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Feb 7, 2020

Individual Support Plans for Individuals Receiving TSM, Base-Funded Services, ID/A Waiver Services or Who Reside in an ICF/ID

Please find attached the Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for Individuals Receiving Targeted Support Management, Base-Funded Services, Consolidated, Community Living or Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver Services (the ID/A Waivers), or […]

Feb 5, 2020

ODP  Licensing Chapters Updated with New Requirements

The Chapter 6100 regulations and revised versions of Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400, and 6500 became fully effective on February 1, 20201. The Pennsylvania Code has been officially updated to reflect […]
Feb 4, 2020

20-009:  Provider Closure Notification Form (DP 1061)

The Provider Closure Notification Form (DP 1061) is used to ensure that all ODP waiver and system requirements are met for any provider who no longer intends to provide ODP […]
Jan 29, 2020

20-005: Notice for Administrative Entities (AEs) Regarding Level of Care Evaluations (LOC) for the Adult Autism Waiver

To inform Administrative Entities (AEs) of their role in conducting initial Level of Care (LOC) determinations for the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) Adult Autism Waiver […]
Jan 20, 2020

Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Agreement Effective 1/1/2020

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released notification on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 of the new Provider Agreement effective January 1, 2020. The attached letter from ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin […]
Jan 14, 2020

ODP Provider Agreement and Instructions FINAL 1-13-20

Attached please find the new Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Provider Agreement. Effective January 1, 2020, the Provider Agreement must be filled out and submitted by the legal entity of […]
Jan 1, 2020

20-001: Modified Medication Administration Training Course Now Available

To announce the release of the Modified Medication Administration course. This course is a requirement under the Chapter 6100 regulations for individuals supporting a family member in an unlicensed Lifesharing […]
Dec 23, 2019

ODPANN 19-166: Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Population (BSASP) Required Program Assessment: Changes to Scales of Independent Behavior-Revised(SIB-r) Administration

To explain changes to the process of administering the SIBr in the AAW. Attachment 1: ODPANN 19-166: Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Population (BSASP) Required Program Assessment: Changes […]
Dec 21, 2019

ODP 109-18: Fair Hearing Request Form & Instructions

To inform all stakeholders that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the Fair Hearing Request Form (DP 458) and replaced older versions on MyODP and the Department of […]
Dec 20, 2019

ODPANN 19-163: Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interviews to Include Adult Autism Waiver (AAW)

Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Interviews to include Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) To provide SCs and SC Supervisors information regarding IM4Q interviews and to notify SCs and SC Supervisors that […]
Dec 13, 2019

ODPANN 19-160: Enrolling As An Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Transportation Provider

To provide information to agencies interested in enrolling as a direct provider orOrganized Healthcare Delivery System (OHCDS) provider of the Transportation serviceadded to the AAW with an anticipated effective date […]
Oct 18, 2019

ODP 19-138:  Approved Program Capacity (APC) and updated Noncontiguous Clearance Form

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) communication is to inform all interested parties providing services in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living Waivers of the process ODP […]
Oct 8, 2019

Community Health Choices (CHC) Fact Sheet: Transportation

Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s mandatory managed care program for individuals who are 21 years of age or older and have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services and […]
Oct 2, 2019

ODP 19-127: REVISED Investigations by an ODP-Certified Investigator Required by Chapter 6100: ODP’s Expectations and Implementation Strategy

Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) issued ODPANN 19-127, Investigations by an ODP-Certified Investigator Required by Chapter 6100: ODP’s Expectations and Implementation Strategy. The announcement contained a typographical […]
Sep 30, 2019

ODP 19-115 Updated: e-CIS Business Partner Access – Registration Open

To announce that registration is open for Business Partners to begin the process for moving to e-CIS access. Attachment ODP 19-115 Updated: e-CIS Business Partner Access – Registration Open
Sep 13, 2019

ODP 19-120: Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Training Registration and ODP Technical Guidance 

To announce that EVV training registration is now open for providers, provider agencies and AWCs who will use the DHS Sandata EVV system and that ODP-specific EVV technical guidance is […]
Sep 3, 2019

Community Health Choices Fall Provider Session Registration

Registration is now open for the upcoming Community HealthChoices (CHC) Fall Educational Provider Sessions for Phase Three regions. Attachment Community Health Choices Fall Provider Session Registration
Aug 28, 2019

Community Health Choices

Community HealthChoices (CHC) is Pennsylvania’s mandatory managed care program for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare (Part A and/or Part B) and Medicaid. CHC also covers individuals 21 years […]
Aug 19, 2019

ODP 19-107: Now Available Version 3 of the Community Participation Support Question and Answer Document

The purpose of this communication is to announce the release of Version 3 of the Community Participation Support Question and Answer Document. Please review the announcement and the question and […]
Jul 22, 2019

Community Health Choices Fact Sheet: Service Coordination

For more information about service coordination in CHC, please view the attached fact sheet. Attachment Community Health Choices Fact Sheet: Service Coordination