Pennsylvania ASERT has introduced its new podcast series Autism Unmasked. Autism Unmasked is a conversational podcast focused on empowering our listeners by exploring complex and sometimes overlooked topics through open, inclusive conversations. Featuring a mix of neurodivergent and neurotypical voices, each episode offers real stories, thoughtful insights, and meaningful dialogue on everything
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-010 Quality Management (QM) Recertification for ODP QM Certificate Holders. The purpose of this communication is to advise that those who achieved QM certification/recertification during calendar year 2024 are due for recertification by December 31, 2026. Please review
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-011 Open for Public Comment Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) 5-Year Renewal. The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public comments on the proposed renewal of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-012 Newly Released Lesson - Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of Corrective Actions. The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of a new online lesson, Using Root Cause Analysis in the Development of
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-009 ODP Provides Written Notice of Provider Requalification Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to inform all waiver providers and vendors whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is 6, 7, 8, or 9,
To inform all AAW SCOs, whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is6, 7, 8, or 9 as well as new SCOs who enrolled in the AAW during fiscal year 2024-2025,that they must submit their qualification documentation to the Office of DevelopmentalPrograms (ODP), Bureau of Supports for Autism and
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-007 Upcoming Trainings for Professionals, Individuals and Families about ODP’s Life Sharing Waiver Service. The purpose of this communication to support ODP’s efforts to expand the use of the Life Sharing service, as this service is rated as
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-006 Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability Autism (IDA) Provider Applicants. The purpose of this communication is to provide a clear, step-by-step process for new provider applicants seeking qualification under the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) ID/A waivers.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-005 UPDATED Notice of Change to Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1, 2026. The purpose of this update is to clarify calculation methods for the new federal reimbursement for transportation costs. All updated information will appear
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) require a statewide process toensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. TheProvider Qualification Process described below outlines the steps the AssignedAdministrative Entity (AE) and provider must follow to meet these requirements and thesteps Supports Coordinators (SCs) take to transition individuals if
