ODP Announcements – Page 21

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-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 […]

Announcements Interested Parties

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 Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Uncategorized

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 […]

Interested Parties

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

Interested Parties

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 Entities ID-A Providers ID-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 Families Interested 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

Interested Parties

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 […]

Interested Parties

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 […]

Interested Parties

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 Entities ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals 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 […]

Interested Parties

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 […]

Interested Parties

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 Entities Individuals and Families Interested 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 […]

Interested Parties

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 Coordinators ID-A Supports Coordinators Interested 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 Entities Interested 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 […]

Announcements Interested 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

Announcements ID-A Providers Interested Parties

Nov 24, 2021

ODPANN 21-083: Determining When an Event Constitutes Neglect for Purposes of Reporting Incidents Involving Provider Employees

The purpose of this announcement is to provide guidance for providers when determining whether an event involving staff employed by the provider1 constitutes alleged neglect in accordance with ODP’s regulations2 […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Sep 29, 2021

ODPANN 21-066: Incident Management Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Version 3

The Incident Management (IM) Bulletin 00-21-02 was available for all stakeholders on March 1, 2021 with an effective date of July 1, 2021. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has […]