AHCA Clearinghouse Clearance Transfer: What Florida Healthcare Workers Need to Know

The Florida AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse is an online database operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. It stores Level 2 background check results for workers at AHCA-regulated facilities, including ALFs, home health agencies, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

When a healthcare worker passes a Level 2 background check and clears through the Clearinghouse, their status is stored in the system. Authorized employers can look up a worker's clearance status without requiring a new background check submission.

Yes — in many cases. If you already have an active AHCA Clearinghouse clearance from a previous Florida healthcare employer, your new employer may be able to verify your existing clearance through the Clearinghouse portal without requiring new fingerprinting.

Your clearance can transfer between AHCA-regulated employers as long as your status remains active and there has been no break in employment that would require re-screening under Florida Statute 435.

New fingerprinting is required when: your AHCA clearance has lapsed or expired, you have been out of AHCA-regulated employment for an extended period, you are entering a new license category that requires a different ORI code, or your employer's compliance team determines a fresh background check is needed.

Clearances do not automatically expire on a set schedule, but gaps in employment, certain criminal activity, or changes in state law can affect your active status. Always confirm your current clearance status with your new employer's HR team before assuming transfer is automatic.

You can check your AHCA Clearinghouse public status at ahca.myflorida.com by entering your name and date of birth. Your employer's HR or compliance team can also look up your status using your identifying information.

If you're unsure whether your clearance is current, contact AHCA directly or call us at (786) 322-3109 — we're happy to help you determine whether you need new fingerprinting before your appointment.

If your AHCA clearance has lapsed or is no longer active, you will need to complete new Live Scan fingerprinting with the correct AHCA ORI number. Sky Bright LiveScan in Miami Lakes processes AHCA Clearinghouse submissions — typically $105. Call to confirm your exact price.

Call us at (786) 322-3109 to confirm the current AHCA ORI number for your specific position type before your appointment. We process AHCA fingerprinting for ALF staff, home health aides, CNAs, RNs, LPNs, and all AHCA-regulated healthcare roles.