Direct Service Purchase Providers

Vendor Interest/Application Form

Direct Service Purchase (DSP) Vendors

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B maintains a pool of direct service purchase vendors. These providers provide direct care and services for people enrolled in AAA 1-B programs such as MI-Choice or the Community Living Program.

We are currently open to bids for our Direct Service Purchase Vendor Network for the following service lines: Community Living Supports, In-Home Respite, Chore Services, PERS, PDN/Respiratory Care, Nursing Services, Counseling, Home Delivered Meals, Training Services, Fiscal Intermediaries, Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies, Transportation, and Adult Day Health.

Please email DSPrecredentialing@aaa1b.org for additional details on how to apply.

Important Documents:

For Prospective Vendors:

• Network Inquiry Form

For Existing Vendors:

AAA 1-B Policies 

• Link to AAA 1-B policies via Policystat portal.

AAA 1-B Direct Service Purchase Operational Guidelines: 

• The guidelines are currently being updated and will be available by the end of October 2022.

Minimum Operating Standards:

• Minimum Operating Standards for MI Choice Waiver Program Services
  
• Minimum Operating Standards for MI Health Link
• MI Health Link Appendix 7
• Minimum Operating Standards for Aging and Adult Services Agency (AASA) Program Services

Insurance Certificates:

• Email to: Insurance@aaa1b.org
• Download Sample Insurance Certificate

Vendor Background Check Guidance:

• Vendor-Background-Check-Guidance 09.2022
• Online Medicaid Provider Manual from MDHHS website
• Michigan State Police ICHAT Tutorial
• Disclosure Directions and Glossary 6-9-2021

My Health 360 How-To Guides:

• My Health 360 User Access Request Form
• My Health 360 Quick Reference Guide
• How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication
• My Health 360 5010A1 Professional Claims Companion Guide

Other References:

• Acronyms in Aging and Adult Services
• DSP Acronyms and Service Codes
• Unlicensed Assisted Living Guidelines