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AAW ProvidersAAW SSD ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested 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 […]

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AnnouncementsInterested 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 […]
AAW ProvidersAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersInterested 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 […]
AnnouncementsInterested 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 EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested 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 […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested 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 […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested 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 […]
AnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested 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 […]
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Feb 16, 2024

ODP Announcement 21-046 Reissue: 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 […]
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 […]
AAW ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncements
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 […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested 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 […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested 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 […]
AnnouncementsInterested 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 ProvidersAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsInterested 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 […]
ID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested 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 EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersIndividuals and FamiliesInterested 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 […]
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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 […]
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Nov 29, 2023

ODPANN 23-096 Attachment Incident Management Reviewer Resource Guide

To announce and distribute the Incident Management Review Guide version 1.0. Attachment 1: ODPANN 23-096 Incident Management Review Guide Attachment 2: ODPANN 23-096 Attachment Incident Management Reviewer Resource Guide
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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 […]