ODP Announcements

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 19, 2024

ODPANN 24-039 Proposed Performance Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and Rates

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-039 Proposed Performance Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and Rates. The purpose of this communication To inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public…

AAW Providers AAW SSD Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Administrative Entities Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 19, 2024

ODPANN 24-038 Proposed AAW Amendments and Rates

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-038 Proposed AAW Amendments and Rates. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 19, 2024

ODPANN 24-037: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-037: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Individual Support Plan (ISP) Renewal Guidance. The purpose of this announcement […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 19, 2024

ODPANN 24-038: Open for Public Comment Proposed Waiver Amendments and Rates for Services Funded Through the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 19, 2024

ODPANN 24-039 Proposed Performance Based Contracting IDA Waiver Amendments and Rates

To inform all interested stakeholders of the opportunity to submit public comments on the proposed implementation of Performance-Based Contracting for residential services and proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 18, 2024

Today Is Move Your Way Day!

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and Governor Josh Shapiro’s office invite you to Move Your Way! To acknowledge the National Day of Exercise and ODP’s new campaign to encourage […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Apr 16, 2024

ODPANN 24-036: Reminder of 6100 Annual Training Requirements

To remind all Office of Developmental Program (ODP) Providers and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) of the Annual Training Requirements outlined in Chapter 6100 Regulations. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-036: Reminder of […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Apr 15, 2024

Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) May 2024 Training and Events Calendar

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the May 2024 training and events calendar. Please share widely. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) May 2024 Training […]

AAW Providers Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Apr 10, 2024

ODPANN24-035: Action Required in Preparation for Enterprise Case Management (ECM)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-035 – Action Required in Preparation for Enterprise Case Management (ECM). The purpose of this communication […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Apr 5, 2024

ODPANN 24-034: Now Available: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-034: Now Available: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Apr 1, 2024

ODPANN 24-032 Reissue Now Available Administrative Review (AR) Courses

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-032 Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Courses. The purpose of this announcement is to communicate that […]

ACAP Providers Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Mar 29, 2024

ODPANN 23-076 Update: Annual Submittal of Financial Statements

To provide information on the new annual submittal requirement of financial statements by qualified residential providers and supports coordination organizations ODPANN 23-076 Update: Annual Submittal of Financial Statements Attachment 2: […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 29, 2024

SAU1 Events Flyer April 2024

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached calendar of events from Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). Attachment 1: SAU1 Events Flyer April 2024

Announcements Med Admin Trainers or Applicants

Mar 28, 2024

ODPANN 24-033 Medication Administration Initial Summary & Remediation Requirements, Enemas, and System Accounts & Grading

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-033: Medication Administration Initial Summary & Remediation Requirements, Enemas, and System Accounts & Grading. This announcement’s […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Mar 27, 2024

Statewide Quarterly Positive Approaches & Practices Meeting: April 17, 2024 10 AM -3:00 PM Zoom Webinar

The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) andthe Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)This quarterly meeting aims to provide the most recent research and resources for people with […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 25, 2024

The Family Resource Center (FRC) Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Free Family Conference: April 20, 2024!

This in-person event is open to any families with deaf/hard of hearing children, from birth to 18 years old. The keynote presenter is Dr. Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, the Founder and Director […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 25, 2024

ODPANN 24-031 Amendments to the ODP Waivers for Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Submitted to CMS and Guidance for Requesting the Payments

To inform all interested stakeholders of the submission of the Consolidated, CommunityLiving, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)amendments that contain Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments to CMS andprovide […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 15, 2024

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April 2024 Training Calendar

Presenting the training and events calendar for April from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) April 2024 Training Calendar

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Mar 13, 2024

ODPANN 24-030: Community Participation Support (CPS) Billing Changes to Assist Individuals to Participate in the InVEST Project and Trainings Held by Self Advocacy Power Network for All (SAPNA) and the PA Family Network

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-030: Community Participation Support (CPS) Billing Changes to Assist Individuals to Participate in the InVEST Project […]

Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 13, 2024

ODPANN 24-029: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Data Report

This communication announces the release of the ODP FY 2022-2023 Annual Data Report. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-029: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Data Report

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 12, 2024

ODPANN 24-028: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) SIS-A Discrepancy Form

The purpose of this communication is to introduce the new “SIS-A Discrepancy Form.” Thisannouncement also provides guidance on how to submit a review request whendiscrepancies are identified in a finalized […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Mar 4, 2024

ODPANN 24-026: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course

To communicate that registration for the May – August CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-026: Now Open: Registration […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Mar 4, 2024

