A self-employed, or independent, provider is a person who receives payment to provide specific services to people with developmental disabilities. They are not employees of the State of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) or a local County Board of DD and they cannot employ someone else to provide services on their behalf.
What to Know Before Becoming an Independent Provider
Learn about how to get started as an Independent provider,
as well as what you need to know after you are certified to provide services below.
Becoming an Independent Provider
Learn about certification requirements and the steps you must take to get certified to begin to provide services by clicking the button below.
What to Know After Certification
There is a lot of information to know and understand as you begin to provide services in the developmental disability field. Click the button below for information you may need as you get started in your career.
Service Documentation Forms
To view and/or download examples of needed Independent Provider forms, click the button below.
Independent Provider Directory Tool
The MCBDD has an independent provider directory tool that is designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities and families search for providers. This tool lists independent providers in the county. All independent providers will be listed in the directory unless they opt out. To opt out, please contact Courtney Jordan at the number or email listed below.
Helpful Guides
DODD MyLearning Initial Training
DODD MyLearning Annual Training
Setting Up a Supplier ID Number
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Information
Contact
Courtney Jordan
MCBDD Provider Relations Specialist
330-725-7751 ext. 130
courtneyj@mcbdd.org
DODD Provider Certification
1-800-617-6733 option 5