Developmental Disabilities Agencies

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.

To apply to be a Developmental Disabilities Agency please visit: https://flareslive.com/portal/LicenseRequest.aspx?LicenseTypeID=5746.

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. Please refer to the initial and renewal checklist below.
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.