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What are the different roles of the Department and regional centers in vendoring service providers?

June 14, 2024

The vendoring regional center is responsible for ensuring that the applicant meets licensing and Title 17 requirements for vendorization, determining the appropriate vendor category for the service to be provided, and approving or disapproving vendorization based upon their review of the documentation submitted by the applicant. Although not involved in the vendorization process, the Department does establish rates for community-based day programs, infant development program, independent living services, work activity program, supported employment, and respite agencies after completion of vendorization.