Provider Resources

How to Become a Provider

Providers who are interested in learning more about becoming a Health Home with DWIHN can fill out this form to be contacted by the Health Homes team.

Health Home Provider Interest Form

General Provider Resources

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Federal agency overseeing Medicare, Medicaid and related health programs.

Child Welfare Licensing (MDHHS)

Licensing rules and resources for foster care and child-welfare providers in Michigan.

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Adult foster care and homes for the aged.

Healthy Michigan

Specialty mental health/substance abuse carveout, managed healthcare, fee for service information

Apply for an NPI Number

Online portal to apply for your National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

MDHHS Medicaid Provider Manual

Comprehensive guide to billing, reimbursement and policy for Michigan Medicaid providers.

Register for System of Award Management

U.S. government site for entity registration to apply for federal contracts and grants.

How to Register and Download Your Business Entity SAM Registration

How to Enroll in CHAMPS

Online enrollment system for Medicaid providers in Michigan’s CHAMPS portal.

Michigan Mental Health Code

State law establishing rights, responsibilities and regulation of mental-health services in Michigan.

Michigan Public Health Code

Statute governing public-health regulation, licensing and oversight of health agencies in Michigan.
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Provider Support Services

DWIHN insures that members have choice, opportunities, access to services and valuable resources.

Contracts and Agreements

Credentialing

Policies

Utilization Management & Claims

The Utilization Management team oversees clinical programs and service delivery for individuals in Wayne County with mental health and developmental needs. They ensure quality care through policy development, benefit coordination, service review, and more.

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Quality

The Quality Improvement team ensures DWIHN’s provider network delivers high-quality, effective care. They oversee performance, compliance, and accreditation, develop annual improvement plans aligned with MDHHS and NCQA, and partner with providers to enhance outcomes and services.
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Compliance

The Compliance Office ensures DWIHN delivers ethical, high-quality services that meet state and federal standards. Guided by the motto “Do the Right Thing,” the team promotes integrity, provides required compliance training, and upholds safeguards against fraud, waste, and abuse.

Residential Services

The Residential Services department oversees and standardizes care for members receiving Community Living Support and Personal Care Services. The team sets benchmarks, manages provider processes, coordinates facility transitions, and ensures consistent, high-quality support for over 3,000 members.

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