On February 14, 2019, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released Bulletin 00-19-01, OVR Referral Process for ODP Employment-Related Services. Attachment 4 to the bulletin is the OVR Contact Information for ID/Autism Coordinators. Please find attached, an updated version of this contact information. This version,
The purpose of this bulletin is to clarify the storage, use, and administration of medical marijuana in facilities licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in accordance with the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act. Attachment 1: DHS and DOH Bulletin on Medical Marijuana and State
To announce that requested clarification has been developed regarding Medication Administration requirements in 55 Pa. Code §§6100.461 – 6100.469. Attachment 1: 20-014 New ODP Regulation Update Clarification Regarding Medication Administration Requirements
To disseminate information regarding the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) change to the minimum qualification requirements to provide Benefits Counseling in the Consolidated, Community Living, and P/FDS waivers. Attachment 1: 20-012 Broadening Provider Qualifications for the Benefits Counseling Service
Please find attached the Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for Individuals Receiving Targeted Support Management, Base-Funded Services, Consolidated, Community Living or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver Services (the ID/A Waivers), or Who Reside in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Intellectually Disabled (ICF/ID). The purpose of this bulletin is to distribute the updated
The Chapter 6100 regulations and revised versions of Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400, and 6500 became fully effective on February 1, 20201. The Pennsylvania Code has been officially updated to reflect these changes. Attachment 1: ODP Licensing Chapters Updated with New Requirements
The Provider Closure Notification Form (DP 1061) is used to ensure that all ODP waiver and system requirements are met for any provider who no longer intends to provide ODP Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and/or Community Living Waiver services. The DP 1061 and its instructions have been updated to comply with
The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the release of the Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide (RCG) (6400) for implementation starting February 3, 2020. Attachment 1: ODP Releases Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide
To inform Administrative Entities (AEs) of their role in conducting initial Level of Care (LOC) determinations for the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) interest list to waiting list transition. The announcement and attachment contain details on the process for moving individuals on the Adult
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
