Licensure Requirements for Medicaid Waivers Operated by DSAAPD
All of the services under Medicaid home and community-based waivers operated by the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) require certain credentials on the part of service contractors. Requirements vary by service. Some services, for example, require only a state business license or 501(c)(3) status, while others require more highly specialized credentials as detailed below.
Licensure and other requirements for service providers are detailed in the service specifications for Waiver services.
A summary of the credentials required for each service provided though Medicaid Waivers operated by DSAAPD is presented below followed by information about where the required documentation can be obtained.
Summary of Licensure/Credential Requirements for Waiver Services
| Service | Licensure Requirement(s) |
|---|---|
| Adult Day Services |
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| Assisted Living |
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| Case Management |
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| Cognitive Services |
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| Day Habilitation |
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| Personal Care |
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| Personal Emergency Response System |
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| Respite Services |
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Where to Obtain Required Licensure/Credentials
| Requirement(s) | Where to Obtain Licensure/Credentials |
|---|---|
| State Business License | Delaware Department of Revenue - One Stop Business Registration and Licensing |
| 501(c)(3) status | U.S. Internal Revenue Service - Applying for Tax Exemption |
| Delaware Adult Day Care Facility License | Delaware Division of Public Health - Health Facilities Licensing and Certification |
| Assisted Living License | Delaware Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection - Licensing and Certification Section |
| State Home Health Agency License | Delaware Division of Public Health - Health Facilities Licensing and Certification |
| Professional Licenses | Delaware Department of State - Division of Professional Regulation |
For more information, please see the Contracting for Services under
Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers Operated by DSAAPD page of this web site or contact
DSAAPD's Waiver Coordinator.
