Personal Care Agencies (PCAs): PCA Forums
New online licensure and certification system for health and residential care providers
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) launched the DHS DQA Provider Portal, a new online system for licensure/certification, background checks, plan reviews, and other provider applications for certain users. Visit our webpage for more information.
The Personal Care Agency (PCA) Forum was facilitated by the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Health Services (BHS). These forums are intended for professionals working in the personal care industry.
Past Personal Care Agency Forums
PCA Forum Introduction to the DHS DQA Provider Portal
PCA Provider Webinar - Part 1
- October 12, 2022, 1-3 p.m. forum recording
- October 12, 2022 Forum Q&A Document (PDF)
- PCA application, regulation and survey process. Topics include:
- PCA Regulation Overview
- PCA Application Process
- Caregiver and Entity Background Checks
- Survey Readiness Initial Surveys and Recertification
- Complaint Investigations
PCA Provider Webinar - Part 2
- November 9, 2022, 1-3 p.m forum recording
- November 9, 2022 Forum Q&A Document (PDF)
- Medicaid enrollment and electronic verification visit (EVV) requirements for PCAs. Topics include:
- Medicaid Application Process
- Medicaid Program and Policy Overview
- Role of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
- Electronic Verification Visit (EVV) Requirements