Developmental Disabilities Agencies

The Department will pause all new Developmental Disabilities Agency applications from June 1, 2026, through July 1, 2026, to allow for implementation of new administrative rules that will take effect on July 1, 2026.

*All new applications received on or after June 1, 2026, will be canceled. Agencies may reapply beginning July 2, 2026.

Individuals seeking certification of a developmental disabilities agency must complete the following: 

Step 1: Make sure your agency is registered with the Idaho Secretary of State. 

Step 2: Register as an agency with the DHW's Background Check Unit to receive an ID for criminal history as all employees accessing or working with participants will need to have a criminal history clearance for your agency. 

Step 3:  Complete an application for Developmental Disabilities Agencies Certificate using the DDA portal link found on this page. The following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application for it to be considered complete.

1. A policy and procedure manual that contains all requirements found in IDAPA 16.03.21. 
2. A copy of the proposed organizational chart or plan for staffing the agency.
3. When center-based services are to be provided, a site visit is required. Prior to that visit, the following documents must be submitted.
   1. Evidence of a local fire inspection
   2. Occupancy permit
   3. A completed ADA checklist
   4. Inspection by the local District Health Department when a provider is providing food service.

Step 4: Once certified, if you are wanting to become a Medicaid provider, complete the Medicaid provider enrollment application. Please reach out to Medicaid for further instruction at 208-373-1424 or idproviderservices@gainwelltechnologies.com.

Additional Information Regarding Application Submission

Please note that new applications are also needed when an agency makes any of the following changes:

1. New ownership
2. Adding a new location in a different region
3. Moving locations from one region to another

Please only submit the updated “scope and service policy”  when adding or moving location to a different region and the updated “organizational chart” for new ownership.