Code of Massachusetts Regulations
272 CMR - CERTIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS, BOARD OF
Title 272 CMR 4.00 - CERTIFICATION AS A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Section 4.04 - Renewal of Certificates

Universal Citation: 272 MA Code of Regs 272.4

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Renewal Cycle and Expiration. A certificate issued pursuant to 272 CMR 4.03 shall be valid for a two year period commencing with the date of initial issuance. Unless renewed in accordance with 272 CMR 4.04, an initial certificate shall expire on July 31st of the odd numbered years.

(2) Renewal of a Current Certificate. A Certified Community Health Worker who holds a current certificate and has completed all continuing education requirements for renewal of certificates pursuant to 272 CMR 7.02: Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of Certificates may apply to renew such certificate by submitting a complete application on a form specified by the Board, and the following items:

(a) Documentation as may be required pursuant to 803 CMR 2.00: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) to authorize the Board's receipt of criminal offender record information to the extent allowed by law; and

(b) Payment of a non-refundable renewal fee in the amount set by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance; unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.

(3) Renewal of an Expired Certificate. A Certified Community Health Worker who holds an expired certificate and has completed all continuing education requirements for renewal of certificates pursuant to 272 CMR 7.02: Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of Certificates may apply to renew such certificate by submitting a complete application on a form specified by the Board, and the following items:

(a) Documentation as may be required pursuant to 803 CMR 2.00: Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) to authorize the Board's receipt of criminal offender record information to the extent allowed by law;

(b) Copies of certificates of completion or equivalent documentation acceptable to the Board demonstrating compliance with 272 CMR 7.02(1)(b), if applicable;

(c) Payment of a non-refundable renewal fee in the amount set by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B; and (d) Payment of a non-refundable late fee in the amount set by the board, and the Executive Office of Administration and Finance, unless waived in accordance with M.G.L. c. 112, § 1B.

(4) The Board may require a renewal applicant to submit additional documentation, or appear before it, or both, in order to determine whether the applicant meets all qualifications and is of good moral character.

(5) The Board may deny certificate renewal on the following grounds:

(a) The Board cannot verify to its satisfaction that the applicant meets all qualifications for renewal;

(b) The Board determines that the applicant is not of good moral character;

(c) The applicant has not complied with the Board's request(s) for additional information, or that the applicant appear before it, or both;

(d) The application contains factual inaccuracies that are material in nature;

(e) The applicant has not submitted valid payment of the renewal fee, or, where applicable, the late fee, or both; or

(f) Other grounds as permitted by law.

(6) The Board will not act upon incomplete renewal application forms.

(7) Nothing in 272 CMR 4.04 shall supersede the effect of Board action against a certificate pursuant to 272 CMR 9.00: Investigations, Complaints and Board Actions.

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