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PBC Residential Provider Directory Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-056, which states that the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Residential Provider Directory is now available. PBC applies to the Consolidated Waiver and the Community Living Waiver. Individuals and families can use this directory for additional information when making a choice of providers.
Providers are placed in one of the following tiers based on their performance in the areas described below:
- Primary: For providers that meet current standards and a few additional measures.
- Select: For providers that deliver at least two of the three residential services in the Performance-Based Contracting model and meet the additional measures.
- Clinically Enhanced: For providers that offer clinically enhanced medical or behavioral supports and meet the enhanced measures.
The website also indicates if a provider is in conditional status due to a licensing enforcement action.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the ODP PBC inbox.
Applications Due July 10 for HRSA Loan Repayment Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program offers up to $250,000 in student loan repayment for eligible professionals who commit to six years of full-time work providing direct SUD treatment or recovery support at an approved facility. The program is open to a range of providers, including medical, behavioral health, and peer support professionals.
Applications are due July 10, 2025. Learn more and apply.
MHSN Coalition Issues Bulletin on Workforce Demands, Sustainability
The Mental Health Safety Net Coalition is a group of stakeholders participating in a joint advocacy effort to protect and preserve our mental health service delivery system. The Coalition’s second advocacy bulletin, which was sent to the General Assembly, discusses the behavioral health workforce shortage and the challenges that they face. The full letter can be read here.
RCPA invites all members, non-members, and systems-wide behavioral health stakeholders to participate in the Mental Health Safety Net Coalition meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025, from 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm. This meeting will serve to update the group on strategy, activities, and engagement opportunities.
Please contact RCPA Policy Analyst Emma Sharp with any questions or if you would like to join the Coalition.
ODP Shares List of Resource Accounts
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-055. This communication provides ODP stakeholders with information to access various emails (resource accounts) that can help address many common questions or issues that arise through the use of ODP services. These resource accounts have been created to better assist stakeholders in contacting specific ODP departments to gain information and support.
ANCOR – Provider Input Requested From Senate HELP Committee
ODP Shares Guidance on Annual Review Update Process
Message to Supports Coordinators:
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the following information as part of the Annual Review Update process. It is essential to ensure each individual’s demographic information is accurate and current. Please take a few extra moments during your review to verify that all details are up-to-date and correctly documented.
HCSIS Navigation
- Consumer Demographics: Individual > Demographics > Demo
- Consumer Addresses: Individual > Demographics > Address
- Contacts: Individual > Demographics > Contacts
Completion Guidelines
Please confirm that the following details are correct to the best of your knowledge:
Consumer Demographics
- Living Situation
- County of Residence
- Educational and Vocational Status
- Ensure this is consistent with the information listed under Education/Vocational and Employment/Volunteer sections within Functional Information.
- Telephone Number (if applicable)
Consumer Addresses
- Residential Address
- Mailing Address (if applicable)
- Email Address (if applicable)
Consumer Contacts
- Contact Name
- Relationship to Individual
- Mailing Address (if applicable)
- Phone Numbers (if applicable)
- Email Address (if applicable)
- Preferred Contact Method
- Notes
Accurate information not only supports effective service planning and coordination — it also plays a key role in ensuring a smooth transition as we prepare for Enterprise Case Management (ECM) implementation. Thank you for your attention to detail and your continued commitment to delivering high-quality supports.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your ODP Regional Office.
DDAP, OMHSAS To Host Webinar to Discuss New Process for Inspecting Dually-Licensed Providers
BHSL Updates Documentation of Medical Evaluation Forms
The Bureau of Human Services Licensing (BHSL) has made an additional update to the Documentation of Medical Evaluation (DME) forms. In Section 10, “Body Positioning / Movement – Level of Assistance for Ambulation or Transfers,” an option for “none” has been added.
Providers are advised to dispose of any previous versions of the updated forms. The most current versions are located below and will replace the forms on the BHSL website. You can differentiate the forms by looking at Section 10 or by referencing the date at the bottom right corner of each page, which will now be 7/25.
The PCH form is the HS 2136, and the ALR form is the HS 2148. Reminder: These forms must be utilized for all medical evaluations, effective July 1, 2025. The forms may also be used immediately.
Details of the forms were discussed during the June 12 webinar. A recording of the webinar will be posted on the BHSL website.
Additional questions regarding this should sent electronically.
Request for Your Support for the RCPA PAC
The Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association Political Action Committee (RCPA PAC) is asking members to consider making a personal contribution to the PAC. With these donations, we have been successful in supporting legislative leadership who understand the severe challenges facing many of our providers. These representatives are willing to stand up for our issues as we fight to move Pennsylvania forward.
We urge you to view our 2025 Legislative & Administrative Priorities to see how RCPA is working, and will continue to work, for you. We are able to achieve these goals thanks to our members’ dedication and contributions.
Make an online contribution and advocate for yourself today. While the request is voluntary, we encourage you to make a contribution of $100, $250, $350, $500, or more to the RCPA PAC. If you are interested, you can also consider making a recurring monthly donation.
If you have any questions regarding the RCPA PAC or making a donation, please contact Jack Phillips, Director, Government Affairs.
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