ABH administers a system for credentialing potential individuals and organizations that will provide direct client services under the wraparound funding program of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). ABH® oversees the credentialing process for providers seeking to enter into provider agreements with DCF for all services including:
- Developing and distributing applications, using the DCF’s definition of eligible programs and credentialing criteria for providers;
- Receiving all applications and re-applications for enrollment as a DCF provider;
- Reviewing the applications for completeness and accuracy;
- Conducting verification of an individual-specific basis for professional services applicants;
- Reviewing background information that is submitted with the individual’s application including criminal records, CPS registry and sex offender registry;
- Reviewing the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s website registry of professional healthcare providers and entities excluded from participation in federal healthcare programs;
- Serving as a liaison between the Department and the providers and participating as a member of the Credentialing Committee;
- Maintenance of a database with current information on credentialed providers including disposition on pending applications;
- Tracking the bi-annual interval for re-credentialing, and sending out the re-credentialing application to currently credentialed providers;
- Receiving and recording complaints regarding provider service quality and performance;
- Conducting quality site visits for all After School programs to assure the program is offered in a safe and secure setting.
DCF is accepting applications for all services except CHAP/CHEER & General Livery Transportation.