Which way do I go? How do I get started?

As program leaders, some make the decision to withdraw from CDC Recognition. There can be so many reasons. For those that find themselves in this situation, the NDPP Customer Service Program provides support and guidance. And, YES, you can reapply.

Note: As the NDPP transitions into the NEW 2021 DPRP Standards, there is a process in place to walk us through this process. Information is included below. You can also read the final 5/4/21 summary of changes here.

NOW…What if you find you need to reapply for CDC Recognition? According to the NDPP CSC/March 05, 2021:

To reapply, access the DPRP application, select the reapply option, use the ORGCODE initially provided by the DPRP, and follow the application instructions. Per the note above, the online application is not active at the moment and more information can be provided on the restoration of the application process by visiting the Transition Timelines Related to Implementation of the DPRP Standards Knowledge Article. Organizations will receive a confirmation email after successfully reapplying. Once an organizations application has been reviewed and approved, they will receive a new application approval and effective date.

1. Has CDC reduced the 12-month waiting period for reapplication for organizations that lose recognition?

Under the 2018 DPRP Standards, CDC has reduced the waiting period for reapplication for organizations that lose recognition   from 12 months to 6 months.

2.  Will CDC provide guidance for organizations experiencing issues with submitting applications?

If an organization is experiencing issues submitting an application to the DPRP, first refresh the page by pressing the F5 key. The organization will then need to reenter the information on that page.

If that does not solve the problem, or for additional assistance, please contact support via the National DPP Customer Service Center portal or email at NationalDPPAsk@cdc.gov.

3.  Can organizations list the same person as both the Program Coordinator and the Data Preparer?

Yes, the 2018 DPRP Standards (page 16) state that the CDC-recognized organizations Data Preparer may be either the Program Coordinator or the Lifestyle Coach if the organization has not designated a third person at the time of application.

4. How is the organizations effective date used?

When an application for recognition is approved, the organization will have pending recognition status and may begin offering classes on or after the application approval date. CDC assigns an effective date for the purposes of data submission and evaluation. The effective date will be the first day of the month following approval.

Typically (not during the pandemic), classes must begin within six months after an organizations effective date (the first day of the month immediately following an organization applications approval). If an organization is not ready to start classes within six months, the organization should postpone submitting an application until it is ready to start classes. Each CDC-recognized organization is required to submit evaluation data to the DPRP every six months from the effective date of their application.

NOTE: During the pandemic, the NDPP has created Covid allowances, recognizing that some programs may need to pause or delay…”We will hold organizations harmless during any pauses (i.e., we will allow organizations to continue to maintain their current recognition status, regardless of whether they are able to make full or partial data submissions).” Furthermore, the NDPP CSC tells us, “The CDC DPRP has not announced an end to the COVID allowances. The DPRP will inform all organizations prior to the end of these allowances.”**Click  here **to read the full NDPP Covid Guidance!