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
To announce a policy clarification surrounding the role of Direct Care Workers (DCWs) Attachment 094-16 : Policy clarification surrounding the role of Direct Care Workers
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
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
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
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
To share two resources available through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Attachment Memo 034-15 : Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation
To notify AAW Behavioral Specialists and their supervisors that the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) is now expecting a synthesis of FBAs, to be maintained in the file of participants receiving BSS through the Adult Autism Waiver. Attachment BAW16-10 Admin Notice : FBA Documentation
