In 2014, additional fee waivers were applied to military veterans and their spouses when a veteran was honorably discharged within six months from the time the application for licensure was submitted. Qualifying military veterans and their spouses may receive a fee waiver of fees associated with the initial licensing process for most health care professions. A Temporary Certificate to Practice in an Area of Critical Need was also established in 2014 for active-duty commissioned medical officers and military veterans who served at least 10 years (for allopathic and osteopathic physicians). There is no application fee for physicians seeking this certificate. In 2016, a temporary certificate was established, allowing for active-duty military health care practitioners to practice on a military platform. A military platform is defined as a military training agreement with a nonmilitary health care provider. It is designed to develop and support medical, surgical, or other health care treatment opportunities in a nonmilitary setting, allowing military health care practitioners to develop and maintain the technical proficiency needed to meet the current and future health care needs of the United States Armed Forces. The license is valid for six months but is renewable with proof of continuing military orders for an active-duty assignment and evidence of continuation as a military platform participant. Veteran and Spouse Fee Waiver 2014 Military Platform 2016 2014 Temporary Certificate 2024 FLORIDA VETERAN HEALTH HEROES PAGE | 07
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