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 […]

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 (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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

To provide updated clarifications regarding the Career Planning (Vocational Assessment and Job Finding), Supported Employment (Intensive Job Coaching and Extended Employment Supports) services, Small Group Employment (formerly known as Transitional […]

The purpose of this guide is to offer resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind and […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This Office of Developmental Program (ODP) communication will provide guidance for providers and teams of individuals who may wish to choose to receive and transition to Supported Living or Lifesharing […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing announcement ODPANN 23-041 Max Number of Hours per Week of InHome and CS Companion Services that Relatives and Legal Guardians […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

To communicate the availability of the updated 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Attachment ODP Announcement 23-034: 2023 Administrative Review Process Manual Now Available

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached One Page Reference for Supports Coordination (Sc) Billing for Cross-Systems Meetings. The reference document was developed to help […]

To announce further formatting and content updates to 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance Guide released on February 15th, 2023. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement 23-020: 55 Pa.Code Chapter 6400 Regulatory Compliance […]

ODP and the Columbus Organization are pleased to announce the release of a new Incident Management (IM) training series on the MyODP website. The course, Leadership’s Role in Reporting, Investigating, […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-018: Request for an Exception of Established Service Limits Within the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW). The […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-017: Provider Qualifications, Provider Enrollment, and Revisions to Individual Support Plans (ISPs). The announcement provides additional […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) is pleased to share with you resources available through PDE. The Special Education 101 presentation available through the YouTube link is a […]

To outline the policy and procedures for AEs to identify individuals who are being enrolled in the Consolidated Waiver and meet the criteria to enroll in the MFP program. Attachment […]

The purpose of this communication is to provide new guidance to SCOs on Supports Coordinators’ (SC) participation in the SIS-ATM and PA Supplement assessments, as well as clarification and new […]

The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance and information relating to a qualification requirement that has been added to the Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living […]

The purpose of this announcement is to provide clarification to Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) and County Program/Administrative Entities (AEs) with regards to the SCOs’ role related to administrative reviews as […]

The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of updated protocols for the Health Risk Screening Tool. ODP Announcement 22-116: Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) Protocol Update

The purpose of this announcement is to inform AEs of a new process to detect unreported and under-reported incidents. This process links together ICD-10 diagnostic codes with corresponding incidents with […]

The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance and a timeline for the implementation requirement of the 2022 Online Medication Administration Training Course and manual. Also, to announce the […]

The announcement provides guidance for compliance with annual training requirements specified in ODP’s regulations for training years that end in 2023. ODP Announcement 22-111: Guidance for 24-Hour Annual Training Requirements in […]

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is offering Health Equity training for supports coordinators (SCs) through MyODP. Health equity means that everyone has access to healthcare and the support they […]

Individuals receiving services in the AAW that have a restrictive procedure plan in place must have a corresponding Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and Crisis Intervention Plan (CIP). The BSP and […]

The purpose of this announcement is to provide additional clarification on combining partial units as it pertains to Personal Care and Home Health Care Services that are subject to EVV […]

To provide guidance on how to correct billing for the Transportation Trip (Zone) services within the Adult Autism Waiver. ODP Announcement 22-095: Correction of Enhanced Rates for the Adult Autism Waiver […]

This Department-wide bulletin, including the Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP), and the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) pertains to the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Home Health […]

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in distributing the attached communication: New Medication Administration Platform Now Available for Trainer Candidates and Primary Contacts. The purpose of this communication […]

The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requirements and standardized processes for preparing, completing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to […]

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in distributing the attached communication: Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Health Alert-Monkeypox. The purpose of this communication is to provide information regarding […]

The purpose of this communication is to offer guidance for AEs and SCOs on actions must be taken when an Office of Developmental Programs’(ODP) waiver or base participant is admitted […]

The purpose of this communication is to announce that the DHS collaborative training for the Referring Children to the County Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A) Programs bulletin is now available […]

The Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Office of Developmental Programs, the Office of Children, Youth, and Families, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning, the Office of […]

Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in distributing the attached communication: COVID-ODPANN 22-074: Human Rights Webinars Making A Determination Recordings Available NOW on MyODP. The purpose of this […]

The purpose of this communication is to obsolete ODP Announcement 20-069 and to provide guidance regarding Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) cap exceptions and rate impacts to the Community Living Waiver […]