The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-085. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The Certified Investigator (CI) Program Spotlight. The CI Program Spotlight, Volume 2, Issue 3, may be found by logging into MyODP and visiting the CI Program Spotlight Newsletter web page.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Start time: 10:00 am
End time: 2:30 pm
Break: 12:00 pm – 1:10 pm
This meeting will be virtual via Zoom with on-site access at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (6340 Flank Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112). The public is invited to attend or register for this meeting using this link.
Note: The public Zoom link requires Webinar registration prior to meeting access.
CART and sign language interpreters will be available during this meeting. Those using a screen reader can connect here. Additional auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please email the State Board Resource Account.
The agenda for this meeting can be found on the State Board’s web page. Anyone who would like to make public comment prior to the meeting may submit their comments via email.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA is aware that Abbott Diabetes Care has sent all affected customers, distributors, and health care providers a letter regarding an issue with certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors providing incorrect low glucose readings. If undetected, incorrect low glucose readings over an extended period may lead to wrong treatment decisions for people living with diabetes, such as excessive carbohydrate intake or skipping or delaying insulin doses. These decisions may pose serious health risks, including potential injury or death, or other less serious complications.
As of November 14, 2025, Abbott has reported 736 serious injuries and seven deaths associated with this issue.
Affected Product
What to Do:
Patients should verify if their sensors are impacted and immediately discontinue use and dispose of the affected sensor(s).
On November 24, 2025, Abbott Diabetes Care sent all affected customers a letter recommending the following actions:
Visit the FDA’s website for additional information and instructions on how to locate the Sensor’s Serial Number.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-105. The purpose of this communication is to provide notice that the Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will increase beginning in January 2026.
The SSI federal program provides benefits to adults and children who meet the SSA’s requirements for disability, income, and resources. This income benefit is designed to help qualified individuals meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. Periodically, COLA affects the maximum monthly allotment. Effective January 2026, the SSA increased the SSI allotment by 2.8 percent to reflect an increase in the cost of living.
To account for the new COLA, room and board agreements should be reviewed to determine appropriate adjustment. The Room and Board Residency Agreement § 6100.687 (DP 1077) is found on the MyODP website.
Please see the bulletin for additional information. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Regional Office.
The PA Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) hosted a Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Forum to provide status updates and data related to the recently completed desk review for Performance-Based Contracting. All PBC submissions have been scored, and results will be emailed to SCOs shortly, with final results published on the DHS website in January 2026. The new contract cycle is effective from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Pay-for-Performance (P4P) and Portal Feedback
Notification Letters and the Critical Resolution Process
Notification letters regarding determination are now being sent, which will include a list of any performance measures the SCO did not meet.
Top Unmet Measures
The presentation included a breakdown of the top unmet measures across all SCOs, highlighting specific compliance challenges:
| Measure | Measure Description | Number of SCOs Unmet | Percent of SCOs Unmet |
| PCP.01.2 | 90% compliance with monitoring frequency by waiver type | 38 | 73% |
| QDI.01.6 | Restrictive procedure data is 86% accurate as compared to the most current BSP. | 30 | 58% |
| RN.01 | Register in PA Navigate Resource Platform as a CBO | 15 | 23% |
QDI (Quality Data Integrity) Measures: The purpose of QDI measures is to stress that SCOs are the primary source of data collection, and data integrity is essential for data-driven policies. ODP plans to drop these measures over time as performance improves.
Restrictive Procedures and Dissatisfaction Measures
The presentation slide deck can be found here. SCO Providers are encouraged to continue to submit feedback and questions to ODP via the PBC Inbox.
For questions or comments, please contact Tim Sohosky.
Message from the Office of Developmental Programs:
The Office of Developmental Programs is excited to announce the launch of a new Provider Innovation Series — an exclusive opportunity for the Provider community to showcase and be recognized for their innovations, new and ongoing, in support of the everyday lives of those we serve. We believe in the power of peer learning and support, and we look forward to showcasing your innovative practices that drive quality.
This exciting new series will premiere during the Everyday Lives conference (May 12–14, 2026), as selected Providers will have the opportunity to join ODP’s Director of Training & Communications, Rochelle Troutman, to present their innovative program, policy, or practice to their peers.
Presenters will also be celebrated for their innovation and leadership in the field with a showcase on MyODP News, a certificate of appreciation, and a digital badge, which can be added to email signatures and displayed on their website and social media.
Join Rochelle Troutman, along with ODP’s Deputy Secretary, Kristin Ahrens for an informational webinar to learn more about this opportunity on December 2 from 9:00 am – 9:30 am EST. The webinar will be recorded and made available on MyODP. Selected presenter(s) will be announced in early February and will receive support as they prepare.
Don’t miss this opportunity to demonstrate your impact! We encourage all Provider organizations, large and small, to consider what innovations they may like to share, and look forward to both learning more about — and sharing with others — your innovative work!
Proposals will be accepted from December 1 — January 5. ODP will select providers to present based on the provider’s innovative practices, and encourages providers to use ISAC Recommendations and Strategies to identify areas of innovation.
To submit an application, please complete the survey.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-05. The purpose of this bulletin is to establish the ODP policy on communication and assure all individuals have an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety. Please review the Bulletin and accompanying attachment for additional information.
In accordance with ODP’s Everyday Lives: Values in Action, individuals and their families identified several areas of importance for increasing the overall quality of their lives. One of those priorities is communication. It is ODP’s goal that every person has an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure health and safety. All forms of communication should consider and include the individual’s language preferences and use of current technology.
Comments and questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the appropriate ODP Regional Program Office.
Visit the Office of Developmental Programs website for more details.
