Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Thanks, Ron - that was it exactly. So it's still 4 years for now, but just because nobody's forced DSHS to two years yet, not because it's properly codified in statute. I appreciate the help! Mike > Mike, > I don't want to confuse things, but here it goes. In the State Merger Bill last session (HB 2292) it required all re-certification/Licenses be renewed every two years. At the same time it let the 4 year recert for EMS in the Statue. Hence you have one part of the bill conflicting with the other. EMSAT got a letter of Intent from the Rep. that carried HB 2292 that her " Legislative Intent " was that EMS be left alone at the 4 year time period to recert/license. I submitted this to BEM at the time. They informed us they got letters of 'intent' all the time and it meant nothing. Something change I guess because they left it at 4 years. The last I heard was when they left it at the every 4 year period that they were hoping the language would be cleaned up this session. As far as I know no one attempted to do so, since they are happy with the current 4 year rule. I also believe there maybe a Texas Online fee that is included when you recert on line. > So what we still have is HB 2292 that has two sections that are in direct conflict. I have not heard of anything as to the State changing to a two year recert period. > Thanks > Ron > License Renewal Fee > > > > > > > > > Why is there a charge to renew your EMS certification/license every > > > two years? Has the transition from TDH to DSHS in any way altered the > > > finances of what was the BEM, such that licensure/certification fees > > > need to be re-examined? Wouldn't it seem that state agencies should > > > have to follow the same policies with regards to relicensure? > > > > > > TCLEOSE has no renewal - it's a lifetime license. Period. There's > > > only a charge for initial licensure, and for some additional updates, > > > etc. How does TCOFP work? What about Cosmetologists, etc? My DL > > > renews every 6 now, for a minimal fee, and I get a nicely made plastic > > > photo ID. > > > > > > I'm only curious. I know DSHS and BEM need the money, and I know > > > they're doing everything the think they can to keep the costs down - > > > especially for rural/volulnteer medics... but with the proliefration > > > of providers out there (the number of competing companies, not the > > > number of medics), wouldn't it make sense to hold the companies > > > responsible for the charges rather than the individual medics? Maybe > > > charge the companies for additions or removals from their " company > > > rosters " so that there's more of a push to retain employees? This > > > would make life easier for the individual medic, and hold companies > > > more responsible for keeping and updating provider's records... > > > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Mike <paramedicop@g...> wrote: > Why is there a charge to renew your EMS certification/license every > two years? I've been searching the bureau web site since you posted this and cannot find anything stating a fee is due every two years. What I've found states the renewals are due every four years. Can you please direct me to the rule requiring a two-year renewal fee? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Mike <paramedicop@g...> wrote: > Why is there a charge to renew your EMS certification/license every > two years? I've been searching the bureau web site since you posted this and cannot find anything stating a fee is due every two years. What I've found states the renewals are due every four years. Can you please direct me to the rule requiring a two-year renewal fee? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Two years ago there was a piece of legislation that made the legal eagle types believe that EMS certifications and licenses would have to be renewed EVERY 2 years...and the proposed rule was to do it for 1/2 the cost of doing it every 4.... There was never a plan to do it every 2 years for the 4 year money...turns out the meaning of the legislation made it not apply to EMS...so it is still every 4 years and the cost went up by 10% last legislative session. It would be nice if we, like the cops, could take care of our certifying agency by pulling over citizens and writing them summons that a piece of the fine went to funding it...and if the citizens did not pay they could be taken to jail....might improve patient billing percentages if that were to occur for us. Dudley Re: License Renewal Fee This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Two years ago there was a piece of legislation that made the legal eagle types believe that EMS certifications and licenses would have to be renewed EVERY 2 years...and the proposed rule was to do it for 1/2 the cost of doing it every 4.... There was never a plan to do it every 2 years for the 4 year money...turns out the meaning of the legislation made it not apply to EMS...so it is still every 4 years and the cost went up by 10% last legislative session. It would be nice if we, like the cops, could take care of our certifying agency by pulling over citizens and writing them summons that a piece of the fine went to funding it...and if the citizens did not pay they could be taken to jail....might improve patient billing percentages if that were to occur for us. Dudley