Facilities Serving People with Developmental Disabilities: Rules and Regulations
Background check applications for all users
To prepare for the transition to the new DHS DQA Provider Portal, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) will not accept any new background check applications for entity operators, non-client residents, or other required individuals for new or renewing entity license/certification applications, or for rehabilitation review applicants as of November 22, 2025.
DQA will resume accepting background check applications on December 15, 2025, through the DHS DQA Provider Portal. To prepare for this transition and for more information, visit our webpage. Caregiver background checks completed by entities for employees and contractors are not affected by this transition.
FDDs are also known as Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).
Regulatory information
- Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 134
- Wisconsin Stat. ch. 50
- Wisconsin Stat. § 51.61 Patient rights
- Wisconsin Admin. Code ch. DHS 94 Patient Rights and Resolution of Patient Grievances
- Also see Caregiver Program/Background Checks
Federal regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR 440.150 Intermediate care facility (ICF/IID) services
- Code of Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 483 Requirements For States And Long Term Care Facilities, §§ 483.410-483.480
- State Operations Manual Appendix J Guidance to Surveyors: Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Waiver or variance requests
Find out how to submit a request. Learn more at Waivers and Variances: Long-Term Care.