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Instructions and Checklist for FY 2021/22 Cost Report ID-46 for ICF/IDD Providers
Updates from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) providers:
Please find the Instructions for the ID-46 Cost Report forms, which were emailed previously. Also available is a checklist for completion prior to submission. A few items to note:
INSTRUCTIONS
- PDF file contains a Table of Contents on page 2.
- Document is organized into these major categories:
- General Instructions/Regulations — Pages 3–4
- Timing/Requirements for Submission — Pages 4–5
- Overall Instructions for ID-46 Excel File — Pages 5–7
- Detailed Instructions for Each Schedule — Pages 8–46
- Submission Procedures — Pages 47–48
- Post Submission Procedures — Pages 49–50
- Appendices — Pages 51–73
- Within Adobe Acrobat, if you click on the Bookmark symbol in the left margin, all headings throughout the document will appear in a list that is ‘clickable’ so you can jump directly to points of interest and minimize scrolling. An alternate method to display Bookmarks: View > Show/Hide > Navigation Panes > Bookmarks.
CHECKLIST
- May be completed by clicking on Blue fields within Adobe Acrobat.
- Items required to be submitted with cost report, along with requested syntax for file names, are listed on pages 4 & 5.
All cost reports and supporting documentation must be submitted via email for FY 2021/22 by 9/30/2022 with:
Subject line: ‘Cost Report Submission – provider name’
To: ODP
If you encounter any problems or have any questions, please contact Pamela Gilbert or Steve Evitts.
Pamela S. Gilbert | Fiscal Manager
PA Department of Human Services | Office of Developmental Programs
Bureau of Financial Management and Program Support
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Clarification of Deaf Services Requirements
ODP Announcement 22-097 serves to clarify Supports Coordinator and Provider responsibilities when supporting d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals.
There is some confusion regarding deaf services within the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Some individuals are a member of the Harry M class, and there are specific requirements that continue to apply to them even though the settlement has now ended. ODP’s commitment to effectively supporting d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind individuals continues.
This announcement clarifies who is included in the Harry M class and who is not a part of the class but is eligible for services. It also clarifies the additional ongoing requirements for members of the class.
Please direct any questions about this announcement to the ODP Deaf Services inbox or to the appropriate ODP Regional Office.
September Self Advocate Spotlight Series — Sept. 15
Thursday, September 15, 2022
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
REGISTER
The Pennsylvania Disabilities Council (PADDC) will be hosting the Self Advocate Spotlight Series, which highlights how self-advocates are demonstrating their own leadership skills while also using their voices to mentor others.
Featured for September:
Mark Steidl
Mark (and support staff, Lilly Abreu) is the founder of Self Advocacy Voices, a self-advocate led organization in Western PA.
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Values Into Action: Virtual “Finally Home” Housing Symposium September 7
Join us for a day of presentations and discussions about what Finally Home could mean for you, your loved ones, or those you support.
We will:
- Be energized by opening speaker Erica McFadden, Director of Independent Living at the Administration for Community Living;
- Hear the experiences of people on their Finally Home journey;
- Learn how you can get involved from David Gates;
- Discuss the role of technology in our Everyday Lives; and
- Be inspired by Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Developmental Programs, as we close our day.
Registration is required. You can register for the event here. For questions or accessibility accommodation requests, please contact Maryann via email or (610) 565-5177.
Release of Training on Residential ISP Staffing: It’s About the Person, Not the Numbers
ODP Announcement 22-094 announces the release of the Residential Individual Support Plan (ISP) Staffing three-part webcast training located on MyODP.
The Residential ISP Staffing trainings described in ODP Announcement 22-017, which were provided virtually or in-person, have been completed. To ensure ongoing training is available for new staff or for current staff who may benefit from a review of the content, a three-part training webcast is now available.
The training covers the same content as the prior virtual or in-person sessions. The training includes opportunities for participants to apply the concepts through examples and can be taken at a pace appropriate to the needs of the participant and their agency.
Participants who complete all requirements will receive 4 hours of training credit. Certificates for past trainings on MyODP are still available in the course where you completed the requirements.
Any questions, please reach out to your regional office.
Open for Public Comment: PA’s Statewide Transition Plan for HCBS
ODP Announcement 22-092 announces that the Department of Human Services (Department) is accepting comments on Pennsylvania’s Final Statewide Transition Plan (STP) for Home and Community-Based Services, which can be accessed here. Comments received by 11:59 pm on September 22, 2022, will be reviewed and considered for revisions to Pennsylvania’s Final STP that will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
A webinar specific to STP Information for the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be held on September 8, 2022, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please register for the webinar.
Stakeholders may provide public comment through one of the following methods:
- Electronic comments submitted via email. Stakeholders are asked to use the subject header “PA Final STP” when submitting comments.
- Written comments submitted via mail: Department of Human Services, Office of the Secretary, P. O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675.
- Verbal and written comments during public comment webinars.
Place Your Orders for the 2022 DSP Recognition Week
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 11–17, and we have everything you need to plan your celebrations of the dedicated professionals who make up the backbone of disability supports and services!
Place your order by 11:59 pm PDT Wednesday, August 17 to avoid incurring extra shipping costs to receive your items prior to DSP Recognition Week. Orders will be accepted after August 17, but may incur additional shipping fees or may not arrive before the start of DSP Recognition Week on September 11.
We’ve updated the 2022 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Store with several new selections, along with some of the most popular items from previous years. The items you see are just a sampling of the many options to choose from, so check out the store today!
BONUS: Once you’ve placed your order from the 2022 DSP Recognition Week Store, peruse the 2022 DSP Recognition Week Toolkit for celebration ideas and sample social media posts.
DSP Recognition Week is one of our favorite times of year, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you and see all of your celebrations! Thank you, DSPs!
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