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Residential PBC Performance Standards for Contract Year 2026/27 Released
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-086. This communication is to announce the availability of performance standards for providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and/or Supported Living services in the Consolidated and/or Community Living Waivers (residential services) for contract year 2026/27.
Attachments with the communication:
- Residential Performance Standards and Process Details for Contract Year 2026/27
- Attachment 2 of Bulletin 00-24-01: Residential Performance Standards
Please view the announcement and additional documents for details.
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Reminder: SCO Virtual Office Hours
Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs) are available to speak with the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) leadership about Performance-Based Contracting (PBC). Questions and concerns related to the summit materials and rollout will be addressed. Click on each session to register.
VOH Session One
Thursday, September 18
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
VOH Session Two
Wednesday, October 1
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
VOH Session Three
Wednesday, October 8
11:00 am – 12:30 PM
VOH Session Four
Thursday, October 16
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Quarterly Provider Forum – SCO
This forum is offered to support provider preparedness. Topics of discussion include the following:
- Most Commonly Unmet Measures;
- Technical Assistance; and
- Provider Performance Review Data.
Audience:
Supports Coordination Organization (SCO)
Date:
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Change Announced for October 1, 2025 LTSS Subcommittee Meeting
Due to budget constraints, the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has announced a change to the upcoming Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting. The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting on Wednesday, October 1, will be held as a webinar with remote streaming only, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To register for the webinar, please use this webinar registration link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Registration Open for Medication Administration Virtual Office Hours Sept. 18
Registration for the September Virtual Office Hours (VOH) sessions are now available for trainers, primary contacts, and/or agency administrators. If interested in joining, please use the registration link available on your Med Admin Trainer Dashboard. Registration is only available for trainers, primary contacts, and/or agency administrators. VOH for the September 18, 2025 sessions are listed below.
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Service Coordinators Needed: Apply for OLTL Advisory and Grievance Committee
The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Advisory and Grievance Committee is currently accepting applications, and they need representation from Service Coordinators (SCs). While OLTL has received applications from other stakeholder groups, no applications have been submitted by SCs, who have a perspective essential to the committee.
The committee will meet virtually every quarter to:
- Discuss self-direction and Public Partnerships (PPL) services under the OBRA waiver and Act 150 program;
- Evaluate program grievances; and
- Share and review feedback from participants, common law employers, and direct care workers.
Committee membership is designed to reflect a diverse group of Pennsylvanians. Having SCs on the committee is critical to ensuring well-rounded discussion and decision-making. Applications are due by September 19, 2025. If you applied before July 20, 2025, please submit a new application, as previous applications were not received due to a technical issue.
If you have questions or need assistance completing the form, please contact PPL at 877-908-1750. Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your expertise and ensure that SCs’ voices are represented.
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