HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICE PROVIDERS

A Home Medical Equipment Service Provider means a person or company licensed by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy that engages in the sale, delivery, installation, maintenance, replacement, or demonstration of home medical equipment as defined in section 4752. of the Ohio Revised Code.

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RENEWAL INFORMATION

Home Medical Equipment Service Provider license or registration holders will be sent information regarding renewal via electronic communication using the contact information (e-mail) listed in the eLicense system.

• 2024 HME Renewal Information and Resources
• Applicant - Attestation Form
• Certification of Accreditation
• Change of Designated Representative Form
• Designated Representative - Attestation Form
• HMEL Renewal Guide
• HMER Renewal Guide
• License Lookup
• Retrieve Security Code

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Clarification on the Provision of Home Medical Equipment Services Involving Dangerous Drugs
• HME Legal and Disciplinary Questions
• Licensed HME Services Provider Criminal Records Check Requirements
• Recognition of National Accrediting Bodies for Home Medical Equipment

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

• HME CE Approved Providers
• HME Continuing Education FAQ
• HME Continuing Education Provider Application

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eLICENSE GUIDES

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy uses Ohio’s eLicense System to manage all applications for licensure and registration. To assist licensees and registrants, the Board created several eLicense guides that can be accessed below.

• Change in Business Description
• Registering for a Business Account
• Request for License Verification
• Submitting Additional Documentation

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FORMS

To access information on an existing license or to apply for a new license, visit: https://elicense.ohio.gov.

• Applicant - Attestation Form
• Certification of Accreditation
• Change of Designated Representative Form
• Designated Representative - Attestation Form
• Facility Self-Assessment
• HME Change of Address Form
• HME Written Notice of Discontinuing Business
• Notification of Off-Site Records Storage
• Recognition of National Accrediting Bodies for Home Medical Equipment

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INSPECTION GUIDES

• Licensed Home Medical Equipment Service Provider - Inspection Guide
• Registered Home Medical Equipment Service Provider - Inspection Guide

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HOME MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Board of Pharmacy is responsible for appointing a Home Medical Services Advisory Council for the purpose of advising the Board on issues relating to providing home medical equipment services. The Council must consist of not more than seven individuals knowledgeable in the provision of home medical equipment services. Members shall serve three-year terms.

• HME Advisory Council Meeting Minutes 10.10.2024

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, please call the Board's licensing department at 614-466-4143 or use the contact page to send an e-mail.