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Sep 24, 2021

ODPANN 21-064: Changes to Coverage of Home Accessibility Adaptations

The Medical Assistance state plan has been updated to cover home accessibility durablemedical equipment used by individuals with a mobility impairment to enter and exittheir home or to support activities […]

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AnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested PartiesSupports Brokers
Sep 9, 2021

ODPANN 21-063 — Incident Management Guidance for Private ICFs

To disseminate operating procedures and directions for the IM process for private ICFsas well as SCOs, and County ID Programs serving individuals residing in a private ICF. Attachment 1: ODPANN […]
AnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Jul 1, 2021

ODPANN 21-051: Incident Management (IM) Bulletin Effective July 1, 2021

The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-051: Incident Management (IM) Bulletin Effective July 1, 2021. This communication is a reminder to all stakeholders […]
AAW ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Jun 28, 2021

ODPANN 21-050: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Process for Employment-Related Services Effective July 1, 2021

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-050: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Referral Process for Employment-Related Services Effective July 1, 2021. On February […]
AnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Jun 25, 2021

ODPANN 21-049: Incident Management (IM) Clarification of Responsibilities for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs)

The announcement provides clarification on the roles of SCOs and Supports Coordinators once IM Bulletin 00-21-02 becomes effective on July 1, 2021. Please review the announcement for additional information. Attachment […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
May 28, 2021

ODPANN 21-041 Clarification on Documentation Requirements for Supports Coordination (SC) Activities and the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) Service Notes

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication, ODPANN 21-041: Clarification on Documentation Requirements for Supports Coordination (SC) Activities and the Home and Community Services […]
AAW ProvidersAAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
May 28, 2021

ODPANN 21-041: Clarification on Documentation Requirements for Supports Coordination (SC) Service Activities and the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) Service Notes

This communication is intended to provide clarification on documentation requirements for service activities and service notes funded through the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) home and community-based waivers and TSM. […]
AnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
May 21, 2021

ODPANN 21-039: Incident Management Update Regarding Individual-to-Individual Abuse and Serious Injury

To inform providers that on July 1, 2021, an investigation will not be mandatory and need tobe completed by a Department-certified Investigator for the following incidents whenreported in the Enterprise […]
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Apr 14, 2021

ODPANN 21-034: ODP Regulation Update: Orientation and Annual Training Question and Answer Document and Annual Training Clarifications

This communication provides updated clarifications on annual training requirements in55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380, 2390, 6100, 6400 and 6500. In addition, thiscommunication announces the development of a question and answer […]
Administrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A ProvidersID-A Supports CoordinatorsIndividuals and Families
Feb 25, 2021

ODPANN 21-023 Human Rights Webcasts

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance distributing the attached communication; Announcement 21-023: Human Rights Webcasts. With the recent release of Bulletin 00-21-01 Guidance for Human Rights Teams […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Jan 27, 2021

ODPANN 21-015: New Orientation for Adult Autism Waiver Supports Coordination Organizations

To inform SCOs of a new orientation curriculum on MyODP for Supports Coordinators(SC) and SC Supervisors serving participants in the AAW. Attachment 1: ODPANN 21-015: New Orientation for Adult Autism […]
AAW ProvidersAnnouncements
Jan 14, 2021

ODP Announcement 21-004: The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Qualification (PQ) Form (DP 1088)  for the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

To inform all AAW providers about the new ODP Provider Qualification Form – DP 1088 which must be completed by all AAW providers as described below. This form is not […]
AnnouncementsIndividuals and FamiliesInterested Parties
Dec 17, 2020

Communication and… Series

ODP is happy to announce the publication of the Communication and…Series with over 25 different diagnoses included! The goal of this series is to provide information on how each diagnosis […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncementsInterested Parties
Dec 4, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-111: New Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) Qualification Process

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) requires a statewide processto ensure SCOs are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. ODP is replacing the previous AAW SCO requalification process […]
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Nov 20, 2020

ODP Visual Gestural Communication (VGC)

Do you support an individual who uses VGC? This mode of communication can be described as a natural response to wanting to communicate, including all forms of gestures. Join the […]
AnnouncementsInterested Parties
Nov 13, 2020

Visual Gestural Communication: Module 1

ODP is happy to announce publication of our first online Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) training module! Over 8,000 individuals supported in the ODP system have VGC listed as their primary […]
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Oct 6, 2020

PATC 2020 Follow Up

We have posted PowerPoints and resources from the PATC presentations, as well as personal stories shared by individuals with ASD. If you did attend PATC 2020, and have not yet […]
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Aug 28, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-084: Update– AAW and ACAP Restriction Intervention Plan Indicator

To remind AAW and ACAP Behavior Specialists/Behavioral Health Specialists to answer the restrictive procedure plan indicator in the Behavioral Support Plan (BSP), and to request that all existing BSPs are […]
AAW Supports CoordinatorsAdministrative EntitiesAnnouncementsID-A Supports CoordinatorsInterested Parties
Aug 13, 2020

Electronic Visit Verification Overview for AEs and SCOs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

On July 27, 2020, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) facilitated an overview meeting with Administrative Entities (AEs) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). ODP communicated […]
AAW Behavioral SpecialistsAAW Supports CoordinatorsAnnouncementsInterested PartiesSupports Brokers
Jun 3, 2020

ODP Announcement 20-064: AAW and ACAP Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Revisions and Training

To provide updated PRE resources and to announce revisions to the PRE tool in QuestionPro and an upcoming Virtual Targeted Training (VTT) that will replace the existing PRE training module currently […]