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Jul 14, 2022

ODP Bulletin 00-22-04 Referring Children to the County IDA Programs

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 […]

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AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Jul 12, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-074: Human Rights Webinars Making a Determination Recordings Available NOW on MyODP

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 […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports Coordinators
Jul 6, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-075: CAP Exceptions for P/FDS & Rate Impacts to the CLW Plans

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 […]
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Jul 1, 2022

ODP Announcement 076-18 Re-Issue:  Required Dual Diagnosis Training for Provides Newly Enrolling to Provide Residential Habilitation Services

The purpose of this announcement is to inform providers that ODP is requiring newly enrolling providers of Residential Habilitation services to complete the ODP-approved Dual Diagnosis Training curriculum. This applies […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsUncategorized
Jun 28, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-036: UPDATE: Announcing an online Tool for Reporting Residential Vacancies

The purpose of this communication is to announce an update to the original Residential Vacancies announcement, 22-036. This communication has been updated for June 2022 vacancies. Attachment 1: ODP Announcement […]
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Jun 21, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-071: ODP Services Overview Quick Guide Now Available

The purpose of this announcement is to announce that the ODP Services Overview Quick Guide is now available to stakeholders. ODP Announcement 22-071: ODP Services Overview Quick Guide Now Available
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Jun 21, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-064: Online Learning Opportunity About Alternative and Augmentative Communication

The purpose of this announcement is to share information about an online learning opportunity about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) offered through TechOWL. ODP Announcement 22-064: Online Learning Opportunity About Alternative […]
Administrative EntitiesID-A ProvidersID-A Supports Coordinators
Jun 9, 2022

ODPANN 22-063 Rate Increases for Supported Employment and Pre-Employment Transition Services

The purpose of this announcement is to announce rate increases for Supported Employment (SE) services and OVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS). ODPANN 22-063 Rate Increases for Supported Employment and Pre-Employment […]
Individuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Jun 8, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-062: 988–A Direct Link for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support

The purpose of this announcement is to inform interested parties of the 988 lifeline. ODP Announcement 22-062: 988–A Direct Link for Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support
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Jun 2, 2022

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Bulletin 00-22-02: Requesting a Waiver of Office of Developmental Programs Regulations

The purpose of this bulletin is to establish the process for requesting a waiver of a regulatory requirement. Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Bulleting 00-22-02: Requesting a Waiver of Office […]
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Apr 29, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-051: Final Fee Schedule Rates for New Services Funded Through ODP’s Waivers

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-051 – Final Fee Schedule Rates for New Services Funded Through ODP’s Waivers. The purpose of […]
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Apr 27, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-048: Incident Management Family Guide

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, Incident Management Family Guide. The purpose of this communication is to ensure Individuals and Families are provided […]
Administrative EntitiesID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and Families
Apr 18, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-044: The Use of Public Transportation Services for Ridesharing Expenses

To clarify that ridesharing services, such as Lyft, Uber, or other similar transportation services, may be reimbursed through the public transportation service. ODP Announcement 22-044: The Use of Public Transportation Services […]
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Mar 23, 2022

Office of Developmental Programs Health Alert – Respirator Recall

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, Health Alert: Respirator Recall. Please review the information provided in the Health Alert for information regarding the […]
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Mar 3, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-028: Requirements for First Aid, Heimlich Techniques, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training in Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Licensed Facilities

The purpose of this announcement is to notify licensees that training in First Aid, Heimlich techniques, and/CPR provided to staff and caregivers in ODP-licensed settings on or after April 1, […]
Administrative EntitiesIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Mar 1, 2022

ODP Bulletin Bulletin 00-22-01 Targeted Support Management for Individuals Served by ODP

The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate and clarify the requirements for TSM that were approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Attachment: ODP Bulletin Bulletin 00-22-01 […]
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Feb 15, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-020: Department of Human Services (DHS) Adult Protective Services (APS) Media Toolkit Availability

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 22-020: Department of Human Services (DHS) Adult Protective Services (APS) Media Toolkit. The toolkit, developed by DHS, […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Feb 9, 2022

ODPANN 22-012 – AAW SCO Reporting Requirements

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-012 – AAW SCO Reporting Requirements. The purpose of this communication is to clarify the responsibilities […]
Administrative EntitiesInterested Parties
Jan 25, 2022

ODP Announcement 22-008: Guidance for Administrative Entities and Supports Coordination Organizations on Discussing Resources

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs in disseminating the attached communication: ODPANN 22-008 – Guidance for Administrative Entities and Supports Coordination Organizations on Discussing Resources. The purpose of […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Dec 10, 2021

ODPANN 21-090 Guidance for Use of Assistive Technology and Remote Supports in Residential Settings

Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-090 Guidance for Use of Assistive Technology and Remote Supports in Residential Settings Attachment 2: ODP Residential Technology Evaluation Tool