state licensure: inactive vs expired

[drbizzaro]

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Just a question for all the OD's who have obtained multiple state licenses in the past:

I'm in the process of obtaining a number of state licenses in order to keep my options open.

Let's say I obtain 3 state licenses in: missouri, idaho, florida

What is the safest bet to prevent the states from making me re-write the nbeo again (something that i'm sure no one wants to do).
I know I can obtain an "inactive status". But to reactivate it, it seems that some states require you to retake board 2 or 3 if you have been inactive for 3+years.

Let's say I only work in florida for 3+ years. Should I just let the other 2 expire, or should I set them to inactive status, or should I just pay the yearly fee?

My main concern is being able to still practice someone else (if i decide to later on) without needing to re-write NBEO again.

thanks

 

[cpw]

you safest bet to keeping yourself open to other state options is to keep all your licenses active.

I think Florida is one of the only states that makes you retake NBEO if it's been more than five years since you took it.

 

[r_salis]

I think Florida is one of the only states that makes you retake NBEO if it's been more than five years since you took it.

Getting FL license = *GOLD*.

Whoever decided to put such extensive restrictions on the FL license was a genius, FL ODs have Employment for Life! 😉

 

[Ben Chudner]

I kept my Florida and California licenses active for several years, even after I purchased a practice in Washington. I finally let them go when I realized that the only chance I had of going back to one of those states was after I retire and sell my practice. At that point I want to travel, golf, dive, etc, not see patients. If I do change my mind, there is always the potential that licensure by endorsement will finally be a reality in all 50 states by the year 2030.

 

[bournehall]

Being military for a little over 20 years I have moonlighted in a few states. Had a VT, VA, LA and TN license at one point. RETIRED in all but the one I was using, could not see paying the dues (they have gotten way too high). When I reactivated my TN license e.g. all I had to do was prove that I had kept my CME up throughout the inactive period and license renewed.

Just a question for all the OD's who have obtained multiple state licenses in the past:

I'm in the process of obtaining a number of state licenses in order to keep my options open.

Let's say I obtain 3 state licenses in: missouri, idaho, florida

What is the safest bet to prevent the states from making me re-write the nbeo again (something that i'm sure no one wants to do).
I know I can obtain an "inactive status". But to reactivate it, it seems that some states require you to retake board 2 or 3 if you have been inactive for 3+years.

Let's say I only work in florida for 3+ years. Should I just let the other 2 expire, or should I set them to inactive status, or should I just pay the yearly fee?

My main concern is being able to still practice someone else (if i decide to later on) without needing to re-write NBEO again.

thanks