ODPANN 24-027: PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LLC (PPL) Accepting New Enrollments for the Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Model of Service Effective March 1, 2024

To announce that effective March 1, 2024, PPL is accepting new enrollments andreferrals in the VF/EA model of service. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-027: PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LLC (PPL) Accepting New Enrollments […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 1, 2024

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Attached please find a proclamation from Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledging the many individuals who have developmental disabilities, their contributions and abilities and their inclusion […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Mar 1, 2024

ODPANN 24-025 Accreditation of MyODP trainings by the National Association of Direct Support Professionals Announcement

The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has received accreditation for designated MyODP trainings that meet requirements towards the National Association of […]

Announcements Med Admin Trainers or Applicants

Feb 26, 2024

ODPANN 24-024: Medication Administration New Trainer Attestation Grade, Grading Observations, and Q2 2024 Face-to-Face Schedule

To provide instruction to Trainers on grading a new Trainer Attestation grade in the OnlineStudent courses that will go in effect on March 1, 2024.To provide instruction to Trainers on […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Feb 21, 2024

Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) March 2024 Virtual Events

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the March 2024 Virtual Events Calendar from Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1). Attachment 1: Self Advocates United as 1 […]

AAW Providers Administrative Entities Announcements Interested Parties

Feb 20, 2024

ODPANN 24-046: Process for 180-Day and 365-Day Timely Filing Edits: Exception and Special Handling Requests

This Office of Developmental Programs UPDATED Communication is intended to instructproviders how to proceed when a claim denial is received for Error Status Codes (ESC) 545and 512. The short descriptions […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Feb 20, 2024

ODPANN 24-023: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter

To communicate to the above entities that the Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) have released a new quarterly newsletter, The CI Program […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Feb 16, 2024

Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) March Training and Events Calendar

Please assist in disseminating ODP’s March 2024 Training & Events Calendar Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) March Training and Events Calendar

Announcements Interested Parties

Feb 16, 2024

ODP Announcement 21-046 Reissue: Process for 180-Day and 365 Day Timely Filing Edits: Exception and Special Handling Requests

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Feb 16, 2024

ODPANN 24-022 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Mail National Core Indicators® (NCI®) Family Surveys

To inform of ODP’s participation in the 2023 NCI® family surveys. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-022 The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to Mail National Core Indicators® (NCI®) Family Surveys Attachment […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Feb 15, 2024

Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) March Training and Events Calendar

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs in sharing training information for March 2024. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) March Training and Events Calendar

Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Feb 12, 2024

ODPANN 24-021: 2023 Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Annual Report

To inform Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) stakeholders that the 2023 Everyday Lives: Values in Action—Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Annual Report is now available online at MyODP.org. ODPANN […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Feb 6, 2024

ODPANN 24-018 Data Fix Scheduled to Adjust Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to Support Transition from Palco, Inc. to Public Partnership, LLC

This communication’s purpose is to inform all interested parties that rolling HCSIS data fixes will be performed starting February 8, 2024, to adjust ISPs to support the transition from Palco, […]

Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Feb 6, 2024

ODPANN 24-019: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Prepares to Open the 2023 NCI® State of the Workforce Survey (SoTW) Portal

To inform of ODP’s preparation to open the 2023 NCI® SoTW Survey portal. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-019: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Prepares to Open the 2023 NCI® State […]

ID-A Supports Coordinators

Feb 1, 2024

ODPANN 24-016: Clarification Regarding Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation Requirements

The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for AAW SC Supervisors hiredafter 06/30/23 who also provide direct SC services and are therefore required to meet theSC Orientation requirements […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Jan 30, 2024

ODPANN 24-014: Registration Now Open for March Certified Investigator Forum & How to Access CI Forum Q&A Documents

To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Jan 30, 2024

ODPANN 24-015: Implementing Changes to Remote Supports and Assistive Technology in the November Waiver Amendments

The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes to assistive technology and remote supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) […]

AAW Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements

Jan 24, 2024

ODPANN 24-012: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process

To notify stakeholders of the updated process and infographic for Specialized SkillDevelopment (SSD)- Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)/ Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP)Development. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-012: Updated Process and Resource for […]

AAW Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements

Jan 24, 2024

ODPANN 24-12: Updated Process and Resource for Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)- Specialized Skill Development (SSD): Behavioral Specialist Plan Development Process

To notify stakeholders of the updated process and infographic for Specialized Skill Development (SSD)- Behavioral Support Plan (BSP)/ Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP) Development. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-12: Updated Process and […]

