KSBHA -

QUESTION SECTION

Question: How do I become licensed in Kansas?

Question: How long does the application process take?

Question: When does my license expire?

Question: When do I renew my license?

Question: How do I renew my license?

Question: Can I renew online?

Question: What are the renewal fees?

Question: I did not renew by the deadline, what do I do now?

Question: My Kansas license is cancelled, how do I reinstate my license?

Question: How much and what type of CEU is required?

Question: Am I required to have professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance)?

Question: I have recently moved, how do I change my address?

Question: I have recently changed my name, how do I have this corrected?

QUESTION / ANSWER SECTION

Question: How do I become licensed in Kansas?

Answer: To begin the process you will request or download an application packet (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/04_05_12_nd_app_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/04_05_12_nd_app_nonfill.pdf) (non fillable). You will be asked to complete forms and collect information. You will mail in your application and $165 fee. You will be assigned an application analyst that will track your documents as they arrive in our office. Once all of your paper work has been received your file will be sent to review. This review might result in a request for additional information or clarification of provided information. You will be notified in writing of your permanent license number.

Question: How can I pay my fees?

Answer: We accept checks, money orders, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. To charge to your debit or credit card, please use the authorization form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/cdcf.pdf)

Question: How long does the application process take?

Answer: It is important for you to understand that the process takes an average of 4 to 8 weeks. Information is not only coming from you but also various organization and other sources that require time to process your request and provide the needed verifications.

Question: When does my license expire?

Answer: All Naturopathic licenses expire 1 year from the date issued.

Question: When do I renew my License?

Answer: You should be notified in writing approximately 30 days prior to your license expiration date.

Question: How do I renew my license?

Answer:You may renew online, download a paper renewal form from our website (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/12_22_11_nd_renewal_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/12_22_11_nd_renewal_nonfill.pdf) (non fillable), or contact our office to have a renewal form mailed to you.

Question: Can I renew online?

Answer:You must renew by the paper renewal form (link to form-coming soon!). You will need to include continuing education (CEU) hours and proof of malpractice insurance coverage.

Question: What are the renewal fees?

Answer: $125

Question: I did not renew by the deadline, what do I do now?

Answer: We will accept your paper renewal form up to 30 days passed your expiration date. Your license will be cancelled 30 days after your expiration date. The fee for renewing late increases to $145. Once your license has been cancelled you may not practice in Kansas until the Board reinstates the license. Practicing after your license has been cancelled is unlawful and will subject you to disciplinary action.

Question: My Kansas license is cancelled, how do I reinstate my license?

Answer: To begin the process you will request a reinstatement packet or download a paper reinstatement form from our website, (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/04_05_12_nd_reinstate_app_fillable.pdf) (fillable) or (http://www.ksbha.org/licensing/04_05_12_nd_reinstate_app_nonfill.pdf) (non fillable) You will be asked to complete forms and collect information. You will mail in your application and $155 fee. You will be assigned an application analyst that will track your documents as they arrive in our office. After all of your paper work has been received, your file will be sent to review. This review might result in a request for additional information or clarification of provided information. Once the necessary materials have been received and your request for reinstatement is approved, you will be notified in writing.

Question: How much and what type of CEU is required?

Answer: A minimum of 50 hours with proof of at least 20 of these hours shall be taken in a professionally supervised setting and not more than 30 of these hours may be taken in a non-supervised setting.

Question: Am I required to have professional liability insurance (malpractice insurance)?

Answer: If you have an active status license in Kansas, you are required to obtain and maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $200,000 per occurrence (per claim) subject to not less than $600,000 annual aggregate for all claims made during the policy period.

Question: I have recently moved, how do I change my address?

Answer: Please download and complete the address change form and fax or mail to our office (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/acr.pdf).

Question: I have recently changed my name. How do I have this corrected?

Answer: Please download and complete the change of name form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/ncr.pdf) to correct the name. To obtain a certificate in your new name download and complete the request for additional certificates form (http://www.ksbha.org/forms/rdc.pdf) along with a fee of $15. Please fax or mail in the completed forms to our office along with your payment.