The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP continues to align processes whenever possible, therefore, the ODP Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) is replacing the previous AAW provider requalification process with the ODP Provider
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released notification on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 of the new Provider Agreement effective January 1, 2020. The attached letter from ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens was not included in the original distribution. This letter provides further clarification on the applicability of the new Provider Agreement and
This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is to inform all interested parties providing services in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living Waivers of the process ODP staff will utilize in making a determination for Approved Program Capacity (APC) and Noncontiguous Clearance through the updated form (Attachment #1). attachment
This communication provides an overview about the process to implement reserved capacity for participant direction transfers in the Consolidated, Community Living and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers (hereafter referred to as the Intellectual Disability/Autism waivers [ID/A waivers]). Each waiver reserves 5 spaces each year (a total of 15 per year) for participants
For more information about CHC for ODP service providers, view the attached fact sheet. Attachment ODP Providers & CHC Fact Sheet
To provide expected timelines and general guidance for submitting and entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS Attachment BAW16-48: Submitting and Entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS--Moving Forward with Employment Goals
To communicate the availability of new and revised resources which provide clarified guidance about developing a Skill Building Plan (SBP). Attachment BAW16-35 Admin Notice : SSB SBP Guidance
To clarify the training requirements, timelines and certificate submission process for the SSB component of the SSD service. Attachment BAW16-25 Info Memo : SSB Certificates
To announce the availability of the virtual version of the required training for the new “Specialized Skill Development/Systematic Skill Building” Service being added to the Adult Autism Waiver. Attachment BAW16-16 Announcement : SSB Training