Announcements Med Admin Trainers or Applicants

Jan 23, 2024

ODPANN 24-011: Medication Administration Updated Trainer Manual and Presentation Slides Now Available, Grading Observations, and New Trainer Sessions Added to the Q1 2024 Face-To-Face Schedule

To notify that an updated Trainer Manual and Presentation Slides are now available in theTrainer Resources section of the Medication Administration system.To provide instruction for Trainers on how to grade […]

AAW Providers Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Jan 23, 2024

ODPANN 24-010: Recording Available: Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Staffing: It’s About the Person, Not the Numbers

The purpose of this communication is to announce the posting of a recording of the webinar, Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP): It’s About the Person, Not the Numbers. Please review […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Jan 23, 2024

ODPANN 24-009: Registration Now Open: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Policy Division’s Virtual Meeting & Conversation with Individuals and Families Session 3 Navigating ODP Resources

Often, information is delivered in a way that makes more sense to providers than toindividuals and families. ODP wants to begin closing that gap by providing a series ofmeetings intended […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Jan 18, 2024

ODP Training Calendar February 2024

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the February training calendar. Please share widely. Attachment 1: ODP Training Calendar February 2024

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Jan 18, 2024

ODPANN 24-008: Clarification Regarding New Qualification Requirements for Agencies That Want to Enroll to Provide Residential Services

To communicate clarification regarding new residential qualification requirements inwaiver amendments effective November 1, 2023, including the release of a FrequentlyAsked Questions (FAQ) document. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-008: Clarification Regarding New […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements

Jan 17, 2024

ODPANN 24-106: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provides Written Notice of Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Requalification Requirements

To inform all AAW SCOs, whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is0, 1, or 2, as well as new SCOs who enrolled in the AAW during […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements

Jan 17, 2024

ODPANN 24-006: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provides Written Notice of Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Requalification Requirements

To inform all AAW SCOs, whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is0, 1, or 2, as well as new SCOs who enrolled in the AAW during […]

AAW Behavioral Specialists AAW Providers Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Jan 8, 2024

ODPANN 24-005: Adding the Transportation Service to an Individual Support Plan (ISP) in the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

To provide updated guidance to AAW SCs and their supervisors for adding theTransportation service to ISPs. This communication obsoletes ODPANN 20-045. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-005: Adding the Transportation Service to […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Jan 5, 2024

ODPANN 24-004 Announcement QM Recertification for 2024

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-004 Announcement QM Recertification for 2024. The purpose of this communication is to announce that those […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Jan 3, 2024

ODPANN 24-003 Level of Care Re-evaluation Tool updated to correspond with the Supports Intensity Scale-Adult Version, 2nd Ed

To announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the Level ofCare Re-evaluation Tool to reflect the changes in the Supports Intensity Scale-AdultVersion®, 2nd Ed. Attachment 1: ODPANN […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Jan 2, 2024

ODPANN 24-001: Notice of a Change to the Federal Reimbursement of Transportation Costs Effective January 1, 2024

This communication obsoletes ODP Announcement 23-005.The United States General Services Administration announced a change for the rate of Transportation Mile reimbursement rate, procedure code W7271, beginning January 1, 2024. The […]

AAW SSD Providers Administrative Entities Announcements Interested Parties

Jan 2, 2024

ODPANN 24-002: Qualification Process for New Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Provider Applicants Update

To communicate the process for Administrative Entities (AEs) to validatethat new Provider Applicants have satisfied all Waiver ProviderQualification requirements effective January 1, 2024.NOTE: Announcement 23-054 Qualification Process for New Providers […]

Announcements Interested Parties Med Admin Trainers or Applicants

Dec 29, 2023

ODPANN 23-106: Medication Administration Train The Trainer Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024 Course Schedule

To publish the 2024 Quarter 1 (Q1) Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face course schedule. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-106: Medication Administration Train The Trainer Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024 Course Schedule

Announcements Interested Parties Med Admin Trainers or Applicants

Dec 29, 2023

ODPANN 23-105: Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder, Online System Trainer Refresher Course, Grading Observations, and accessing the User Report (Initial Summary & Qualification Form)

To remind Medication Administration trainers that the 2004 paper course and the 2004 and 2013 manuals will be discontinued and no longer valid for use in training students after December […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Dec 22, 2023

ODPANN 23-104: Webinar Recording Now Available: Community Participation Support (CPS) Waiver Amendment Changes in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers

