Background Checks

DSHS pays for background checks for all LTC workers.

The Background Check Process

The following are step-by-step background check procedures for:

• Adult Family Home, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Home
• Medicaid contracted Home Care Agencies
• Private pay Home Care Agencies
• Individual Providers (IP) - Non DDA

Access the Background Check Authorization form

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before completing the background check authorization form, contact the entity who will be hiring you or the department if working for an in-home client/consumer.

• Online Background Check Authorization form
• Paper Background Check Authorization Form (should only be used when online is not an option). This form is also available in many different languages.

BCCU Notification Letters

Learn more about working with BCCU Notification Letters

Additional Resources

• Performing a Character, Competency and Suitability Review
• Background check process flowchart
• Background Check Central Unit (BCCU) website
  BCCU processes background checks for DSHS programs.
  • Find or verify your BCCU account number.
  • See the current turn-a-round times for processing requests.
  • Training materials for using the Background Check System
  • Training manual for completing the Online Background Check Authorization form
• IdentoGO Website- This is the company that performs the electronic fingerprinting. Appointments can be made online.