The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-079: Alerting Providers to Risk of Fraud and Encouraging Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The purpose of this announcement is to alert providers to the risk of fraud associated with reliance on paper check payments and strongly
To provide updated clarifications regarding the Career Planning (Vocational Assessment and Job Finding), Supported Employment (Intensive Job Coaching and Extended Employment Supports) services, Small Group Employment (formerly known as Transitional Work Services), and updated provider training requirements.The Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is providing additional guidance about the
To announce the release of a new update to The Gold Book. Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released
To announce a 45-day public comment period on the Office of DevelopmentalPrograms’ (ODP) proposal to implement Selective Contracting for Residential andSupports Coordination (SC) services. Public comment will be accepted until 11:59pm on July 10, 2023. ODPANN 23-042
To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide Updated
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released its newly developed Integrated Transportation Guide as a resource to assist individuals in developing reliable transportation routes. Transportation continues to be a barrier to people finding and maintaining competitive-integrated employment. In response, ODP's Employment Innovation Area Work Group developed the guide, which utilizes the
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional guidance about requirements for the new Remote Supports service definition approved in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living waiver
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a great overview for all human service staff who in a variety of capacities serve children and their families. The links to supporting
To outline the policy and procedures for AEs to identify individuals who are being enrolled in the Consolidated Waiver and meet the criteria to enroll in the MFP program. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-015: Guidance for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program Enrollment Process
The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new guidance on virtual assessments. This announcement obsoletes ODP Announcement 22-090. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-014: Supports Intensity Scale -Adult (SIS-A) and Pennsylvania (PA)