To announce the availability of the webinar recording which provides guidance on theCPS service changes in the most recently approved ID/A waivers. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-104 Webinar Recording Now […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Dec 21, 2023

MyODP January 5, 2024 Updates

ODP Announcements on home.MyODP.org 6100 Annual Training Course Certificate Refresh MyTranscript Replacing Download Certificates Block Attachment 1: MyODP January 5, 2024 Updates

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Dec 18, 2023

January 2024 Virtual Events from Self-Advocates United as 1

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached listing of virtual events from Self-Advocates Unites as 1 (SAU1). Attachment 1: January 2024 Virtual Events from Self-Advocates […]

Announcements ID-A Providers Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Dec 17, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-103: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

To provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning January 2024. ODP Announcement 23-103: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Dec 15, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-101 Updated: Provider Qualification Process

The purpose of this update is to notify stakeholders that the links for DP1059 and the Provider Qualification Record have changed. Please use the links in this update. The Centers […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Dec 13, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-048 Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training UPDATE

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training UPDATED. The purpose of this announcement is to remind […]

ACAP Providers Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Dec 13, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-102: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course

To communicate that registration for the January – April 2024 CI Initial Certification Course classes (also known as cohorts) is now open in MyODP. ODP Announcement 23-102: Now Open: Registration for […]

AAW Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Dec 12, 2023

23-094: Go-Live of Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd Ed.)

This communication is intended to announce the Go-Live date of the SIS-A® 2nd Ed. and inform stakeholders of scheduled informational sessions as a follow-up to ODP Announcement 23-059, Supports Intensity […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Dec 8, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-101: Provider Qualification Process

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) require a statewide process to ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. The Provider Qualification Process described below outlines the […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Dec 6, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-100 Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) Transition as New Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Important Dates

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-100: Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) Transition as New Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Important Dates. This announcement […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Dec 6, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-071 Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments Update

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing this UPDATED communication; ODPANN 23-071: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments update. This announcement provides eligible providers with additional […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Dec 4, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-012 -Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table UPDATED

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-012 -Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table UPDATED. This announcement is to announce to interested […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Dec 3, 2023

ODPANN 23-099 Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder and Online System Trainer Refresher Course

To remind Medication Administration trainers that the 2004 paper course and the 2004 and 2013 manuals will be discontinued and no longer valid for use in training students after December […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Dec 2, 2023

ODPANN 23-098: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2024 Virtual Classes

To provide information on 2024 class dates and the registration process for ODP’svirtual QM Certification classes. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-098: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: […]

Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Dec 1, 2023

ODPANN 23-097: Now Available Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course

To communicate that the CIPR Course is now available. ODPANN 23-097: Now Available Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course

Announcements Interested Parties

Nov 28, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-095: Webinar Recording Now Available: General Overview of November 2023 Waiver Amendments

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs in sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23—095: Webinar Recording Now Available: General Overview of November 2023 Waiver Amendments. The purpose of this announcement […]

AAW Providers ACAP Providers Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Nov 21, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-092: Community Participation Support (CPS) and Day Habilitation Teleservices Codes

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs in sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-092: Community Participation Support (CPS) and Day Habilitation Teleservices Codes. The purpose of this announcement is to […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Nov 21, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-093: Webinar Opportunity: Community Participation Support (CPS)

The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers were approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with an effective date […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Nov 20, 2023

ODPANN 23-091 Expectations for Supports Coordinators (SCs) Regarding the Right to be Free from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs in sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-091: Expectations for Supports Coordinators (SCs) Regarding the Right to be Free from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation […]

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Nov 10, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-090: Final Fee Schedule Rates for Select Services Funded Through ODP’s Waivers and Guidance About Community Participation Support Impacted By the End of Appendix K

The Office of Developmental Program (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-090: Final Fee Schedule Rates for Select Services Funded Through ODP’s Waivers and Guidance About Community […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Nov 6, 2023

ODP Announcement 00-23-01: ODP Bulletin 00-23-01 Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Provided to Individuals in an Acute Care Hospital

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached bulletin: 00-23-01: Home and Community Based Waiver Services Provided to Individuals in an Acute Care Hospital along with its […]

AAW Providers Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Nov 3, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting

To notify ODP providers rendering residential services (including residential habilitation, lifesharing, and/or supported living) that they are required to complete the attached survey no later than November 9, 2023. A […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Nov 2, 2023

ODPANN 23-086: Individual Support Plan (ISP) Staffing Sessions for Executive Leadership of Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waiver-Funded Residential Providers

