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Registration is closed for this webinar.

On Monday, May 11, 2026, RCPA will be hosting a virtual H.R. 1 Medicaid Summit for all members, non-members, and stakeholders from 9:00 am – 10:00 am. This virtual summit will explore the role of providers, advocates, and stakeholders in the process of ensuring access and care for vulnerable Pennsylvanias. Panelists will include:

  • Hoa Pham, Deputy Secretary, Office of Income Maintenance, Department of Human Services;
  • Peter Delia, JD, Federal Policy & Advocacy Strategist, National Council for Mental Wellbeing;
  • Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO, Community Care Behavioral Health;
  • Leesa Allen, CEO and Medicaid Consultant, Leesa Allen Consulting LLC; and
  • Dr. Richard S. Edley, President and CEO, RCPA.

As part of the event, we will have a Q&A segment. If you have any questions you would like to ask during the Q&A segment, or if you have any general questions regarding the virtual summit, please forward them to RCPA Behavioral Health Policy Associate Emma Sharp.

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Source: Becker’s Hospital Review
By: Alan Condon and Andrew Cass

CMS is requiring all 50 states to audit Medicaid providers and submit detailed plans to the agency by May 23, with hospital leaders eager to understand both the scope and the limits of what’s being asked.

CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, sent a letter April 23 to all state Medicaid directors directing them to develop and submit a comprehensive two-year provider revalidation strategy [read full article].

View JDSUPRA’s article on the same topic here.

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UPDATE: This webinar has been cancelled by ODP
The Family Medical Support Assistance (FMSA) Webinar for Professionals on May 21 has also been cancelled

In 2022, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) created the new waiver service Family Medical Support Assistance (FMSA). ODP is scheduling webinars to explain what this service entails, how it works, and who it applies to. ODP is encouraging individuals and families to attend this webinar to learn about this waiver service; there will be time during the webinar for questions to be asked directly to ODP.

Who should attend?
Individuals and Families

Date and Time:
Friday, May 29, 2026
10:00 am – 11:30 am

Please note that this session is intended specifically for individuals and families. ODP is offering a seperate session for professionals.

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Title: PA ABLE Savings Program Webinar
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 / 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Register Here

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), is offering a webinar on the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Program. A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (eligible individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage eligible individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE, and how a PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits. Information on the recent age eligibility expansion will be discussed.

OLTL service coordinators, direct service providers, Community HealthChoices managed care organization staff, and any individuals who work in employment supports are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar, as it will help them understand the PA ABLE Program and how it can benefit the OLTL participants they serve.

Please register for the PA ABLE Savings Program webinar, presented by Diana Fishlock, Outreach Specialist for PA ABLE with the Pennsylvania Department of Treasury. This webinar is scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. You can register using this registration link.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

  • If you require accommodations to participate in this webinar, please contact us via email.
  • If you have questions regarding this email, please contact Randy Loss, OLTL.

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ODP Announcement ODPANN 26‑050 provides technical guidance for stakeholders involved in the FY 2026/27 Individual Support Plan (ISP) renewal process.

The following topical areas are addressed in this communication:

  1. Guidance for Updating FY 2026/27 Renewal Plans;
  2. FY 2026/27 Waiver Rate Load;
  3. Supports Coordination Billing Changes;
  4. Variance Process for Established Service Requirements;
  5. NG5 and Residential Rate Exception NEA process;
  6. Data Clean Up Efforts;
  7. When to Create FY 2026/27 ISPs;
  8. Reserve to Encumbrance (R2E); and
  9. Resources.

Please see the bulletin for more instructions and information. For information related to special considerations or for other questions about the ISP renewal process, please contact your respective ODP Regional Program Office.

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On May 4, 2026, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court granted an application to publish its previously unpublished opinion in Dunkelberger v. Department of Human Services (DHS). The underlying decision is significant, as the Court invalidated the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) “40/60 rule” as applied to family caregivers.

With the Court’s decision now published, it is formally recognized as precedential authority. As such, it is binding on lower courts until it is overruled or limited by a higher court or subsequent decision.

The publication of this decision elevates its legal significance beyond the parties involved in Dunkelberger. Because the ruling now carries precedential weight, DHS and its program offices must account for the Court’s analysis when developing, enforcing, or revising policies that impact providers and caregivers. This includes heightened scrutiny of administrative rules that may not be clearly supported by statute or adopted through proper regulatory procedures. Over time, this decision may serve as a reference point in future legal challenges and could shape how DHS approaches policy development, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with administrative law requirements.

RCPA will continue to monitor developments arising from this decision and will remain engaged with DHS, its subsidiary offices, and our association partners to promote consistent, transparent, and legally sound rulemaking practices. For questions regarding this update, please contact Tim Sohosky.

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