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Tim Sohosky

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In the last few months, have you thought about leaving the disabilities field?
(You are not alone.)

It’s hard to know what to change when you are feeling overwhelmed and stuck.

This field has turned into a pressure cooker. There’s…

  • Pressure to ensure individuals are safe.
  • Pressure to juggle staffing coverage when you’re short.
  • Pressure from having to add one more thing to do with every phone call, text message, and email.
  • Pressure with this week’s unexpected emergencies.
  • Pressure from constantly fighting fires.

How do you keep going when you are exhausted and wondering why you still do this?

If all of this feels far too familiar, this workshop is for you.

This workshop from DSP Magnet is free and will help you…

  • Feel less alone.
  • Reignite that spark and passion for this work.
  • Bring some fun back to work.

Apply for a FREE spot in this workshop here!

Applications are due Wednesday, September 24, 2025, by 8:00 pm EST. Completing the application does NOT guarantee a spot in the workshop.

Workshop Details:
Wednesday, October 1
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
Presented by Scott de Fasselle of DSP Magnet
Will be hosted on Zoom (link to be provided upon acceptance)

You can contact Scott via email if you have any questions.

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Representative Joe Hohenstein is hosting a disability summit on Thursday, September 25 at the Temple University Student Center, located at 1755 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Please consider adding your voice to the discussion about how we can create greater equality and opportunity for our friends and family in the disability community. Registration for this event is now open.

If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Hohenstein’s office at (215) 744-2600.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced a delay in the implementation of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) measure RD.01.1, which restricts residential placement options for individuals with higher needs. As originally written, RD.01.1 stated that beginning January 1, 2026, primary tier providers would not be permitted to accept new referrals for individuals assessed at Needs Group 5 (NG5) or higher. This requirement has now been delayed by two years.

  • Effective January 1, 2028, primary tier providers may not accept new referrals for individuals in NG5 or higher.
  • This restriction does not apply to:
    • Individuals already receiving residential services prior to January 1, 2028; or
    • Individuals whose needs assessment results in an increase to NG5 or greater after services have begun.

Until December 31, 2027, it remains permissible for Administrative Entities (AE) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) to refer individuals in NG5 to a primary provider. However, AEs and SCOs may choose to limit these referrals to Select and Clinically Enhanced providers.

Contact:

Questions regarding this announcement should be directed to ODP electronically.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released information related to the FY 2024/2025 ICF Cost Report. The release includes the updated current version of the ID-46 form, along with documentation outlining the changes to be used when reporting FY 2024/2025 costs.

As previously announced by ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens, the use of the HCBS fee schedule as a market rate limit for related-party Day Habilitation services has been eliminated for FY 2024/2025. The remaining cost report changes reflect improvements based on prior years’ experience.

ICF providers may now begin completing cost reports for each ICF site. Questions should be directed to Pam Gilbert, Fiscal Manager, ICF/ID Unit.

ODP has indicated that a follow-up email will be sent with more detailed instructions and submission requirements. Providers are reminded that all cost report submissions must be received no later than September 30, 2025.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released its Q4 update on the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy (MYPGS). This report is a temporary format while a permanent data dashboard is being developed that will be more accessible to all stakeholders. ODP anticipates the new dashboard will be ready for public release in the next few weeks.

ODP has made great progress on tackling the adult emergency waiting list over the past year, seeing a 28% reduction since the Governor’s announcement in 2024!

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As no updates were provided during the recent IM4Q Annual Statewide Training, the following information is shared to provide visibility into what ODP and the technical advisors currently know regarding the start of the new IM4Q cycle.

  • Contacts
    As previously announced, Lee Stephens will be on leave from 8/15 to 9/2. In addition, Ron Melusky is also currently on leave. Toward the end of August, there will be several days when Mary Kay Cunningham and Guy Caruso will be unavailable as well. If any questions or concerns arise during this time, please contact your respective ODP Regional IM4Q Leads.
  • Survey Instruments and Annual Materials
    The 2025–2026 survey materials will be issued following this announcement via a separate email. The additional annual materials will be issued in early September.
  • Tentative 2025–2026 IM4Q Allocations Spreadsheet
    As the Commonwealth does not yet have a signed state budget at this time, ODP cannot yet provide the tentative allocations spreadsheet at this time. Once a budget is in place, ODP will share the information as quickly as possible. However, it is hoped that things will basically remain as last year with only slight modifications for most AEs.
  • 2025–2026 Sampling
    The ODP Data Analytics Unit has begun working on the 2025–2026 AE samples. The extended delay has been brought on by circumstances outside ODP’s influence, and ODP Central Office sincerely regrets this disruption to the process that has been achieved for the last several years. Distribution of the samples will not occur until mid- to late September.
  • HCSIS and ODESA Openings
    The finalization of the samples will determine when HCSIS and ODESA will open for the new cycle. HCSIS could open in early October, but ODESA will most likely not be available until at least mid-November.
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