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​ How do I become licensed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities? The first step in becoming a DDA licensed provider is to register your business as a Maryland corporation with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT).

You will need to have a business name. DDA also requires that you have a board of directors so you will want to begin to form your board. DDA requires that you have experience providing the services you are applying to provide and share the DDA vision for services. Please review information on the DDA website regarding the services that we provide.

You should also review information about the Community Pathways Waiver, the Family Supports Waiver, and the Community Supports Waiver. DDA providers must adhere to regulations in COMAR 10.22. You must have a detailed business plan and a line of credit that will allow you to provide services until you receive payment from DDA.

• To become a licensed provider for DDA services you must complete the appropriate DDA provider application.
• You are required to submit the completed application with all required attachments.
• DDA will review the application packet and will let you know the status of your application by email.
• Applicants who pass the DDA process will be referred to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to obtain the license.

DDA provider applicants who are referred to OHCQ for licensing will need to submit their policies and procedures to OHCQ. Once policies and procedures are approved you will be issued a license.

​ How do I become licensed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities? The first step in becoming a DDA licensed provider is to register your business as a Maryland corporation with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT).

You will need to have a business name. DDA also requires that you have a board of directors so you will want to begin to form your board. DDA requires that you have experience providing the services you are applying to provide and share the DDA vision for services. Please review information on the DDA website regarding the services that we provide.

You should also review information about the Community Pathways Waiver, the Family Supports Waiver, and the Community Supports Waiver. DDA providers must adhere to regulations in COMAR 10.22. You must have a detailed business plan and a line of credit that will allow you to provide services until you receive payment from DDA.

1. To become a licensed provider for DDA services you must complete the appropriate DDA provider application.
2. You are required to submit the completed application with all required attachments.
3. DDA will review the application packet and will let you know the status of your application by email.
4. Applicants who pass the DDA process will be referred to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to obtain the license.

DDA provider applicants who are referred to OHCQ for licensing will need to submit their policies and procedures to OHCQ. Once policies and procedures are approved you will be issued a license.

How do I become a DDA provider?

​ How do I become licensed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities? The first step in becoming a DDA licensed provider is to register your business as a Maryland corporation with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT).

• You will need to have a business name.
• DDA also requires that you have a board of directors so you will want to begin to form your board.
• DDA requires that you have experience providing the services you are applying to provide and share the DDA vision for services.
• Please review information on the DDA website regarding the services that we provide.

You should also review information about the Community Pathways Waiver, the Family Supports Waiver, and the Community Supports Waiver. DDA providers must adhere to regulations in COMAR 10.22. You must have a detailed business plan and a line of credit that will allow you to provide services until you receive payment from DDA.

To become a licensed provider for DDA services you must complete the appropriate DDA provider application. You are required to submit the completed application with all required attachments. DDA will review the application packet and will let you know the status of your application by email. Applicants who pass the DDA process will be referred to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to obtain the license.

DDA provider applicants who are referred to OHCQ for licensing will need to submit their policies and procedures to OHCQ. Once policies and procedures are approved you will be issued a license.

How do I become an approved Medicaid provider in Maryland?

ADULT SERVICES – To provide DDA funded services you must apply to be an approved Maryland Medicaid provider. The application can be found on the Maryland Department of Health website. The approval process will include a site visit from Medicaid staff as well as vetting the applicant and all administrative staff against the Medicaid exclusion list.

1. Once you have received your Maryland Medicaid provider number you will need to complete the DDA contracts and other required forms.
2. You will then receive information about login to the DDA data and billing system and will be scheduled for training in using the system.
3. The DDA regional office Provider relations staff will reach out to you to schedule a time to meet with the regional office.

You are responsible for marketing your services. You are now ready to provide services!

How do I become licensed to provide services to people with disabilities?

​ How do I become licensed to provide services to people with developmental disabilities? The first step in becoming a DDA licensed provider is to register your business as a Maryland corporation with the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation (SDAT).

1. You will need to have a business name.
2. DDA also requires that you have a board of directors so you will want to begin to form your board.
3. DDA requires that you have experience providing the services you are applying to provide and share the DDA vision for services.
4. Please review information on the DDA website regarding the services that we provide.

You should also review information about the Community Pathways Waiver, the Family Supports Waiver, and the Community Supports Waiver. DDA providers must adhere to regulations in COMAR 10.22. You must have a detailed business plan and a line of credit that will allow you to provide services until you receive payment from DDA.

To become a licensed provider for DDA services you must complete the appropriate DDA provider application. You are required to submit the completed application with all required attachments. DDA will review the application packet and will let you know the status of your application by email. Applicants who pass the DDA process will be referred to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) to obtain the license.

DDA provider applicants who are referred to OHCQ for licensing will need to submit their policies and procedures to OHCQ. Once policies and procedures are approved you will be issued a license.

Does training&etracking solutions offer training for Maryland’s DDA regulations?

Training & eTracking Solutions is proud to offer a training package for Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration! By completing our nine-course training package, you will meet the COMAR requirement to be employed as a direct support professional under Maryland’s DDA regulations.

Irving S. Martin