Network Development & Recruitment
The primary role of the Network Development and Recruitment (ND&R) unit is the development and recruitment of Qualified Vendors statewide, particularly in geographical areas where service availability does not meet the demand of the Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS) membership. ND&R recruits new Qualified Vendors and collaborates and partners with existing Qualified Vendors to expand their service array into other geographical areas or amend their Qualified Vendor Agreement to include additional service options based on need.
As part of this effort, the ND&R team aids prospective and current Qualified Vendors through the application or contract amendment process.
ND&R offers virtual orientations to explain this process and answer questions. After completing an orientation, the NDR team continues to offer technical support through application submission and review, providing a smooth transition toward contract award.
Current or prospective Qualified Vendors interested in attending an orientation session should complete the Potential Qualified Vendor/Provider Recruitment form.
The Division has identified and is actively working with current contracted qualified vendors to expand their service area for the following services that are needed statewide:
- Nursing Services- Hourly
- Therapies All Disciplines- Occupational, Physical, and Speech
- Habilitation Music- Hourly
- HCBS-Hourly Services- Specific Geographic Service Areas (GSA)
Steps to Become a Qualified Vendor
All applicants interested in providing services to DDD members must be a registered provider with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). There are several steps that must be completed before an applicant becomes a Qualified Vendor and can begin providing services. Below is a list of the steps included in the process.
- Attend a new vendor orientation.
- Complete and submit a contract application in the Contract Administration System (CAS) and receive an approved application.
- Complete a Readiness Review with the Provider Network Support team following approval of the contract application.
- Apply for and receive an HCBS certification through the Office of Licensing, Certification, and Regulation.
- Complete a Provider Participation Agreement application with Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and receive an agency AHCCCS ID.
- Obtain and maintain the required insurance for services to be provided.
- Complete Credentialing.
- Begin serving members
Current or prospective Qualified Vendors can contact the ND&R team with any questions via email at [email protected].
To obtain information about the Division’s new Home and Community Base Services contract implementation that goes into effect on January 1, 2025, please refer to the New Contract for Home and Community Based Services (RFQVA DDD-2024) web page.