The purpose of this communication is to inform all parties that all ineligible fees for Life Sharing will be discontinued as of June 30, 2017. Attachment 046-17 : Discontinuation of Life Sharing Ineligible Fees
To inform providers of the need to include the National Provider Index Number (NPI) of the ordering or prescribing provider on Home Health, Nursing, and Therapy claims and provide guidance on how to do so. Attachments 022-17 : Ordering or Prescribing Provider: National Provider Index Number Required on Claims
To update previously issued information regarding the responsibilities of County MH/DD offices pertaining to voter registration. Attachment 011-17 : Voter Registration Responsibilities
The purpose of this communication is to issue updates to a previously released ODP Communication, Informational Packet 060-11, Administrative Fee Services Related to the Delivery of Vendor Services Attachment 100-16 : Updated Administrative Fee Services Related to the Delivery of Vendor Services
State-operated intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/ID), Home and community-based waiver providers, Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO), advocates, individuals, and other interested parties. Attachment 081-14 : Benjamin Settlement Approved Protecting Freedom of Choice for Individuals in ICFs/ID
The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance and expectations relating to SSW scheduling in ODP’s Participant-Directed Services models. Attachment 068-16 : Scheduling Support Service Workers to Work More than 40 Hours per Week in the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification about interpreter use and ODP’s expectations for compliance with applicable laws when rendering services to individuals who are deaf. Attachments Memo 018-15 : Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf
This serves to clarify requirements regarding use of the standardized corrective action plan template issued by ODP and explain when the entity being monitored must develop and implement an improvement plan in order to prevent the recurrence of findings of noncompliance. Attachment 093-13 : Corrective Action Plan Process
The purpose of this communication is to inform interested parties of a new Secondary Transition website. Attachment Memo 059-13 : PA Secondary Transition Website
The Disabilities Rights Network (DRN) provides legal, policy, and advocacy services necessary to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Act and its implementing regulations, 45 CFR 1386, confer this authority upon DRN. On February 13, 2009, ODP issued Bulletin 00-08-15 Disability Rights Network Access to Records and
