Florida Veteran Health Heroes

Licensure Renewal Provisions You may be able to keep your license in good standing and be exempted from certain license renewal provisions if you meet the following criteria: You are an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States You hold a Florida health care practitioner license in good standing with your profession’s administrative board or the Department at the time of your enlistment You were entitled to practice or engage in your profession prior to joining the Armed Forces If you meet these criteria, your license will be kept in good standing without you having to register, pay renewal fees, or perform any other license maintenance act. This provision extends through the duration of your active duty service and for a period of six months after discharge, provided you are not actively engaged in your licensed profession in the private sector for profit. Spouses of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who hold a Florida health care pracititioner license in good standing may also be exempted from license renewal provisions, but only in cases of absence from the state because of his/her spouse’s active duty assignment. Initial Licensure Fee Waiver for Military Spouses If you are the spouse of a military veteran, you may be eligible for a waiver of the initial application and licensure fees for most health care professions. To qualify, your application must be submitted within 60 months after your spouse’s honorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. The initial license fee, initial application fee, and initial unlicensed activity fee will be waived for you, provided you apply for licensure within 60 months after your spouse is discharged from any branch of the United States Armed Forces. This waiver does not include examination fees. Temporary License for Military Spouses As the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States, you may be eligible to receive a temporary license to practice your health care profession in Florida. To qualify, your spouse must be on active duty and assigned to a duty station in Florida. In addition, you must hold a valid license as a health care professional in another state, the District of Columbia, and/or any United States territory or possession. The license is valid for one year. The purpose of the temporary license is to allow you the opportunity to work in your respective profession while your spouse is assigned to a duty station in Florida. If you desire to practice beyond the expiration of the temporary license, you should begin the regular licensing application process as soon as possible. To apply for a license or learn more about licensing options for veterans, active duty military members and their families, visit http://flhealthsource.gov/valor. renewal Page 10