Updated Behavioral Health Certification Section Waiver and Variance Process

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Division of Quality Assurance: Notifications & Updates

Attn: Certified Mental Health and Community Substance Abuse Service Providers

Updated Behavioral Health Certification Section Waiver and Variance Process

Please visit the below link to view DQA Publication P-02328 Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services Waiver and Variance Process: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p02328.pdf.

This publication replaces DQA Memo 15-006 Certification of Waivers and Variances Submitted to the DQA Behavioral Health Certification Section. DQA Form F-60289 Waiver or Variance Request is required for use by certified behavioral health and community substance abuse service providers for each certification requesting a waiver or variance from the Behavioral Health Certification Section. Waiver or Variance Requests not submitted on DQA Form F-60289 Waiver or Variance Request will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Behavioral Health Certification Section Chief, Cindy O’Connell, via email at cindy.oconnell@dhs.wisconsin.gov or call 608-264-9894.