The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning in January 2025. Please review the
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-119: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of this announcement is to advise stakeholders that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new
To inform providers of updated guidance regarding the use of cameras and video monitoringequipment in individual bedrooms and bathrooms. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-109 Cameras and Video Monitoring Equipment in Individual Bedrooms and Bathrooms
To announce the resolution of a previous SSD: BSS billing issue and the release of newSSD: BSS Procedure Codes effective 11/01/2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-102: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD) Behavioral Specialist Service (BSS) Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached announcement, ODPANN 24-072: Now Available: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Amendment Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the submission of a proposed amendment to the AAW
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-073: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Supports Broker Recertification Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce the Department-approved Supports Broker recertification training is available for the first seven months of FY 24-25. Please review for additional information.
The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-049 Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Training for Program Specialists – Recorded Training Available. The purpose of this communication is to announce that the recording of the live virtual training sessions held in February and March 2024 regarding implementation
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-038 Proposed AAW Amendments and Rates. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public comments on the proposed amendments to the AAW effective January 1, 2025 and proposed rates
To communicate the process for Administrative Entities (AEs) to validatethat new Provider Applicants have satisfied all Waiver ProviderQualification requirements effective January 1, 2024.NOTE: Announcement 23-054 Qualification Process for New Providers will becomeobsolete as of the date of this publication. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-002: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Provider Applicants
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
