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*OADS Licensing Guidance and Review Tools Webinars*
As you may know, the way providers of developmental disabilities services are licensed is changing as of late 2025. Moving forward, all agencies that provide case management, group home, shared living, day, and employment services are required to be licensed by the Division of Certification and Licensing (DLC). The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) and DLC will jointly oversee the licensing process.
Licensing standards include administrative requirements, physical plant requirements, and program standards. These licenses are service-specific, meaning that different standards will apply to a provider agency based on the type of services that agency provides. To help agencies prepare to transition to the new licensing system, OADS is holding a series of webinars:
* *Provider Review Guidance & Tools:* Friday, December 5th, 12-1pm
* This session will describe what to expect during a review and how review tools are structured. You can sign up here [ [link removed] ].
* *Preparedness Standards:* Tuesday, December 9th, 4-5:30pm
* This session will describe OADS licensing standards for provider agencies. It will not address DLC licensing standards. You can sign up here [ [link removed] ].
* *Improving Performance: *Thursday, December 11th, 10-11am
* This session will describe standards for corrective action plans and how to respond to common types of deficiencies agencies may have. You can sign up here [ [link removed] ].
* *HCBS Quarterly Provider Meeting:* Wednesday, December 17, 11am-12pm
* Meeting information and future quarterly dates are listed on the website.
* Click this link [ [link removed] ] to attend: Passcode:61189137
If you cannot attend these sessions, recordings will be posted afterward on a new HCBS Licensing and Standards web page [ [link removed] ]. Written guidance and additional information about the licensing process will be posted there as well. Please contact
[email protected] if you have any concerns about meeting accessibility or other questions.
We look forward to seeing you all and getting ready for a smooth transition!
~ The OADS Team
HCBS Licensing Webinars [ [link removed] ]
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