By skyforbes Hey y’all,
I’m in the middle of trying to get qualified as an ODP provider in PA and I’d love to hear from people who have already gone through the full process.
My agency is called OwnWay Support Services. I’m not doing traditional DSP or residential care I’m building a service around young adults with disabilities who are mostly independent and just need some weekly support to stay on track (like help with goals, routines, life skills, resources, etc). Basically, I’m trying to fill the gap for folks who don’t need round the clock care but still benefit from structure and support.
I’ve already done:
All 5 of the required provider orientation modules
Got my LLC, EIN, business email, etc
Drafted most of the provider packet
Now I’m just waiting on the orientation invite so I can submit through HCSIS which seems like it'd take forever submitted the 7th followed up on the 18th and still haven't heard anything at all. I know I know patience is key
I’d really appreciate any reallife insight from people who made it through the process:
• How long did it take you to go from orientation to being fully approved and billing through PROMISe?
• Did you launch solo or with a team?
• Any delays or things that surprised you?
• How did you get your first clients?
I’m especially interested in hearing from people who started smaller agencies with a more community-based or goal-focused approachnot big companies or traditional group home setups.