Changes to Health Professions Fees

The 2008 legislature authorized fee increases for health professions regulated by the Department of Health. The department is proposing to increase license fees above what is allowed in current rule for 35 health professions. Nine other professions will also have a change in fees, but their new fees are at or below what is allowed under current rules.

Under state law, each profession must be self-supporting through the fees. The amount of the fee is influenced by the number of licensees in the profession and the costs for the profession. Costs stem from credentialing and background checks, the number of complaints received, investigations, discipline, and expenses for boards, commissions and committees.

The proposed rules and fee changes go into effect August 1, 2008. During June the public is invited to provide comments and attend the rule hearing. Interested persons can join a profession’s listserv to receive regular updates.

If your fee is not listed under the Fee Changes you can view your current fees on the Health Professions pages.