BECOMING AN INDEPENDENT PROVIDER

An independent provider is a self-employed person who directly provides services to people with developmental disabilities. They cannot employ someone else to provide services on their behalf.
Independent providers must be at least 18 years old, have a valid social security number, and one of the following forms of identification

• State of Ohio identification,
• valid driver license,
• or other government-issued photo identification. 

Independent providers must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to comply with all requirements set forth in administrative rules governing the services provided.
Independent providers must also hold a valid American Red Cross or equivalent certification in first aid and CPR, including an in-person skills assessment.

If you would like to be added to the MCBDD's provider search tool, please click here.
To learn more, click here or see the resource section on this page.

RESOURCES

Provider Search

Become An Independent Provider
​Become An Agency Provider
​Training Materials
ISP Review Tool
ISP Monitoring Form​
​​MCH Maintenance Request
​State Wide Provider Search

Agency providers wishing to post job openings on our website should click the button below.

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BECOMING AN AGENCY PROVIDER

A provider agency employs a chief executive officer, or CEO, and at least one other person that directly provides services to people with developmental disabilities. 
Provider agencies must

• be a for-profit corporation, non-profit corporation, LLC, or LLP,
• have an employer identification number from the IRS,
• have an employer identification number from the bureau of workers' compensation,
• have comprehensive general liability insurance in the amount of at least five hundred thousand dollars,
• have established internal system to ensure compliance with requirements for providers, employees, and contractors,
• submit a non-refundable application fee: $800 for agencies that serve 50 people or fewer, $1,600 for agencies that serve 51 people or more,
• and employ a CEO — or another person designated in writing by the CEO — that will be actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the agency and oversee the delivery of services.

If you would like to be add your agency to the MCBDD's provider search tool, please click here.
To learn more, click here or see the resources section on this page.

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