Penn State College of Medicine's Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) invites ODP residential provider staff - who are directly supporting autistic adults with high support needs - to register for its free virtual program. Project ECHO's fall 2026 session will build competencies around: Managing severe and intense behaviors Medical and
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication and attachment, ODPANN 26-075 – Supports Coordination Performance-Based Contracting: Performance Standards for Contract Year 2027-2028 and Supports Coordination Performance Standards and Process Details for Contract Year 2027-2028.The purpose of this communication is to notify the field that the updated SCO PBC
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication and attachment, ODPANN 26-039 – Update Performance-Based Contracting 2026-2027 Residential Pay-for-Performance Details Now Available and Rural P4P Operational Guidance 5-1-2026 July Updates.The purpose of this communication is to provide details about the Residential Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives for Fiscal
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication and attachment, ODPANN 26-073 – Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table and Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table Updated July 1, 2026.The purpose of this communication is to announce to all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW
EHR and HIO Funding Opportunity Pennsylvania Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP) has announced new funding opportunities for healthcare providers in rural areas. Under the new RHTP Funding Opportunity, $25,000,000 in funding is available for: Hospitals Long-term care nursing facilities Home health agencies Behavioral health providers Community homes for individuals with disabilities or
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication and attachment, ODPANN 26-074 – Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Services Manual Now Available on MyODP and Performance-Based Contracting Residential Services Manual July 2026 Update. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of the Performance-Based Contracting Residential Services
ODP's Special Populations Unit has published a new guide for communicating with individuals who are blind or have visual impairment. The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who has a vision impairment. This guide provides some basic information
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication, ODPANN 26-072 – Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW).The purpose of this communication is to provide updates to the AAW policy and procedures to request an exception of an established service limit
July is Disability Pride Month! To commemorate the July 26, 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we recognize July as Disability Pride Month in Pennsylvania and beyond. The ADA heralded increased equity in the lives of Americans with disabilities by ensuring equal opportunity in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication, ODPANN 26-071 – Adding the Transportation Service to an ISP in the AAW.The purpose of this communication is to provide updated guidance to AAW SC’s and their supervisors for adding the Transportation service to ISP’s. This communication replaces and obsoletes
