WAC 388-825A-0030. How does an applicant obtain preliminary certification?

(1) To obtain preliminary certification and begin serving clients an applicant must: (a) Complete the DDA-provided application; (b) Complete an interview with DDA if requested; (c) Complete training according to program-specific rules; (d) Have policies as required by program-specific rules; (e) Meet contract requirements, if applicable; and (f) Pass a site visit under program-specific rules. (2) DDA must notify the applicant in writing that the preliminary certification is: (a) Approved; or (b) Denied, and state the reason for the denial. (3) A preliminary certification is valid for no more than 120 days unless an extension is granted. (4) DDA may extend a provider's preliminary certification beyond 120 days only if: (a) The provider is not yet supporting a client or the provider has delivered services for less than 60 days; and (b) DDA verifies the provider meets program-specific WAC and contract requirements. (5) An applicant denied a preliminary certification may reapply. (6) DDA may close out an application if the applicant is nonresponsive for 10 business days. (7) If a provider no longer meets preliminary certification requirements, DDA may revoke the provider's preliminary certification. If DDA revokes a preliminary certification, DDA must notify the provider in writing of the reason for the revocation.