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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Aug 3, 2023

(ARCHIVED) 20-004: Clarifications and Training Requirements for AAW Employment Services

This announcement has been archived.
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Jul 17, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released

To announce the release of a new update of The Gold Book.Attachment: ODP Announcement 23-066: The Gold Book: Understanding the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Released
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Jul 13, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-064: Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Training for Administrative Entity (AE) ISP Reviewers – Recorded Training Available

To announce that the recording of the live half-day virtual training session held in May 2023 regarding implementation of the Residential ISP Staffing approach for AE staff is now available […]
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Jul 7, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-061:: Now Available Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties of the Office of Developmental Program’s (ODP) publication of the first version MCC Life Sharing FAQ. Attachment ODP Announcement […]
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Jul 5, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-059:Supports Intensity Scale-Adult® 2nd Edition (SIS-A® 2nd ed) & Kepro Name Change/Rebrand

This communication is intended to introduce the SIS-A® 2nd ed. and the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) plan to transition from the SIS-A 1st ed. to the SIS-A 2nd ed. […]
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Jul 2, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-058: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation

To announce the release of the new ODP Supports Coordinator Orientation on the MyODP website on July 3, 2023 Attachment ODP Announcement 23-058: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supports Coordinator (SC) […]
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Jun 29, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-055: Updates to Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation Attachments

To announce the release of updated attachments to Bulletin 00-22-03, Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation to align with waiver changes approved in January 2023. ODP Announcement 23-055: Updates to […]
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Jun 22, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-053: Incident Management (IM) Training Available on MyODP: Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self Neglect

The purpose of this communication is to inform all interested parties that a recorded webcast regarding incident management – Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self-Neglect is now available on […]
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Jun 12, 2023

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

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training. The announcement provides guidance and information relating to a […]
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Jun 8, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-046: Infection Control Procedures and Mitigating the Spread of Infectious Diseases

The purpose of this announcement is to: 1. Draw attention to the revised guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) describing […]
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Jun 8, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-045: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Waiver Reserved Capacity Letters

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing ODPANN 23-045: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Waiver Reserved Capacity Letters and accompanying attachments. This announcement provides guidance that clarifies […]
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May 5, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-038: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Clinical Triage & Referral Process

To announce the new Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) clinical referral process for the AAW effective May 15, 2023. Attachment ODP Announcement 23-038: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Apr 21, 2023

ODP Announcement 23-036: Guidance: Life Sharing for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-036: Guidance: Life Sharing for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition. Effective June 1, 2022, the approved […]
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Apr 10, 2023

Supports Coordinator (SC) First Year Training Plan

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has started the process to update and restructure ODP’s required SC Orientation Training Curriculum. The new training plan identifies requirements and recommendations for SC […]