To communicate next steps and reminders for implementing the Periodic RiskEvaluation (PRE) Attachment 1: BAW 17-18 Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE): Next Steps & Reminders

To communicate next steps and reminders for implementing the Periodic RiskEvaluation (PRE) Attachment 1: BAS Communication Number BAW17-18: Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Next Steps & Reminders

To inform providers of the need to include the National Provider Index Number (NPI) of the ordering or prescribing provider on Home Health, Nursing, and Therapy claims and provide guidance […]

To update previously issued information regarding the responsibilities of County MH/DD offices pertaining to voter registration. Attachment 011-17 : Voter Registration Responsibilities

The purpose of this communication is to issue updates to a previously released ODP Communication, Informational Packet 060-11, Administrative Fee Services Related to the Delivery of Vendor Services Attachment 100-16 […]

To announce a policy clarification surrounding the role of Direct Care Workers (DCWs) Attachment 094-16 : Policy clarification surrounding the role of Direct Care Workers

State-operated intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/ID), Home and community-based waiver providers, Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO), advocates, individuals, and other interested parties. Attachment 081-14 […]

To provide expected timelines and general guidance for submitting and entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS Attachment BAW16-48: Submitting and Entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS–Moving Forward with Employment Goals

The purpose of this communication is to provide guidance and expectations relating to SSW scheduling in ODP’s Participant-Directed Services models. Attachment 068-16 : Scheduling Support Service Workers to Work More […]

To communicate the availability of new and revised resources which provide clarified guidance about developing a Skill Building Plan (SBP). Attachment BAW16-35 Admin Notice : SSB SBP Guidance

To clarify the training requirements, timelines and certificate submission process for the SSB component of the SSD service. Attachment BAW16-25 Info Memo : SSB Certificates

To announce the availability of the virtual version of the required training for the new “Specialized Skill Development/Systematic Skill Building” Service being added to the Adult Autism Waiver. Attachment BAW16-16 […]

To share two resources available through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Attachment Memo 034-15 : Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification about interpreter use and ODP’s expectations for compliance with applicable laws when rendering services to individuals who are deaf. Attachments Memo […]

This serves to clarify requirements regarding use of the standardized corrective action plan template issued by ODP and explain when the entity being monitored must develop and implement an improvement […]

The purpose of this communication is to inform interested parties of a new Secondary Transition website. Attachment Memo 059-13 : PA Secondary Transition Website

The purpose of this Informational Memo is to discuss and consider options to prevent or deter admissions to State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability (ICFs/ID) effective […]

The Disabilities Rights Network (DRN) provides legal, policy, and advocacy services necessary to protect the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Act and its implementing regulations, 45 […]

To encourage eligible GLAs of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) to utilize SNAP and to follow the process as outlined in this communication. Attachment Packet 015-12 : Re-Issued Use […]

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Informational Packet is intended to provide notification to the audience above that the “Prudent Payment of Claims” policy will be enforced effective July 1, […]

This ODP Informational Memo is intended to provide guidance surrounding the use of the monthly and one‐time vendor FMS administration fees. Attachments Memo 043-10 : FMS Administrative Fee Services need […]

This Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Informational Packet is a Quick Reference resource which lists the error status codes (ESCs) that apply to ODP services rendered for dates of service […]