6.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 14, 2025. Comments should be directed to:
Emily DeRonde |
Public Hearing
Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
January 14, 2025 |
6200 Park Avenue |
January 15, 2025 |
6200 Park Avenue |
Information on virtual participation will be available on the Department’s website prior to the hearing.
Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.
Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rulemaking action is proposed:
ITEM 1.Rescind 653—Chapter 8 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:
CHAPTER 8
FEES
653—8.1(147,148,272C) Definitions.
“Board” means the Iowa board of medicine.
“Online transaction fee” means a fee of $7 assessed by the board for completing an online purchase. The online transaction fee is in addition to the actual service provided.
653—8.2(147,148,272C) Application and licensure fees for acupuncturists.
8.2(1) The fees are as follows:
a.Initial application fee for licensure as an acupuncturist, $300.
b.Reactivation of application for licensure, $100.
c.Renewal fee for licensure as an acupuncturist, $300.
d.Fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the division of criminal investigation (DCI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history background checks, $45.
e.Fee for reapplication of an acupuncture license, $400.
f.Penalty for failure to renew before expiration, $50.
8.2(2) Upon written request and payment of the designated fee, the board shall provide the following information about the status of an acupuncturist’s license or acupuncturist’s past registration:
a.Certified statement that verifies the status of licensure or past registration in Iowa that requires the board seal or a letter of good standing, $25.
b.Verification of the status of licensure or past registration in Iowa that does not require a certified statement or letter, $20.
653—8.3(147,148,272C) Interstate medical licensure compact (IMLC) fees.
8.3(1) Service fee for an application for an IMLC letter of qualification. The service fee is paid directly to the interstate medical licensure compact commission. The interstate commission retains a portion of this service fee and remits a portion of this service fee to the board. The service fee paid to the interstate commission includes the $45 fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the criminal history background checks by the DCI and the FBI.
8.3(2) Licensure fee for an Iowa license issued through the IMLC. The licensure fee is paid directly to the interstate medical licensure compact commission. An applicant shall pay a licensure fee of $450 plus a service fee retained by the interstate commission.
8.3(3) Licensure fee for renewal of active Iowa license issued through the IMLC. The licensure fee is paid directly to the interstate medical licensure compact commission. The licensee shall pay the licensure fee described in subparagraph 8.4(1)“c”(1) plus a service fee retained by the interstate commission. If the license is not renewed prior to expiration, the licensee will incur a penalty as described in paragraph 8.4(1)“d.”
653—8.4(147,148,272C) Application and licensure fees to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery or administrative medicine.
8.4(1) Fees for permanent licensure.
a.Initial licensure, $450 plus the $45 fee for evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the criminal history background checks by the DCI and FBI.
b.Reactivation of application for licensure, $150.
c.Renewal of an active license to practice.
(1)$550 if renewal is made via paper application, or $450 if renewal is made via online application, per biennial period or a prorated portion thereof if the current license was issued for a period of less than 24 months.
(2)No renewal fee if a physician was on active duty in the U.S. armed forces, reserves or national guard during the renewal period. “Active duty” means full-time training or active service in the U.S. armed forces, reserves or national guard.
d.Penalty for failure to renew before expiration, $100 per calendar month after the expiration date of the license up to $200.
e.Placing a license on inactive status or allowing a license to become inactive, no fee.
f.Reactivation of a license to practice one year or more after becoming inactive, $500 plus the $45 fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks.
g.Reactivation of a license within one year of becoming inactive, $550 except when the license in the most recent license period had been granted for less than 24 months. In that case, the reinstatement fee is prorated according to the date of issuance and the physician’s month and year of birth.
8.4(2) Fees for resident physician licensure.
a.Application for a resident physician license, $100 plus the $45 fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks.
b.Extension of a resident physician license, $25.
c.Late fee for extension of a resident physician license, $50, to be paid in addition to the extension fee.
8.4(3) Fees for special physician licensure.
a.Application for a special physician license, $300 plus the $45 fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks.
b.Renewal of a special physician license, $200.
8.4(4) Fees for temporary physician licensure.
a.Application for a temporary physician license, $100 plus the $45 fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks.
b.Renewal of a temporary physician license, $50.
8.4(5) Fee for photocopy of a licensure application, $20.
8.4(6) Fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks, $45.
