The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-067 – Operational Guidance as a Result of the Dunkelberger vs. Department of Human Services (DHS) Court Decision – UPDATED and attachment Requirements and Timeframes for Updated Common Law Employer and Managing Employer Agreements in the ODP Participant-Directed Services Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) UPDATE. The purpose of this communication isto provide additional information and operational guidance as a result of the Dunkelberger v. DHS court decision. This communication obsoletes ODPANN 23-041 – Maximum Number of Hours per Week of In-Home and Community Support and/or Companion Services that Relatives and Legal Guardians May Provide and ODP Communication Memo 068-16 – Scheduling Support Service Workers to Work More than 40 Hours per Week in the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers.

ODPANN 26-067 – Updates to Operational Guidance as a Result of the Dunkelberger vs. Department of Human Services (DHS) Court Decision

Attachment 1: ODPANN 26-067 Update Attachment FAQ