Provider Certification

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In order to provide services to an individual on an IO, Level 1 and Self-Waiver or through local funding, providers must be certified through DODD (Department of Developmental Disabilities).

Below are step by step instructions on how to become certified, but the entire process must go through the dodd.ohio.gov website.  Please follow the instructions carefully. For questions about the certification process, please contact DODD directly at 1-800-617-6733 prompt #5.  They have an entire hotline set up specifically for certification questions.


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This will be an overview of what needs to be done to get your certification.

What to know before you get started
Checklist for independent providers
checklist for agency providers

FAQs for Certified Independent Providers

Initial Certification

This is an all-inclusive set of instructions that will guide you through the process from start to finish. Instructions on setting up the OH-ID, instructions on My Learning and step by step instructions for the PSM portal. Below are step by step instructions for completing the entire process.  Please read VERY carefully

Frequently added services for those providing HPC Services on the application are: Homemaker Personal Care, Homemaker Personal Care Transportation, Homemaker Personal Care-Participant Directed, Shared Living, Supported Living and Residential Respite.  This is a just the most frequent services chosen. Please review the service section carefully to see what best fits the services you are providing.

For specific question about the certification process please contact DODD directly at 1-800-617-6733 prompt #5.  DODD has a hotline set up to address any certification questions.

Below are instructions for beginning the initial application process.  Start with creating an OH-ID prior to “Application Instructions in PNM Portal” Please note there are instructions below to complete the NPI Number and Supplier ID which is needed for ALL applications.  Depending on the Service you are choosing to get certified for, you may also need the EVV Instructions as well.

create an OH-ID
Access My Learning
Supplier ID / Ohio Pays
Application Instructions in PNM Portal

ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION (EVV)

evv

Background Check

You are required to have a background check. Click HERE for details.


NPI Number

All Providers are required to have an NPI number. 

To see if you already have an NPI number click here: https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/search

If you do not have an NPI Number please follow these instructions to create one.

Applying for an NPI Number Independent Provider
creating a username for nppes
Taxonomy Guidance for Providers of DODD Waiver Services

 
 

How to Renew Certification

These instructions are for already certified providers only.

How to renew certification
 

How to Add a Service to your existing Certification

How to Add services to your existing certification

How to Update Billing Information/Address Change

How to Update Billing Information/Address Change

How to do a name change

how to do a name change

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Please contact Sherrie Simmons, Provider Relations Manager with any questions, suggestions or information needed. ssimmons@coshdd.org For questions specifically related to the DODD Provider Application on the dodd.ohio.gov website please contact DODD directly at 1-800-617-6733.  They have a hotline set up specifically for application questions.  

Disclaimer: We make every effort to ensure information about the provider world is accurate and up to date, however changes occur often at the state level. While we are diligent in keeping our website up to date, please see dodd.ohio.gov for the latest information.