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ODP Bulletins & Key Updates
January 17, 2025ODP Bulletins & Key Updates
December 8, 2024See below a summary of key ODP bulletins and updates released since our last Connections edition: ODPANN 24-114: Now Open: Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course The Office of Developmental…
ODP Providers: Here’s What You Need to Know!
November 17, 2024Here’s a quick rundown of essential updates for providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, including announcements from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and a survey opportunity from Penn State…
ODP Updates
November 3, 2024Stay informed with these key updates released by ODP in October: ODPANN 22-083: ODP ARPA Grant Fund Reimbursement Deadline Extension The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has provided important updates…
ODP Roundup
October 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs released a number of critical bulletins recently. Make sure you did not miss key rate, waiver amendment, and webinar information by reviewing PHA’s ODP Roundup.
ODP Releases Final Increased Provider Rates
September 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released the following critical announcements outlining final fee schedule rates for all providers, as well as wage ranges and benefit allowances for Vendor Fiscal/Employer…
ODP Releases Final Increased Provider Rates
September 6, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released the following critical announcements outlining final fee schedule rates for all providers, as well as wage ranges and benefit allowances for Vendor Fiscal/Employer…
ODP released a QAI tool to ensure compliance when providers choose to utilize agency-developed or agency-identified training to meets the General Orientation and Annual Training requirements of the 55 PA…
ODP Releases Updated EVV Guidance
August 16, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released Version 3.0 of its Comprehensive Guide to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), and it’s packed with updates to make navigating EVV requirements easier:…
FY 2024-25 Key Budget Updates on ID/A Increases
July 29, 2024At the July 25 Medical Assistance Advisory Committee, Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary of ODP, shared important FY 2024-25 budget updates that reflect the Shapiro administration’s commitment to affirming the dignity of…
The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be hosting the Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaboratives Summit on August 14-15, 2024. The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit will…
How Does Migration Status Impact Direct Support Professionals (DSP)? Paid Interview Opportunity for DSPs!
July 22, 2024The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is inviting people to participate in a paid interview about how migration status (an individual who has moved away from their native country)…
ODP Updates Guidance for QM Plans
July 15, 2024ODP released additional guidance for providers regarding QM plans for CPS and Day Habilitation providers. Prior guidance regarding new waiver language related to QM plans, indicated that providers with service…
ODP Providers: National Core Indicators® State of the Workforce Survey Deadline Extended to July 31, 2024
July 8, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has informed provider agencies employing Direct Service Professionals DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) has extended the deadline for completing the 2023 National…
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced the July 1, 2024 start of the QA&I Process for Cycle 2, Year 3 (C2Y3). Read what providers need to know here: View…
As of June 4, 2024, ODP has processed the one time supplemental payments for all providers who applied by the deadline of May 15, 2024. These payments were intended to…
On May 23, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) submitted comments on the proposed Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Fee Schedule Rates. PHA commended ODP for prioritizing the direct care workforce through adequate reimbursement,…
Family Medical Support Assistance
June 3, 2024In 2022, ODP announced amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living and P/FDS waives that included NEW services funded through its waivers. One of those services is Family Medical Support Assistance,…
Effective May 1, CMS has approved amendments to ODP’s Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers allowing providers to request a one-time supplemental payment to cover recruitment, retention,…
ODP Releases Proposed Rate Schedule for HCBS with Increased Rates and Proposes Performance-Based Contracting for Res Hab, Supported Living, and Life Sharing
April 29, 2024ODP released announcements including their proposed fee schedules for community-based services, agency with choice and V/FEA models. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) additionally proposes to implement a 1915(b)(4) waiver…
ODP Releases Positive Approaches Journal
April 29, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services have posted its Positive Approaches Journal. The first issue of the Positive Approaches Journal was…
ODP Action Required: Update Your Provider Information
April 22, 2024ODP’s 24-035 announcement reminds providers must update their contact and service delivery information in the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS) and PROMISe before July 1, 2024, to ensure the transfer…
On September 1, 2023, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced that Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL) would be the new VF/EA, replacing the former VF/EA, PALCO. PPL began accepting new…
A new resource aims to boost the participation of people with disabilities in competitive integrated employment. Competitive integrated employment ensures that people with disabilities are paid competitive wages and work…
ODP Issues 2022-23 Annual Data Report
March 18, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released its Annual Data Report, which includes statistical information on the individuals ODP serves and the services they receive. This data provides an overview…
ODP Supports HCBS Providers: Proposes Recruitment/Retention One Time Payment, Rate Increases, and Waiver Capacity Expansion
February 26, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) proposed a waiver amendment that includes a one-time supplemental payment to support providers with recruitment and retention. Following a recent comment period, ODP is…
ODPANN 21:046 Reissue & Correction
February 26, 2024The Office of Developmental Programs posted a correction for ODPANN 21:046, Process for 180-Day and 365-Day Timely Filing Edits: Exception and Special Handling Requests. Specifically, the mailbox for submitting claims for special…
ODP Announcement 24-021: ISAC Annual Report for 2023 Is Published
February 19, 2024Members of the Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), working with the PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), developed a series of recommendations and strategies to support the achievement of…
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has partnered with the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) to administer the…
Requalification Reminders for ODP Waiver Providers
February 5, 2024As a reminder, all Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) waiver providers and vendors whose last digit of their Master Provider Index (MPI) number is 0, 1, or 2, as well…
MA Program Fee Schedule Update for Act 62 Procedure Codes
September 18, 2023Effective September 5, 2023, the list of procedure codes subject to the MA cost avoidance process under Act 62 was updated to bring procedure code descriptions in alignment with national procedure code…
New CPS Service Resource Now Available MyODP
July 31, 2023The recording of the Clarifications and Guidance for the Community Participation Support (CPS) Service in the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers webinar is now available on MyODP. Clarification and guidance on the CPS service and…
ODP Issues Home and Community-Based Settings Rule Assessments Licensing Results for FY 2021-22
July 24, 2023The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released the second annual Home and Community-Based Settings Rule Assessments report, which contains licensing inspection data for inspections conducted during Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22. Key…
On June 28, 2023, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released updated attachments to Bulletin 00-22-03: Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation. The updated attachments reflect changes in the January…
ODP Restores Maximum Number of Hours Multiple Relatives, Legal Guardians Can Provide in ID/A Waivers
June 5, 2023On May 16, 2023, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced the restoration of maximum number of hours per week of In-Home and Community Support and/or Companion services that multiple…
Office of Developmental Program (ODP) providers should be aware of an upcoming change to the EIM system related to the identification of targets. Effective May 1, 2023, when the selection…
Last week, the Office of Developmental Programs released the Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Individual Interviews Report for Interim Year 1 (FY 20-21) and Interim Year 2 (FY 21-22). The report provides…
ODP Issues Reports on Annual Data, Waiting Lists
March 13, 2023Last week, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) issued two reports:
ODP Issues Guidance on New Report Supports Requirements
February 20, 2023Last week, the Office of Developmental Programs issued additional guidance on the requirements for the new Remote Supports service definition approved in the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support, and Community Living…
ODP Publishes Everyday Lives: Values in Action 2022 Report
February 20, 2023The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)’s Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) has released its Everyday Lives: Values in Action Annual Report for 2022. This annual report includes statistical information…
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