653—8.5(147,148,272C) Fees for verification of physician licensure and certification of examination scores.
8.5(1) Verification fees.
a.Physicians shall use VeriDoc to secure a certified statement that verifies Iowa licensure status for any state medical board that accepts VeriDoc. VeriDoc is accessible at www.veridoc.org. The fee for this service is $30.
b.A physician who needs a certified statement that verifies Iowa licensure status for a state medical board that does not accept verification from VeriDoc shall make a written request for a certified statement with payment of a $30 verification fee to the board of medicine. The board shall provide a certified statement that verifies Iowa licensure status to the nonaccepting state medical board.
c.The fee for verification of Iowa licensure status that does not require a certified statement or letter is $15.
d.The board provides an electronic verification service whereby users can input the licensee’s license number to learn the licensee’s current licensure status. There is no fee for this service. The board shall provide a license number for an individual caller to use in the automated telephone or electronic verification service. Businesses that utilize verifications will be required to utilize the automated telephone or electronic verification service or the alternative outlined in paragraph 8.5(1)“c.”
8.5(2) Fees for certification of physician examination scores. Upon request and payment of the designated fee, the board may provide certification of scores of an examination given by the board in Iowa as permitted under Iowa Code section 147.21 and 653—paragraph 2.13(2)“f.” The scores available from the board are those from examinees who took the state-constructed examination.
a.Certified statement of grades attained by examination, $45.
b.Certified statement of grades attained by examination including examination history or additional documentation, $55.
653—8.6(147,148,272C) Public records.
8.6(1) Public records available at no cost. The following records are available at no cost to the public:
a.Public action taken by the board against a licensee may be found under the licensee’s name on the board’s website under “Find A Physician.” Public actions are posted on the board’s website within approximately one week after the board has taken action.
b.Electronic files of press releases, statements of charges, final orders and consent agreements from each board meeting are available on the board’s website.
8.6(2) Purchase of public records. Public records are available according to 481—Chapter 5.
653—8.7(147,148,272C) Licensee data list. A data list of all physicians and acupuncturists includes the following information about each licensee: full name, year of birth, work address and telephone number (or other contact information on file if licensee’s work address and telephone number are not available), Iowa county (if applicable), medical school (if applicable), year of graduation from medical school (if applicable), two medical specialties (if available), license issue date, license expiration date, license number, license type, license status, and an indicator of whether the board has taken any public action on the license. There is no fee for an electronic file of this list. A printed copy of the data list is available for a fee.
653—8.8(147,148,272C) Returned checks. The board willcharge a fee of $25 for a check returned for any reason. If a license had been issued by the board office based on a check that is later returned by the bank, the board shall request payment by certified check or money order. If the fees are not paid within two weeks of notification of the returned check by certified mail, the licensee shall be subject to disciplinary action for noncompliance with board rules.
653—8.9(147,148,272C) Copies of the laws and rules. Electronic copies of laws and rules pertaining to the practice of medicine or acupuncture are available at www.legis.iowa.gov at no cost. Printed copies of these laws and rules are available for a fee.
653—8.10(147,148,272C) Refunds. Application and licensure fees will be collected by the board and are not refundable except by board action in unusual instances.
653—8.11(17A,147,148,272C) Waiver prohibited. Licensure and examination fees in this chapter are not subject to waiver.
653—8.12(8,147,148,272C) Monitoring fee. The board may require payment of up to $300 per quarter to cover the board’s expenses to monitor a licensee’s compliance with a settlement agreement or final decision and order.
653—8.13(147,148,272C) Application and licensure fees for genetic counselors.
8.13(1) The fees are as follows:
a.Initial application fee for licensure, $200.
b.Reactivation of application for licensure, $100.
c.Renewal of an active license, $200.
d.Penalty for failure to renew before expiration, $50.
e.Fee for the evaluation of the fingerprint packet and the DCI and FBI criminal history background checks, $45.
f.Fee for reactivation of a license, $300.
8.13(2) Upon written request and payment of the designated fee, the board shall provide the following information about the status of a genetic counselor’s license:
a.Certified statement that verifies the status of licensure in Iowa that requires the board seal or a letter of good standing, $25.
b.Verification of the status of licensure in Iowa that does not require a certified statement or letter, $20.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 147.11, 147.80, 148.3, 148.5, 148.10, and 148.11.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 1/14/2025.
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