ODP Announcements – Page 5

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 16, 2016

081-14 : Benjamin Settlement Approved Protecting Freedom of Choice for Individuals in ICFs/ID

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 […]

AAW Employment Providers AAW Providers AAW SSD Providers AAW Supports Coordinators Announcements Interested Parties

Oct 5, 2016

BAW16-48: Submitting and Entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS–Moving Forward with Employment Goals

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

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families

Sep 19, 2016

068-16 : Scheduling Support Service Workers to Work More than 40 Hours per Week in the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers

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 […]

AAW SSD Providers Announcements

Aug 3, 2016

BAW16-35 Admin Notice : SSB SBP Guidance

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

AAW Providers AAW SSD Providers Announcements

Jun 16, 2016

BAW16-25 Info Memo : SSB Certificates

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

AAW Behavioral Specialists AAW Providers AAW SSD Providers Announcements

May 16, 2016

BAW16-16 Announcement : SSB Training

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 […]

Announcements Interested Parties

Apr 21, 2016

Memo 034-15 : Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation

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

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Feb 20, 2016

Memo 018-15 : Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf

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 […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families Interested Parties

Oct 11, 2013

093-13 : Corrective Action Plan Process

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 […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators Individuals and Families

Aug 2, 2013

Memo 059-13 : PA Secondary Transition Website

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

Announcements Interested Parties

Jun 8, 2012

Memo 045-12 : Admissions to State Operated Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability

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 […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators

Mar 6, 2012

Memo 019-12 : Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Review

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 […]

Announcements Individuals and Families

Feb 17, 2012

Packet 015-12 : Re-Issued Use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Individuals Residing in Group Living Arrangements (GLAs)

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 […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Providers ID-A Supports Coordinators

Jun 16, 2011

Packet 075-11 : Prudent Payment of Claims Policy Enforced Effective July 1, 2011

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, […]

Administrative Entities Announcements ID-A Supports Coordinators

Mar 23, 2010

Memo 043-10 : FMS Administrative Fee Services need to be on the ISP

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 […]

Announcements ID-A Providers

Aug 21, 2009

Packet 014-09 : PROMISe TM Billing Quick Reference Document Error Status Codes (ESCs) Effective July 1, 2009

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 […]