STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
744 P Street • Sacramento, CA 95814 •
QUALIFIED AGENCY CERTIFICATION APPLICATION CHECKLIST
*This checklist must accompany all application packages when returned to CDSS.
Verified Completed Application (Form SOC 2250) – (Signed, Dated, Notarized)
Application Fee - $10,000 (New), $3,000 (Automatically Certified) or $10,000 (Re-certification), $10,000
(Automatically Certified first time Geographical Expansion or Service), $5,000 (Subsequent Geographical
Expansion or Service Additions), $100 per calendar day past re-certification deadline
Current geographical location(s) in which services are provided
Provide a list of services available to recipients
Provide Legal Name of Agency
o
DBA or Business Name
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Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
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Social Security Number (SSN) (individuals or sole proprietorships only)
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Attach Fictitious Name Statement
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Articles of Incorporation
Organizational Chart, List of Directors, Officers and Owners
Three (3) References or Letters of Recommendation
(must submit balance sheets and
Three (3) Most Recent Audited Financials – years 20___, 20___, 20___
income statements)
(or other independently verified documentation showing liquid assets to cover 180 days of IHSS operating
expenses. Public entities may submit a “letter of support” in lieu of financial statements)
Business Plan and Budget Narrative
W-9 Form (if applicable)
Bank Account Statements (Past 12 months)
Proof of Insurance
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General and Professional Liability ($1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate)
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Worker’s Compensation ($1 million total compensation)
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Motor Vehicle Liability ($1 million which includes uninsured motorist and medical)
Provide copy of current contract with the county or Public Authority (if applicable)
Letter from Managed Health Care Plan
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CDSS reserves the right to request additional information as deemed appropriate.
COMMENTS:
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You will be notified by CDSS confirming a Completed Application for Certification was received with an Official
File Date Letter or a letter requesting further information. Please send completed package to:
California Department of Social Services
Contract Mode and Certification Unit (CMCU)
Attn: CMCU, Manager
744 P Street, MS 9-9-04, Sacramento, California 95814
SOC 2249 (3/14)