From application to approval, we handle your IDOH licensing — then hand you the platform to run your agency from day one. Most consultancies disappear when your license arrives. We keep going.
Want to open a non-medical home care agency in Indiana? You need a Personal Services Agency (PSA) License from the Indiana Department of Health. Our estimate: 60–90 days for provisional approval plus an on-site survey. State filing fees total $250 and are paid directly to IDOH.
Non-medical home care agencies do not require a CON in Indiana.
Medicaid Program
Medicaid Waivers (FSSA)
Plus the Indiana PathWays for Aging and Policy Readiness Matters for qualifying providers.
Home Care License Type in Indiana
Indiana regulates home-based care under several license categories. Most new founders start with a PSA License for non-medical care, then add skilled services later if they choose.
NON-MEDICAL
Personal Services Agency (PSA) License
Indiana requires a Personal Services Agency (PSA) license for non-medical home care.
Personal care and daily living assistance
Companionship and homemaker services
Medication reminders (not administration)
Transportation and errand assistance
Respite care for family caregivers
State fee:
$250 PSA License Fee (Initial and Annual)
Timeline:
60-90 Days for provisional approval
Regulator:
Indiana Department of Health
How to Get Licensed in Indiana
Indiana licensing follows a structured 7-step process through IDOH. Our specialists handle all 7 steps in the Launch and Signature packages; in the Licensing Kit, you handle the submission yourself with our expert guidance.
60–90 days from start to provisional approval
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FOUNDATION
2
INSURANCE
3
POLICIES
4
APPLICATION
5
PROCESS
1
Form Your Business Entity
FOUNDATION
Register your LLC or corporation, obtain an EIN, open a business bank account, and establish an Indiana physical location before applying.
2
Choose a Compliant Business Name
INSURANCE
Do not use the words "health" or "nursing" in your name. A PSA may not advertise as a home health agency. IDOH checks your name against IC 16-27-1-15.
3
Gather Owner and Manager Criminal History Reports
POLICIES
Get a lifetime criminal history report for every owner, the manager, and each alternate manager. Reports must be dated within 3 months of filing. Use the Indiana State Police (fingerprints through IdentoGO or IDEMIA) or Safe Hiring Solutions. IDOH's June 2025 newsletter says it accepts only those. Its older 2022 letter allowed any vendor, so follow the newer rule.
4
Prepare Policies, Forms, and Competency Materials
POLICIES
Indiana's PSA application asks for a lot of paperwork. Write every policy IC 16-27-4 calls for. That includes service plans, client rights, complaints, TB tests, training, and unstable health conditions. Also send a written skills test and a hands-on skills checklist. Don't just paste the law or send a staff handbook.
5
Secure Insurance and Required Coverage
INSURANCE
Obtain general liability and workers' compensation. If you offer lift services, your liability policy must cover lift services (IC 16-27-4-6).
6
Submit PSA Application
APPLICATION
Apply online in the IDOH Gateway. You sign in with Access Indiana. Upload your policies, Secretary of State papers, IRS EIN letter, and criminal history reports. Then pay the $250 fee online. It is not refunded.
7
Respond to State Review
PROCESS
IDOH reviews applications in the order received. It says review may take 30 to 60 days. If it asks for more papers, send them within 30 days or your file may be closed. IDOH may also visit your office. Do not serve clients until you have your license.
Why Indiana Founders Choose HomeCareAtlas
The biggest difference between us and traditional consultancies isn't the license — it's what happens after the license arrives.
Traditional Consultant
HomeCareAtlas
Pricing
A mystery sales process and hard upsells
Clear packages built for your goals
Policies & Procedures
Generic templates
Built around your state and your service model
Application Filing
You assemble the packet
Done-for-you in Launch and Signature
Survey Day
You're on your own
On-call phone support during your state visit
After License Arrives
Relationship ends
Platform, dashboard, and directory listing go live
Caregiver Onboarding
Not included
Digital onboarding ready for hire #1
Compliance Tracking
You build a spreadsheet
Live compliance dashboard included
Directory Presence
None
Listed on Carezano the day you open
Three Ways to Get Your Indiana Agency Licensed
Pick the level of support that matches how hands-on you want to be. Indiana state fees ($250 to IDOH) are passed through at cost.
Indiana charges a state application fee, paid directly to the state licensing body. We don't mark it up.
