Verified October 10, 2026 against the statutes, regulations and sources cited below. The state decides every application. All states
What suppliers miss in Kentucky
- Kentucky pharmacies that sell or rent home medical equipment are exempt from this license.
- Before 2016 the law sat in the pharmacy chapter as KRS 315.510 to 315.524; it was renumbered to KRS 309.400 to 309.422 when the separate board was created.
- A supplier licensed on its board inspection, not on accreditation, faces an inspection every year.
Does Kentucky require a DME supplier license?
No one may provide home medical equipment and services in Kentucky without a license from the board, with a separate license for each location. The law reaches equipment funded by a third-party payor. Pharmacies, prescribers, hospitals and manufacturers that do not sell to patients are exempt.
- DME or HME license
- Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider License
- Issued by Kentucky Board of Durable Medical Equipment Suppliers (Department of Professional Licensing)
Citation: KRS 309.400 to 309.422; 201 KAR 47:010
Do out-of-state suppliers shipping into Kentucky need a license?
The rules set an inspection fee for inspections outside Kentucky, at the board's actual cost, and a reciprocal license exists for providers located in the seven bordering states. An out-of-state maker of highly specialized equipment not offered by a Kentucky licensee is exempt.
- Covers out-of-state suppliers
Citation: KRS 309.412(2)(k); KRS 309.420; 201 KAR 47:010 Sections 4 and 9
What does a Kentucky DME license cost?
- Initial: $350 license fee, plus a $350 inspection fee in Kentucky or the full cost of an out-of-state inspection when one is required (as of October 2026)
- Renewal: $350 every two years (as of October 2026)
Citation: 201 KAR 47:010 Section 9
How often does a Kentucky DME license renew?
- Renews every two years
- Due September 30, two years after issue
Who must be on staff at a licensed Kentucky location?
Every employee working under the license needs at least six hours of training each year covering infection control, OSHA safety, HIPAA and any new equipment the licensee plans to provide.
Citation: 201 KAR 47:010 Section 5
Does Medicare accreditation count in Kentucky?
Proof of accreditation, or exemption, from a CMS-approved accrediting organization replaces the board's pre-license inspection. A licensee without accreditation is inspected every year, and one that loses accreditation must request an inspection.
Citation: 201 KAR 47:010 Section 2
Licensing in Kentucky?
We confirm what Kentucky requires for the products you sell, prepare the application and every attachment for your owner or officer to sign, and track it to a decision. A state DME license is $699 per state.