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-086: Individual Support Plan (ISP) Staffing Sessions for Executive Leadership of Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waiver-Funded Residential Providers. […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Nov 1, 2023

ODPANN 23-087: Additional Guidance for the End of Appendix K Flexibilities in the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) and Adult Autism Waivers

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-087: Additional Guidance for the End of Appendix K Flexibilities in the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family […]

AAW Supports Coordinators ACAP Providers Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Oct 31, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-085: Amendments to the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Waivers Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that the Consolidated, Community Living, P/FDS and AAW amendments were approved by CMS and become effective November 1, 2023. […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 30, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-084: Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) Transition as New Vendor Fiscal(VF)/Employer Agent (EA) Delayed Until April 1,2024

To announce the delay of the start date for transition of VF/EA Financial Management Services (FMS) from PALCO to PPL until April 1, 2024. ODP Announcement 23-084: Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 30, 2023

2024 Everyday Lives Conference – Agenda Now Available!

The 2024 Everyday Lives Conference agenda is now available to view and download! A printable agenda document is attached. The conference agenda is also available to view and download on […]

Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Oct 23, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-080: Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting

This is a reminder to all residential providers that the attached survey must be completed and submitted no later than November 9, 2023. Additional information can be found in the […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Oct 20, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-083 Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Addition of Residential Needs Group 5 (NG5) and Updated Rate Exception Process

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-083 Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Addition of Residential Needs Group 5 (NG5) and Updated Rate Exception […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 19, 2023

Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) Funding Opportunity Available

Community to Home (C2H) is a home visiting program, focused on rural areas of PA. C2H improves the health of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) by […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Oct 13, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-081: Registration Now Open: The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Policy Division’s Virtual Meeting & Conversation with Individuals and Families – Session 2

Please see the attached registration announcement geared towards individuals and families for an opportunity to have a conversation with ODP’s policy division. Please encourage any individual or family you may […]

Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators

Oct 13, 2023

Quarterly Connections for Support Coordinators

Each quarterly newsletter will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families. The Quarterly Connection is brought to you by the […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 12, 2023

ODP Health Alert – Respiratory Viruses Vaccine Update

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached ODP Health Alert – Respiratory Viruses Vaccine Update. ODP is sharing this Health Alert with stakeholders for awareness. […]

AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested Parties

Oct 12, 2023

Quarterly Connection for Supports Coordinators

Each quarterly newsletter will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families. The Quarterly Connection is brought to you by the […]

Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Oct 11, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-080: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Residential Provider Survey for Selective Contracting. The purpose of this […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 10, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-079: Alerting Providers to Risk of Fraud and Encouraging Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-079: Alerting Providers to Risk of Fraud and Encouraging Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 4, 2023

Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. During October, we celebrate all workers with disabilities. We also celebrate the services and supports that allow them to succeed. Please share Governor Shapiro’s […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 2, 2023

QM Spotlight Fall 2023

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the sixth in a series of quarterly publications that […]

Announcements Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 2, 2023

Office of Developmental Programs’ October 2023 Events and Training Calendar

Please share the October 2023 Training and Events Calendar from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Office of Developmental Programs’ October 2023 Events and Training Calendar

Announcements Interested Parties

Sep 27, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-078 Approved Revision to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Initiative for Family Support Innovation to Community Participation Support (CPS) Services

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-078: Approved Revision to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Initiative for Family Support Innovation […]

AAW Providers ACAP Providers Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators

Sep 26, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-071: Targeted Service Recovery and Expansion Supplemental Payments

To provide eligible providers with the application to receive supplemental funds as part of the ongoing systemic recovery of services for people with an intellectual disability and autism. ODP Announcement […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Sep 18, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-077: Now Available Approved PA Statewide Transition Plan

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-077: Now Available PA Statewide Transition Plan. The purpose of this announcement is to notify all interested […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Sep 12, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-075 Correction: Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder and Train-the-Trainer Fall 2023 Schedule

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-075 Medication Administration Paper Course Discontinuation Reminder and Train-the-Trainer Fall 2023 Schedule. The purpose of this […]

Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Sep 8, 2023

MyODP Supporters Toolbox: A Life Worth Living

Having meaning or purpose in life is connected to overall health, happiness, and life satisfaction – it can make ANY life worth living. We will talk about ways to support […]

Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Sep 7, 2023

PA Family Network Seeking to Hire Family Members with Experience Supporting the Transition to Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

Please help us find family members who have experience supporting a loved one transition from a sheltered workshop to CIE! As part of the federal grant awarded to PA’s Office […]