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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared a reminder of the importance of supporting individuals in maintaining their eligibility for Medicaid and in verifying an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid prior to delivering services.

Each month, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) generates an “MA Reapplications Due Soon” report for each Administrative Entity (AE) and Supports Coordination Organization (SCO). The report is uploaded to the internet version of DocuShare and can be found using the following path:

AEs: ODP –> Division of Program Analysis –> Select Region Folder –> Select County/Joinder Folder –> County Dashboards

Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) SCOs: ODP –> Division of Program Analysis –> ID/A Supports Coordination Organization –> Select Region Folder –> Select the ID/A SCO

Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) SCOs: ODP’s Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations (BSASP) sends each SCO a monthly report of impacted individuals they serve for follow-up. Please note that AAW SCOs who are serving individuals whose MA is not coming due within the next four months will not receive a monthly report.

Please view ODPANN 25-097 for additional details and information.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA is aware that Philips has issued a letter to affected customers recommending all Trilogy ventilators be corrected prior to continued use. This includes Trilogy EVO, Trilogy EV300, Trilogy Evo O2, and Trilogy Evo Universal devices.

Philips has identified three issues affecting Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators:

  • Using non-pneumatic nebulizers with Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators may result in a discrepancy between the set tidal volume and the tidal volume received by the patient.
  • Aerosol buildup on the internal flow sensor may interfere with the sensor’s ability to accurately measure airflow, leading to incorrect flow calculations and potentially impacting the therapy delivered to the patient.
  • In some situations, the Obstruction Alarm does not trigger within the timeframe dictated by the relevant standards – two breath cycles, or five seconds. In certain ventilation modes, with or without backup rates, the alarm could be delayed by up to four breaths.

This recall involves correcting devices and does not involve removing them from where they are used or sold. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause serious injury or death if you continue to use it without correction. View the full list of affected products here.

What to Do:

Update all Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators with software version 1.05.15.00. Stop all use of non-pneumatic nebulizers with all Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators. Review the latest User Manual Addendum.

On March 2, Philips sent all affected customers a letter recommending the following actions:

  • Update all Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators with software version 1.05.15.00. The software is available as free download through the My Philips for Professionals (MyP4P) and InCenter websites.
  • Review the latest version of the User Manual Addendum. Ensure a copy of all product literature, including the User Manual Addendum, is included with every Trilogy Evo Platform ventilator in your fleet.
  • Stop all use of non-pneumatic nebulizers, including vibrating mesh nebulizers, with all Trilogy Evo Platform ventilators.
  • Communicate this notice to anyone in your organization who interacts with a Trilogy Evo Platform ventilator, including clinicians, therapists, nurses, caregivers, and patients. Ensure they are aware of the changes regarding the use of nebulizers with these ventilators and that non-pneumatic nebulizers are not to be used.
  • If a Trilogy Evo Platform ventilator previously in your possession has been transferred, ensure this information is communicated to them, including the User Manual Addendum.

Visit the FDA’s website for additional information and next steps.

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Please share these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register here for upcoming events.

Good Life Group, Support Groups

LifeCourse Workshops

Waiver Workshops

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 26-042. This communication announces updated SPeCTRUM training is now available on MyODP for Consolidated and Community Living Waiver Providers. This announcement obsoletes ODPANN 19-072, 19-121, and 20-032.

The updated SPeCTRUM training consists of multiple self-paced modules and has enhanced webinar capabilities, updated content, and has been streamlined while continuing to provide foundational information necessary to support adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Users must complete all the modules for the training to be considered complete. To satisfy the basic autism training requirement for Residential Performance-Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE for all Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Frontline Supervisors (FLS), and program managers must complete SPeCTRUM: Office of Developmental Programs Online Autism Competency Training. This training also fulfills §6100.143 ongoing training requirements. Users will be required to view all 8 modules and receive a 100% on related quiz questions for the training to populate on the MyTranscript Report.

Effective July 1, 2026, previously accepted Relias trainings will no longer be accepted as alternatives for meeting the requirements associated with Residential Performance-Based Contracting measures CN-DD/Bx.01.1S and CN-DD/Bx.01.1CE.

SPeCTRUM training is available on MyODP’s website.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared the release of the Multi-Year Program Growth Dashboard on MyODP. This dashboard presents key metrics aligned with the Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Developmental Programs Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy. This strategy is focused on expanding access to home and community-based services (HCBS), increasing system capacity, and making measurable progress toward eliminating the emergency waiting list for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism.

The dashboard will be updated on a quarterly basis and reflects changes in waitlist status, service access, and enrollment trends over time. It is designed to support ongoing monitoring of progress, inform strategic decision-making, and ensure accountability in advancing ODP’s long-term system transformation and service expansion goals.

Stakeholders are encouraged to review the dashboard regularly to stay informed on progress and key developments.

Access the dashboard here.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is reissuing the 2025 Employment First Report. The purpose of the reissue is to update data contained in Appendix A and B.

ODP believes that all people with an intellectual disability and/or autism must be encouraged to pursue their vision for an everyday life, which may include working in competitive integrated employment. Competitive integrated employment offers a person an opportunity to achieve economic independence, build self-confidence, enhance self-determination, and meet new people while building new skills. The Everyday Lives: Values in Action publication, developed by the ODP Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC), which includes self-advocates, reads, “Employment is a centerpiece of adulthood and must be available for every person. The benefits of employment for people with disabilities are significant and are the same as for people without disabilities.” This report serves as an update to all stakeholders on the progress that has been made to support individuals served by ODP on finding and maintaining competitive integrated employment.

Access the 2025 Employment First report. This document can also be found by visiting the MyODP Employment Home page.

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