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Typically, an agency may require recertification of a serious health condition every 30 calendar days.  However, if the agency receives information that casts doubt upon the continuing validity of the original medical certification, including the need for care, or if the circumstances described in the original medical certification have changed significantly, it may require recertification more frequently.
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