1. (1) To obtain preliminary certification and begin serving clients an applicant must:

   1. (a) Complete the DDA-provided application;
   2. (b) Complete an interview with DDA if requested;
   3. (c) Complete training according to program-specific rules;
   4. (d) Have policies as required by program-specific rules;
   5. (e) Meet contract requirements, if applicable; and
   6. (f) Pass a site visit under program-specific rules.

2. (2) DDA must notify the applicant in writing that the preliminary certification is:

   1. (a) Approved; or
   2. (b) Denied, and state the reason for the denial.
3. (3) A preliminary certification is valid for no more than 120 days unless an extension is granted.

4. (4) DDA may extend a provider's preliminary certification beyond 120 days only if:

   1. (a) The provider is not yet supporting a client or the provider has delivered services for less than 60 days; and
   2. (b) DDA verifies the provider meets program-specific WAC and contract requirements.
5. (5) An applicant denied a preliminary certification may reapply.
6. (6) DDA may close out an application if the applicant is nonresponsive for 10 business days.
7. (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.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.080. WSR 25-11-087, s 388-825A-0030, filed 5/21/25, effective 7/1/25.]