The purpose of this communication is to announce an update to the original Residential Vacancies announcement, 22-036. This communication has been updated for June 2022 vacancies. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 22-036: UPDATE: Announcing an online Tool for Reporting Residential Vacancies
The purpose of this announcement is to announce rate increases for Supported Employment (SE) services and OVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). ODPANN 22-063 Rate Increases for Supported Employment and Pre-Employment Transition Services
To clarify that ridesharing services, such as Lyft, Uber, or other similar transportation services, may be reimbursed through the public transportation service. ODP Announcement 22-044: The Use of Public Transportation Services for Ridesharing Expenses
Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-012 - AAW SCO Reporting Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to clarify the responsibilities of SCOs to report and investigate incidents for individuals enrolled in the AAW. Attachment: ODPANN 22-012 - AAW SCO Reporting Requirements
The Medical Assistance state plan has been updated to cover home accessibility durablemedical equipment used by individuals with a mobility impairment to enter and exittheir home or to support activities of daily living. This communication describes how thischange impacts the coverage of Home Accessibility Adaptations through the CommunityLiving, Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support
To disseminate operating procedures and directions for the IM process for private ICFsas well as SCOs, and County ID Programs serving individuals residing in a private ICF. Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-063 -- Incident Management Guidance for Private ICFs Attachment 2: Victims Assistance Programs Incident Management Manual Private ICFs Attachment 3: DP 1081
The Harry M. settlement agreement will be ending on July 29, 2021. This announcement describes how this change impacts stakeholders. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 21-055: Changes to Deaf Services and the Harry M. Class
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-050: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Process for Employment-Related Services Effective July 1, 2021. On February 14, 2019, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and ODP released Bulletin 00-19-01, OVR Referral Process for ODP Employment-Related Services. Effective July
The announcement provides clarification on the roles of SCOs and Supports Coordinators once IM Bulletin 00-21-02 becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Please review the announcement for additional information. Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-049: Incident Management (IM) Clarification of Responsibilities for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs)
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-041: Clarification on Documentation Requirements for Supports Coordination (SC) Activities and the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) Service Notes. The announcement provide clarification on documentation requirements for service activities and service notes funded through the Office