Re: License Renewal Fee This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 You do have such a scheme. You get a part of every vehicle registered in the state. Mike > Two years ago there was a piece of legislation that made the legal eagle types believe that EMS certifications and licenses would have to be renewed EVERY 2 years...and the proposed rule was to do it for 1/2 the cost of doing it every 4.... > > There was never a plan to do it every 2 years for the 4 year money...turns out the meaning of the legislation made it not apply to EMS...so it is still every 4 years and the cost went up by 10% last legislative session. > > It would be nice if we, like the cops, could take care of our certifying agency by pulling over citizens and writing them summons that a piece of the fine went to funding it...and if the citizens did not pay they could be taken to jail....might improve patient billing percentages if that were to occur for us. > > Dudley > > > > Re: License Renewal Fee > > > This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal > period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? > TD > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 You do have such a scheme. You get a part of every vehicle registered in the state. Mike > Two years ago there was a piece of legislation that made the legal eagle types believe that EMS certifications and licenses would have to be renewed EVERY 2 years...and the proposed rule was to do it for 1/2 the cost of doing it every 4.... > > There was never a plan to do it every 2 years for the 4 year money...turns out the meaning of the legislation made it not apply to EMS...so it is still every 4 years and the cost went up by 10% last legislative session. > > It would be nice if we, like the cops, could take care of our certifying agency by pulling over citizens and writing them summons that a piece of the fine went to funding it...and if the citizens did not pay they could be taken to jail....might improve patient billing percentages if that were to occur for us. > > Dudley > > > > Re: License Renewal Fee > > > This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal > period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? > TD > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 You do have such a scheme. You get a part of every vehicle registered in the state. Mike > Two years ago there was a piece of legislation that made the legal eagle types believe that EMS certifications and licenses would have to be renewed EVERY 2 years...and the proposed rule was to do it for 1/2 the cost of doing it every 4.... > > There was never a plan to do it every 2 years for the 4 year money...turns out the meaning of the legislation made it not apply to EMS...so it is still every 4 years and the cost went up by 10% last legislative session. > > It would be nice if we, like the cops, could take care of our certifying agency by pulling over citizens and writing them summons that a piece of the fine went to funding it...and if the citizens did not pay they could be taken to jail....might improve patient billing percentages if that were to occur for us. > > Dudley > > > > Re: License Renewal Fee > > > This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal > period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? > TD > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 You would have to go to the Legislature On Line to the Last Leg. Session and type in HB 2292 and read the text. It's in there once saying all Licences and Certifications are every two years, and it also left the old Statue of every 4 years in there. It is still every four years. I'm confident the State had to consult with their Lawyers or someone on what to do with to conflicting statues in the same legislation Thanks Ron Re: License Renewal Fee Mike <paramedicop@g...> wrote: > Why is there a charge to renew your EMS certification/license every > two years? I've been searching the bureau web site since you posted this and cannot find anything stating a fee is due every two years. What I've found states the renewals are due every four years. Can you please direct me to the rule requiring a two-year renewal fee? Larry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 You would have to go to the Legislature On Line to the Last Leg. Session and type in HB 2292 and read the text. It's in there once saying all Licences and Certifications are every two years, and it also left the old Statue of every 4 years in there. It is still every four years. I'm confident the State had to consult with their Lawyers or someone on what to do with to conflicting statues in the same legislation Thanks Ron Re: License Renewal Fee Mike <paramedicop@g...> wrote: > Why is there a charge to renew your EMS certification/license every > two years? I've been searching the bureau web site since you posted this and cannot find anything stating a fee is due every two years. What I've found states the renewals are due every four years. Can you please direct me to the rule requiring a two-year renewal fee? Larry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 This was a scheme to double the cost of your license by cutting the renewal period in half while charging the same fee.....worked great, huh? TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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