Want to see pricing? We share it on your free 15-minute call. Pick a time →
The Platform That Comes With Your License
Every tier includes free time on Home Care Atlas — the operating system for your new agency. This is the part other Indiana consultancies don't offer.
Indiana Licensing Workspace
Track your application, documents, and deadlines in one dashboard. Your Atlas specialist works in the same view you do.
Custom Indiana P&P Manual
Written around your state's rules, your service model, and your agency — not a generic national template. Survey-ready before you file.
Business Formation
LLC, EIN, NPI, surety bond, and insurance — all tracked and handled in Launch and Signature packages.
Compliance Dashboard
From caregiver #1 onward, every certification, background check, and required document is tracked with automatic expiration alerts.
Caregiver Onboarding
I-9, W-4, direct deposit, and required background-check verifications — all collected digitally.
Carezano Directory Listing
Listed on our public directory the day you open. Local families find you, referral partners find you, you're visible from day one.
Common Questions Before You Book
How much does a home care license cost in Indiana?
The Personal Services Agency fee is $250. The license lasts one year. Renewal also costs $250.
How long does Indiana licensing take?
Plan on about 60 to 90 days from start to finish. That is our estimate. IDOH says its review may take 30 to 60 days. Missing papers make it longer.
Can I use 'Health' or 'Nursing' in my Indiana agency name?
No. IDOH says a PSA may not use the word "health" or "nursing" in its name. It also may not advertise as a home health agency (IC 16-27-1-15).
Do I need a physical office in Indiana?
Yes. You need a physical location and a working phone in Indiana. IDOH says it can be a home address.
Does Indiana inspect my agency before licensing?
It can. IDOH issues the license after a complete application shows you follow IC 16-27-4. The law lets IDOH visit on-site with the first license or at renewal. It also visits to check complaints.
Is Indiana a good market for home care agencies?
It can be. The license is cheap and the rules are clear. Most of the work is good policies, good hiring, and good records.
Indiana Home Care Licensing: What You Need to Know
Indiana requires a Personal Services Agency (PSA) license for non-medical home care. The law is IC 16-27-4. PSAs give attendant care, homemaker, and companion help at home. The license costs $250 and lasts one year. Your agency name cannot use the word "health" or "nursing." You cannot act like a home health agency without that separate license.
The Personal Services Agency (PSA) License
You must get a PSA license from IDOH before you open. Each parent agency needs its own license. It expires one year after it is issued. Owners, the manager, and alternate managers must send a lifetime criminal history report. It must be dated within the past 3 months. IDOH's June 2025 newsletter says new agencies must get checks through the Indiana State Police or Safe Hiring Solutions. That is newer than its 2022 letter, which allowed any vendor. You need a physical location and a working phone in Indiana. IDOH says a home address can be used. Branch offices must sit within 120 miles of the parent office.
Certificate of Need (CON) in Indiana
Indiana does not require a Certificate of Need (CON) for non-medical home care. You can move directly into the licensing process without a separate market-need review.
Medicaid Participation — Medicaid Waivers (FSSA)
Medicaid home care in Indiana is run by the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), not IDOH. Your PSA license is not enough on its own. You must also sign up as a Medicaid provider. Expect more paperwork.
Common Reasons Indiana Applications Are Rejected or Delayed
Generic P&P manuals that don't reflect state-specific regulations
Incomplete administrator documentation
Insurance or surety bond policies that don't meet state minimums
Missing or inadequate quality assurance program documentation
Physical office that doesn't meet site-review standards
Caregiver background checks that miss required state databases
Every one of these is preventable with proper preparation. It's the biggest reason founders choose done-for-you packages over DIY — the cost of a rejection in lost time is almost always higher than the cost of doing it right the first time.
Book a Free Indiana Strategy Call
15 minutes with a home care specialist. We'll map out Indiana licensing for you, your timeline, and your best next step — even if you don't hire us.
Which Indiana license type fits your business model (Personal Services Agency)
Your realistic timeline and budget
Whether Medicaid Waivers (FSSA) enrollment makes sense for your plan
No pressure. No obligation. Indiana-specific guidance either way.
Your Future Indiana Clients Are Already Looking for Care.
Every week you spend piecing this together alone is a week you're not serving your first Indiana client. Let's get your agency licensed, launched, and visible — with people on your side who know IDOH.
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Indiana licensing details verified by HomeCareAtlas on November 1, 2026.
Indiana Home Care License — Done-for-You Licensing
