To Become a HCBS Provider in Delaware
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) seeks to provide a robust network of qualified providers to deliver supports and services available under the DDDS Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. DDDS accepts applications on an open and continuous basis as required by Medicaid regulations
To begin the process of becoming a provider in Delaware, the Provider Application Manual should be reviewed in it’s entirety. The information below, in conjunction with the manual, will assist applicants in moving through phases 1 and 2 of the 4 phase process.
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For All Services
- DDDS Provider Standards
- Health Care Quality (HCQ) Neighborhood Home Regulations
- Health Care Quality (HCQ) Family Care Home Regulations (Shared Living)
- Essential Elements to a Medicaid Compliance Plan
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Process
- Delaware Medicaid
- Obtaining an NPI Number
- DDDS Policies
- Service Definitions
For Lifespan Waiver Services
- 1915c HCBS Lifespan Waiver
- Charting the Lifecourse Nexus – University of Missouri-Kansas City
- DMAP Provider Manual
- Delaware Therap Home Page
For Pathways to Employment Services
After reviewing the appropriate information above, applicants should listen (“attend”) to the Information Gathering sessions below. This will complete phase 1.
1. Becoming a Medicaid Provider| Download Transcript
2. Budget Requirements| Download Transcript
3. Community of Practice| Download Transcript
4. Community Settings Rule| Download Transcript
5. Creating a Successful Application| Download Transcript
6. Electronic Training System| Download Transcript
7. Opening Sites| Download Transcript
8. Overview| Download Transcript
9. Provider Authorization Committee| Download Transcript
10. Services and Supports| Download Transcript
All application and supporting document submissions for new services with DDDS must be sent to DDDS_ProviderAuthCommittee@delaware.gov. Prospective providers should review page 5 of the Provider Application Manual and complete the appropriate resources below to submit a successful application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Application Resources
- Provider Application
- Provider Qualification Instructions
- Provider Qualification Instructions – Non-recurring Services
- Provider Qualification Instructions – Shared Living Agency
- Requirement Summary Checklist
- Requirement Summary Checklist – Non-recurring Services
- Requirement Summary Checklist – Shared Living Agency
Refer to pages 5-6 of the Provider Application Manual for guidance on submission formatting, and the final steps of phase 2 (Provider Authorization Committee Interview).