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The DIY course

Prepare your ALW application, one lesson at a time.

A written course for California RCFE and ARF owners who want to prepare their own paperwork, with examples and checklists close at hand.

Made for the hands-on owner.

Work through the lessons at your own pace. Gather your records, use the walkthroughs to understand the forms, and adapt the examples to your facility’s actual facts. This is a written digital course, not a series of video classes.

Five written modules

  1. Understand the programGet oriented to ALW and the provider-application process.
  2. Get everything readyOrganize the records and supporting documents before you fill the forms.
  3. Work through Packet 1Follow the ALW provider-application walkthrough and supporting materials.
  4. Work through Packet 2Work through the Medi-Cal enrollment forms and disclosures.
  5. After you submitKeep records, follow up on agency requests and plan the next steps.

More than a reading guide

The materials include blank and sample facility cheat sheets, fictional completed examples, fill-in templates, and county transportation and employment resources. A sample facility’s answers are examples, not facts to copy into your application.

Choose DIY if you can make time for the paperwork.

You gather the evidence, complete the forms, review the facts, sign and submit. If you want us to prepare the application for you, see the separate preparation service.

Check the current requirements

Agency forms and requirements can change. Use the course alongside current DHCS provider instructions. The course does not confer a nursing credential, administrator certificate or program approval.

No signup needed

See the materials before you decide.

Open the document-checklist sample. It gives you a feel for the written course and the kind of preparation it asks you to do.

Read the sample lesson
GetALW course document checklist sample

Plain answers

A few questions you may have

Is this course for every state?
No. These materials cover California’s Assisted Living Waiver provider-application process. Other states have different programs and requirements.
Does the course include done-for-you application preparation?
No. The course is self-guided. Any support promised with your purchase remains available, but having GetALW prepare the application is a separate service.
How do I receive the materials?
After purchase, follow the instructions on your payment confirmation and course-access page to download the materials. If you have an access problem, email nani@getalw.com.
What are the refund conditions?
The published DIY guarantee requires a request within 60 days, proof that you gathered the required documents, and an explanation of why you could not complete the application using the materials. Read the complete conditions and exclusions.

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