Sec. 10.25.07.06. Candidacy Status

A. Subject to the provisions of this section, the Commission shall issue candidacy status to an applicant that:

(1) Has been granted candidacy status by a qualified accreditation or certification organization;

(2) Has submitted an application for certification to the Commission;

(3) Has paid the application fee; and

(4) Has submitted documentation satisfactory to the Commission demonstrating compliance with the requirements set forth in Regulation .05B of this chapter.

B. The Commission shall issue candidacy status to an applicant that has met all the requirements of §A of this regulation.

C. An applicant that has achieved candidacy status may transmit electronic health care transactions while completing the certification requirements of this chapter.

D. Candidacy status expires on the expiration of the applicant's candidacy status with a qualified accreditation or certification organization, on the approval of certification by the Commission, or 2 years from the date that candidacy status was issued.