The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-088: Reminder of Individual Support Plan (ISP) Team Roles & Responsibilities for Individuals Utilizing the Vendor […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of corrections to rates forselect services provided through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-086: Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent (VF/EA) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services (PDS) […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-084 Publication of Final Rates Effective Starting Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Operational Guidance.  The purpose of […]

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is intended to provide thehourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services (PDS) providedto participants utilizing the AWC FMS model effective […]

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is intended to provide thehourly wage and benefits ranges for specific participant directed services (PDS) providedto participants utilizing the VF/EA FMS model, effective […]

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

The purpose of this communication is to announce that the Office of DevelopmentalPrograms (ODP) has received accreditation for designated MyODP trainings that meetrequirements towards the National Association of Direct Support […]

To advise providers of the availability of the Office of Developmental Programs’ Using the Incident Management Overview Dashboard to Assess Performance Based Contracting (PBC) Measures RM-IM.01.2, .01.3, and .01.4 guide […]

The purpose of this communication is to provide agencies with PBC specific data andinstructions on how to access available data in the EIM Dashboard. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 24-081 Reissue: […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-080: Registration Now Open for September Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum […]

To provide information on 4 additional 2024 QM Certification class dates and how to register. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-079: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration […]

The purpose of this announcement is to notify stakeholders that ODP has published a Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-078 Release of Performance-Based Contracting Frequently […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-078 Release of Performance-Based Contracting Frequently Asked Questions. The purpose of this communication is to notify […]

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 […]

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

To communicate the availability of the 2024 Certified Investigator (CI) Manual and the 2024 CI Manual Overview Updates document. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-077: 2024 Certified Investigator (CI) Manual Now Available

The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance for implementing changes toAssistive Technology and Remote Supports in the amendments to the Consolidated,Community Living, P/FDS and Adult Autism Waivers. Please […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-075: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement […]

To announce that the “Using Data to Promote Quality and Support an Everyday Life” and“AE Health and Welfare Crisis Management” courses are now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-076: […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-074 Performance-Based Contracting Residential Provider Data Submission Tool Link is Live for August 2024 Submissions. The […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached announcement, ODPANN 24-072: Now Available: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Amendment Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-073: Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Supports Broker Recertification Training. The purpose of this announcement is to […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-071: Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Waiver Submissions and Supporting Documents. The purpose of this announcement is to […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing Bulletin 00-24-01: Performance Standards for Residential Services and its 2 accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-069 Performance Based Contracting Update. The purpose of this announcement is to provide an update to […]

This event is being sponsored by ODP’s Expanding Technology to Support Independence workgroup whose focus is to identify ways in which technology can be used to support individuals with disabilities […]

Please refer to the ODP August 2024 Training and Events Calendar. Attachment 1: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) August 2024 Training and Events Calendar

To announce updated guidance for the CPS and Day Habilitation services andrequirements related to Quality Management (QM) Plans. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-067 Updated Guidance for Community Participation Support (CPS) Service […]

To communicate the beginning of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Peer Review processconducted by Temple University’s Quality Investigations Unit (QIU), the creation of a surveyto obtain updated ODP AE contact […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders of changes to Performance Based Contracting timelines in response to public comments. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-065: Updates to Performance Based Contracting […]

To announce that an updated version of the Introduction to Facilitation for SupportsCoordinators is now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-063: Introduction to Facilitation for Supports Coordinators Updated Course […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform all provider agencies employing DSPsthat the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline forcompleting the 2023 National Core Indicators® (NCI) […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform providers of: Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-061 Individuals’ Participation in Decisions about Community Participation Requirements for Regulatory Compliance

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces the start ofCycle 2, Year 3 (C2Y3) of the QA&I Process on July 1, 2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-058: Quality Assessment & […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-059: Launch of Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Project Website. This announcement provides information on the launch […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-060: 2024 ISAC Recommendations – New and Updated Strategies. This announcement informs ODP stakeholders that the […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-056: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. This communication announces the availability of […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-055: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Course. This communication announces the release of new […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-057: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for Summer/Fall 2024 Virtual […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-054: Updated Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Participant Handbook. The communication announces the release of the new […]

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 issue of the quarterly newsletter, […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-052 – AE Use of Data for QM and RM Activities. The purpose of this communication is […]

This communication serves as a correction to the previously released announcement: ODPANN 24-041 Update: Now Available Waiver Amendments for One-time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Approved CMS. Please disregard the spreadsheet […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-051: Updates to the Individual Support Plan (ISP) Bulletin. The purpose of this communication is to announce […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-050 Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Updated Individual Support Plan (ISP) Signature Form. The purpose of this communication […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-049 Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Training for Program Specialists – Recorded Training Available. The purpose of […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-048 Webinar Recording Now Available General Overview of Performance Based Contracting Provider Preparedness. The purpose of this […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-046: Just SO (Short-Term Online) Speech Services. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has funded short-term, […]

Please assist in distributing the June 2024 ODP training and event calendar. Attachment 1: June 2024 Training and Event Calendar

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-047: Provider Preparedness Toolkit Now Available on MyODP and accompanying files. The accompanying files; Residential Provider […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-044: Office of Developmental Programs, SIS-A® 2nd Edi􀆟on Request for Reassessments and the accompanying attachment. The […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication revision to ODPANN 21-073: Skin Integrity Initiative Tools and Methodology. The purpose of this announcement is to […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-045: Tracking the Provision of Specialized Services Identified During the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review. The […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-042: Registration Now Open for June Certified Investigator (CI) Forum & How to Access CI Forum Question […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-041: Now Available: Waiver Amendments for One-time Workforce Recovery Supplemental Payments Approved by the Centers for […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-040: Now Available: Version 4 of the Community Participation Support (CPS) Question and Answer (Q&A) Document. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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: […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

To announce to interested parties that the most recent version of the AAW Provider Information Table is now published. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-020: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table […]

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, […]

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 […]

The purpose of this communication is to announce that proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers are available for public review and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

To announce the registration for six half-day virtual training sessions focused on theOffice of Developmental Programs (ODP) expectations of Residential Provider ProgramSpecialists in the implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing […]

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 […]