1. Program Definition and Services

Home Modification Services (federally recognized as Environmental Modifications under Chapter 44 rules) in Wyoming provide physically adapted changes to a participant’s primary private residence. These structural or physical adjustments are designed to ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the individual, enabling them to navigate their living environment with greater functional independence and remain in the least restrictive community setting. Services include:

• Accessibility Construction & Installation: Evaluation, material procurement, and structural installation of customized physical modifications such as exterior wheelchair ramps, bathroom grab-bar systems, doorway/hallway widening, and vertical platform lifts
• Environmental Safety Adaptations: Deployment of non-slip safety flooring, specialized plumbing or electrical modifications to accommodate life-support equipment, threshold modifications, and safety fencing required to prevent immediate environmental hazards

2. Regulations

The program is governed by the following regulatory frameworks:

• Wyoming Medicaid Rules, Chapter 44 (Environmental Modifications and Specialized Equipment for Medicaid HCBS Waiver Services)
• Wyoming Medicaid Rules (DD Waiver Provider Standards, Certification, and Sanctions)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Standards & Local Building Codes
• Wyoming Department of Family Services (DFS) Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Statutes

3. Licensing or Certification

Providers must secure official Initial Provider Certification as an Environmental Modification / Home Modification supplier issued by the Wyoming Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Financing, Home and Community-Based Services Section. Additionally, all structural modification work must be performed by tradespeople or contractors holding valid local municipal or county contractor licenses where required by law.

4. Responsible State Agency

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), via the Division of Healthcare Financing and the Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD), serves as the primary administrative and certifying authority. Provider onboarding tracking and electronic credentialing are managed through the Wyoming Health Provider (WHP) system, while corporate entities are registered through the Wyoming Secretary of State.

5. Application Process

• Register the corporate entity structure (LLC or Corporation) with the Wyoming Secretary of State Business Portal
• Obtain a Federal EIN from the IRS and an agency Type 2 Organization National Provider Identifier (NPI) via the NPPES registry
• Establish an administrative profile within the state electronic onboarding infrastructure via the Wyoming Health Provider (WHP) portal
• Submit biometric fingerprint-based background check clearances through the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and the state Abuse Central Registry for all key operators
• Upload the completed Home Modification Policy & Procedure Manual, proof of contractor licensure, and current certificates of insurance to the WHP system to receive formal state certification
• Complete final provider enrollment via the secure Discover Your Provider (DyP) platform to sign the Wyoming Medicaid Provider Agreement and enable billing privileges

6. Required Documentation

• Verified business formation records, active Federal EIN, and corporate Type 2 NPI details
• Active municipal or county contractor licenses, trade certifications, and proof of ADA compliance familiarity
• Home Modification Services Policy & Procedure Manual
• Certificates of commercial general liability insurance, property damage insurance, and mandatory workers' compensation coverage
• Signed state credentialing forms, including the Statement of Confidentiality (CERT10) and proof of required module completions

7. Timeline for Approval

The combined processing pipeline spanning business registration, mandatory state training validations, background registry screenings, HCBS structural policy evaluations, and final Wyoming Medicaid provider configuration typically averages 2 to 3 months.

8. Pre-Application Process

Prospective providers must form a legal business entity with the Wyoming Secretary of State, secure an EIN, and obtain a corporate Type 2 NPI mapped to environmental modifications, construction, or durable medical equipment supply lines. Agencies must establish working agreements or employ licensed sub-contractors who are fully insured and registered locally before launching.

9. Pre-Application Training

The state enforces strict orientation compliance. Agency operators and coordinators must successfully pass the mandatory online WDH initial training modules and submit signed Form EX24 Training Summaries.

10. Additional Notes

• Wyoming Medicaid enforces a strict lifetime cap per family for environmental modifications, regardless of the specific waiver utilized. Providers must coordinate carefully with Case Managers to verify available funds prior to bidding
• Reimbursement is legally restricted to items of direct functional or medical benefit. General home repairs, cosmetic upgrades, roof replacements, window replacements, central air conditioning, or additions to the home's square footage are strictly prohibited
• If a participant is residing in a rented or leased property, the modification provider must secure written, signed approval from the homeowner or landlord authorizing the specific architectural adjustments before any construction begins
• To satisfy state cost-effectiveness reviews, providers must submit detailed itemized quotes including exact materials, architectural sketches/drawings, labor allocations, and cleanup estimates to be reviewed against competing vendor bids by the state team

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