What is the maximum period a physician assistant can have their license expired before they can still renew it by paying a higher fee?

The maximum period a physician assistant can allow their license to expire before still being able to renew it by paying a higher fee is 90 days. This grace period is established to provide a balance between maintaining professional standards and allowing some flexibility for license holders who might face temporary circumstances preventing them from timely renewing their licenses.

After the 90-day mark, the physician assistant would typically need to go through a more extensive process, which may include reapplying for licensure or fulfilling additional requirements. This structure is intended to encourage timely compliance with licensing regulations while still offering a limited window for late renewals. It ultimately serves to protect public health and safety by ensuring that practicing physician assistants maintain their currency in knowledge and skills.