How to Become a Provider

List of 3 frequently asked questions.

• What Is a Provider?
  
  

  An independent provider is a self-employed person who provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities. They are not employees of the State of Ohio or the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

  In order to provide I/O, Level 1 or Self Waiver services, each provider must be certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
  
  UCBDD is committed to supporting providers through the certification process, so please do not hesitate to call Lori LaCella at 937-645-6765 for assistance.
  
  

   

  
  A provider is a person who will assist an individual (or group of individuals) with a developmental disability to live as independently as possible in accordance to their individual service plan (ISP).

• What kinds of things would I do as a provider?
  
  

  Providers perform a variety of tasks to support the individual they serve. These tasks may include - light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, assisting with personal care, assisting and transporting individuals to medical appointments, accessing activities in the community and more.

• How to Become a Provider?
  

  Create an Account with DODD

  Create an OH | ID account and subscribe to My DODD to access Provider Services Management. 
  
  Complete the Initial Overview and Orientation for Independent Providers available in DODD MyLearning.  

  
  Complete the Eight-Hour Provider Training available in DODD MyLearning, or an alternate initial provider training course that meets the requirements for initial training found in Ohio Administrative Rule OAC 5123:2-2-01 (Provider Certification).
  
  Complete Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) training . Only applicants for Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC) or Waiver Nursing services are required to complete EVV training. 
  
  Complete First Aid and CPR training. Contact Michelle Farley mfarley@ucbdd.org to set up. 
  
  Complete BCII (Background Check)- UCBDD – Julia 937-645-6704 (No charge)
  NOTE: Must get an FBI check as well if have not been a resident of Ohio for the previous 5 consecutive years/Bring completed form with you to your appointment.
  Create Supplier ID- New State of Ohio suppliers must first register online with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) using the Supplier Self-Registration module of the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS).
  
  Go to www.supplier.obm.ohio.gov and click ‘Register a New Account’. To complete this process, you need access to a printer as well as a scanner.  The registration process will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

  You need your bank account information.  You will also be prompted to fill out a W-9 (link provided at the website)

  Once you are assigned a Supplier Number, you will need to upload a copy of an email or screenshot of your account showing your name and assigned Supplier Number in the document upload.

  
  Documentation needed to apply:
  

  Gather these documents to continue:
  
  It is recommended that applicants first gather all documents (except the BCII) prior to completing the application. Your application can be done with Lori LaCella, email llacella@ucbdd.org to set up an appointment. 

  
  8 hour training certificate
  EVV training certificate
  Orientation Certificate
  Email with supplier id approval and number

  Proof that you are at least 18 years old (this must birth certificate)

  High School Diploma or GED

  Current CPR card/First Aid (NO online courses) certificate

  Valid Social Security Card

  Driver’s License

  Auto insurance card (only if providing transportation)

  Drivers abstract, must be official copy obtained at BMV, not more than 14 days old (only if providing transportation)

  Credit Card $125 application 

  
  When a person becomes an Independent Provider, they get to choose what individual they want to work with and when, based on the individual looking for services.
  
  

  Independent providers are responsible for completing their own billing and paying taxes, independent providers are self-employed. Independent providers are not employees of the State of Ohio, DODD, and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities. Independent providers cannot employ someone else to provide services on their behalf.
  
  
  

  
  Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a valid social security number
  • Have the ability to read, write, and understand English.
  • Have a high school diploma or GED certificate.