NWRC contracts with local providers to deliver services to assist older adults, adults with disabilities, and adults with complex medical conditions. We promote independence, dignity, and strive to improve the quality of life.
Medicaid Waiver Provider Contracting
NWRC manages DSHS contracts with local providers that serve clients who are eligible for Medicaid long term services. Service authorizations and payment for claims are completed through the Health Care Authority’s ProviderOne payment system. For more information on ProviderOne, please visit https://www.hca.wa.gov/billers-providers-partners/providerone/providerone-social-services.
If you provide one of the services listed below and would like more information on how to apply for a contract, please visit https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/information-potential-medicaid-contractors. You can find a complete description, applications and sample contracts for each of these services at this site.
Completed application packets and supporting documents can be sent to NWRCContracts@dshs.wa.gov, or mailed to:
ATTN: Contracts Unit
600 Lakeway Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
NWRC currently considers the following provider types as the areas of greatest need:
- Adult Day Care
- Adult Day Health
- Client Training
- Community Choice Guiding
- Home Care Agencies
- Housework and Errands
- Behavior Support Service (Consultation and Technical Assistance)
- Skilled Nursing
WA Cares Fund Contracting
Beginning in late 2025, NWRC will begin contracting with providers for services provided under the WA Cares Fund. Services to be provided through this funding will include:
- Adult Day Services
- Community-Based Dementia Support
- Education and Consultation
- Environmental Modification
- Home Delivered Meals (HDM)
- Home Safety Evaluation
- In-Home Personal Care and Respite
- Professional Services
- Assistance for Caregivers
- Transportation
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
Non-Medicaid Waiver Contracting
NWRC manages a variety of contracts funded through the Older Americans Act, the Family Caregiver Support Program, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, the Health Homes program, and the Dementia Capable Communities Program. For more information about contracting with NWRC under these programs, please reach out to NWRCContracts@dshs.wa.gov.
Current Opportunities
Some of our programs are open procurement, while others require a Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Proposal (RFP). RFQ/RFI/RFP opportunities will be posted here as they become available. For questions please email us at NWRCContracts@dshs.wa.gov.