AHCCCS Notice: DAP Incentive for ACRE-approved Job Development Training

Date: 02/24/22

AHCCCS intends to offer a Differential Adjusted Payment (DAP) opportunity for providers who send their employment staff, or other staff that provide employment services, to an ACRE-approved (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) Job Developer training and receive the Certificate of Achievement.  In order to receive a 2.0% DAP increase for employment staff training, providers must complete and return the AHCCCS attestation by May 31, 2022.  Qualified providers may receive an increased percentage to their current rate for employment services during the period of 10/01/2022-09/30/2023. 

More detailed information can be found on the AHCCCS Differential Adjusted Payment (DAP) Activity CYE 2023 Preliminary Public Notice. 

Please note – Funding for DAP rate increases is subject to the appropriation of State funds and State budget constraints. Federal funding for DAP rate increases is contingent upon federal approval. All decisions or considerations included in this notice are therefore subject to the availability of funds and federal approval.