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. The purpose of this communication isto provide additional information and operational guidance as a result of the Dunkelberger v. DHS court
Many people feel at a loss as to how to best provide support to individuals with a dual diagnosis (individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism (IDA) with co-occurring mental health issues, and challenging behaviors) to lead healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. Current best practices and supportive models that have shown to
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-065 – 2025 National Core Indicators (NCI) State of the Workforce Survey Portal Access Extended. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-066 – Temples Quality Review Sample Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The purpose of this communication isto announce the beginning of the 2026-2027 Temple QR Sample. Please review the announcement for more details. Attachment 1: ODPANN 26-066 - Temples Quality Review
ODP Policy Conversation With Individuals and Families (December 2025) Recording ODP Policy Conversation With Individuals and Families (December 2025) Slide Deck (PDF)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-064 – Now Available: Renewal of the AAW Approved by the CMS. The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that the AAW renewal was approved by CMS and will become effective July 1st, 2026. The new
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-062 - Updates on Implementation of Rates for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management. The purpose of this communication is to inform SCOs and AEs of the publication of the delay in implementing new fee schedule rates in the
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-063 - ODP Extends Opportunity to Participate in 2025-2026 IM4Q External Evaluation. The purpose of this communication is to announce that ODP has extended the opportunity for residential providers to participate in an external evaluation of the Independent Monitoring for
Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum- Residential Providers (June 10, 2026) Recording Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum- Residential Providers (June 10, 2026) Slide Deck (PDF)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 28-028 Corrected Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need of Service (PUNS) Document and the PUNS Manual. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual has been updated. Please
