Action Alert: Join Tomorrow’s HCBS Call-In Day! Feb 17
RCPA Finance and Reimbursement Committee Meeting Materials
Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care Shares Information regarding Advance Directives
2020 Employment First Oversight Commission and 2021 Employment First Annual Reports
On June 19, 2018, Governor Tom Wolf signed and codified the Employment First Law and established the Employment First Law for people with disabilities. Attached are the 2021 Employment First Annual Report and the 2020 Employment First Oversight Commission Report.
Additionally, the Employment First Oversight Commission Leadership beginning January 27, 2021 has been named. We are proud that RCPA member Steve Suroviec, President/CEO, Achieva, is the chair of the commission. The leadership positions are:
- Steve Suroviec, Chair
- Dale Verchick, Vice Chair
- Josie Badger, Secretary
A link to these reports is also available on the Department of Labor & Industry’s Department of Labor & Industry’s website, under the “Employment First Act Documents & Reports” heading. Additional information or alternate formats of the reports may be obtained by contacting Edward M. Butler, OLTL Employment Specialist via email or phone (717-214-3718).
Governor’s Office: New Vaccine Order Released
The Wolf Administration has released a new order effective today to increase the administration of vaccine dosages received; ensure ease of scheduling appointments; reinforce specific reporting by vaccine providers; and ensure accountability in providers’ adherence to vaccine priorities. Key messaging around the order and specifics can be found in the order. A frequently asked questions document can be accessed here.
OVR Rate Increase for Supported Employment Services
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Executive Director, Shannon Austin provided guidance to community providers of Supported Employment Services about a rate increase for the provision of services during a period of state mandated mitigation strategies for slowing the spread of COVID-19 in a memo dated February 9, 2021.
For new Supported Employment purchase orders created on or after February 22, 2021, regional rates will be changed to statewide rates, and Job Retention Services will increase. Purchase orders created prior to February 22, 2021, will not be cancelled and re-authorized under the new rate.
The Supported Employment Support Plan, Employment Service Premium. Longevity Premium, Job Mentoring Services and all four phases of Discovery will remain unchanged.
PA Care Partnership Teams with Lakeside Global Institute Trauma Informed Training Opportunities
Wolf Administration Updates on Progress of Vaccinations
Join the National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine: February 22–24, 2021
The National Forum on COVID-19 vaccine is a virtual event that will unite representatives from across the US government with tribal, state, local, and territorial leaders and representatives from public health, health-care systems, national and community-based non-governmental organizations, and education, private industry, union, and faith-based organizations. All have a role in supporting COVID-19 vaccination.
The forum aims to promote the most effective strategies to build trust and confidence in COVID-19 vaccines, use data to optimize vaccine implementation, and provide participants with practical information for increasing vaccine access in communities nationwide, especially for persons at increased risk of contracting the COVID-19 disease and those who may face barriers to vaccination. Please register here.
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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation Webinar – Credit: What It Is and Why It Matters
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