To announce to all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW Provider InformationTable is now published. Attachment 1: ODPANN 25-002 Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table Attachment […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-001: Guidance for Benefits Counseling Services  . The purpose of this announcement is to provide information […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-128: ODP Guide to the American Sign Language (ASL) – English Interpreter Service. The purpose of […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-129 Changes to Enrollment Process for Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living Services Effective January 1, […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-130 New Supports Coordinator (SC) Training Available People First and Identity First Language. The purpose of this […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-126: New American Sign Language English Interpreter Service. The purpose of this communication is to announce […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requuests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-125: New Procedure Code for Communicatio Specialist Services. The purpose of this announcement is to notify […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The purpose of this […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-121: Multi-year Program Growth Strategy: ODP Waiver Capacity Management and its attachments: ODP Multi-year Program Growth […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-120: Now Available: Version 2, Life Sharing Service for Individuals with a Medically Complex Condition (MCC) Frequently […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-119: Newly Released: The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight Quarterly Newsletter. The purpose of this announcement is […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-118: Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Services Guide. The purpose of […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-117: Now Available: Certified Investigator Peer Review (CIPR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communicated; ODPANN 24-094: Current Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in Chapter 2380, 6400, and 6500. Updates are in […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-116: Now Available: Administrative Review (AR) Live Case Study Sessions. The purpose of this announcement is […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-115 : Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes: Registration for 2025 Virtual Classes. This […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-114: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The purpose of this announcement […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 24-113: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccinations – Holiday Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to […]

To inform stakeholders of ODP’s participation in the 2024 National Core Indicators®Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce (SoTW)survey and to request confirmation of current contact information from […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-110 ODP Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training. The purpose of this announcement is to announce […]

To inform providers of updated guidance regarding the use of cameras and video monitoringequipment in individual bedrooms and bathrooms. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-109 Cameras and Video Monitoring Equipment in Individual […]

See the attached announcement for a session description, presenter biographies, and how to register. Attachment 1: Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series Virtual Session – December 4, 2024 – 9 AM […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing ODPANN 24-111:Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Provider Information Table and accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce to all […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform stakeholders that corrected rates forselect services rendered through the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) havebeen published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Attachment 1: […]

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication announces the release ofthe QA&I Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (C2Y2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-108: […]

To provide information about ARPA grant fund reimbursement. Updates in red. Attachment 1: 22-083 Update Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund Reimbursement

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-106: Supports Coordinator First Year Training Plan and its attachment: Supports Coordinator First Year Training. The […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests yours assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-104: Multi-Year Growth Strategy: A Plan to End the Adult Emergency Waiting List. The purpose of this […]

To announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has revised the Roomand Board Residency Agreement § 6100.687 (DP 1077) and placed it on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-105: Now […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-103: Performance-Based Contracting: Residential Pay-for- Performance Details Now Available and its attachment: Residential Performance-Based Contracting – […]

To announce the resolution of a previous SSD: BSS billing issue and the release of newSSD: BSS Procedure Codes effective 11/01/2024. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-102: Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Specialized […]

The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance when requesting deathcertificates from family members in relation to death incident reports andinvestigations Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-098 Update: Guidance on Requesting […]

The purpose of this announcement is to inform AEs that live, virtual training on developingand using CAPs will be held in November 2024. Sessions will be held in Zoom. Attachment […]

To communicate to the above entities that Temple University Harrisburg’s CI Program andODP will be facilitating Forums for CIs and others involved in the incident investigationprocess, and to announce the […]

To provide a list of current AWC FMS organizations available to support participants and surrogates who have chosen to self-direct some or all of their Participant Directed Services (PDS) using […]

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

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-097 Now Available-Amendments to the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-096 PBC and January Waiver Amendment Approval. The purpose of this announcement is to inform all interested […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication update; ODPANN 22-083: Office of Developmental Programs’ American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Fund Reimbursement. Please note: […]

To inform providers of updated guidance for complying with Tuberculosis (TB) Testingrequirements in Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) licensing regulations. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-094: Current Requirements for Tuberculosis Testing in […]

To inform providers of modifications to the annual licensing inspection schedule. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-093: Modifications to Annual License Inspection Schedule

To gather feedback on ODP’s new SC Orientation from SCO Supervisors, Managers andTrainers. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-092: Supports Coordination (SC) Orientation Survey for Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Supervisors, Managers, and […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached updated communication; ODPANN 24-085: Agency with Choice (AWC) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication; ODPANN 22-094: Updates to the Individual Support Plan (ISP) Bulletin. This communication announces the release of the […]

To announce that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released a Request forInformation (RFI). Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-090: Adult Community Autism Program – Request for Information

The purpose of this announcement is to inform AEs that training on developing and using CAPs is now available on MyODP. Attachment 1: ODPANN 24-089: Training on Creating and Using […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 24-064 Update: Medication Administration Notification of System Upgrade and Lock-out Period starting October 10, 2024. The […]

To announce the availability and criteria for NG5 residential fee schedule rates and toreissue the criteria, process, and procedures for residential fee schedule rate exceptions inthe Consolidated Waiver. Attachment 1: […]

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

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: […]

To announce new resource cards as well as an informational pamphlet for individualsages 18 years and over. These resources will be mailed directly to all SCO’s for SupportsCoordinators (SCs) to […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]