Provider Revalidation Webinar
RCPA, in cooperation with the Department of Human Services, has presented a webinar on provider revalidation to assist providers with this process. Providers that enrolled on or before March 25, 2011 must be revalidated by March 24, 2016.
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has released her “Plan to Support Children, Youth, and Adults Living with Autism and Their Families.” This autism initiative would include screening, diagnosis, treatment, services, support for families and caregivers, and an increase in research funding.
The plan was released on January 5, with a conference call featuring state Senator Bob Casey, who is a member of the Congressional Autism Caucus. He emphasized the daily challenges for individuals with autism and their families:
ODP Updates
WIOA State Plan
The state’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan for July 2016 through June 2020 draft is now available for public comment. Comments will be accepted until Monday, February 1, 2016.
The Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) is conducting a preliminary survey to help inform the design of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are transitioning out of high school, including those who may have had justice intersections or psychiatric hospitalizations. This survey is designed to be completed by professionals with or without experience supporting individuals with ASD ages 18-25. BAS is asking for feedback on both surveys by Friday, January 1.
BAS has developed two versions of this survey; one for individuals and families, and another to be completed by professionals. The professionals survey can be completed here. Any questions about these surveys can be directed to the Bureau of Autism Services via email.
ODP Update
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information:
Time is running out; the deadline for revalidating is Thursday, March 24, 2016. Numerous RCPA members have already gone through this process, but it appears that large numbers of providers have not yet done so. A special provider revalidation webinar will be held by RCPA on Wednesday, January 6 at 10:00 am. Jamie Buchenauer, from the Department of Human Services, will be presenting the webcast.
ODP Update
Announcement #112-15: ODP Cost Report Information for Waiver Transportation Providers; Year 8 cost report materials are now on the ODP Consulting website and must be submitted by February 19, 2016.
ODP Updates
The Office of Developmental Programs has released the following information available online:
This article from Capitolwire is a good and extensive overview of what is going on with the budget here in Harrisburg. Health and Human service budget line items are still fluid until the House and Senate negotiate a final budget deal. RCPA will provide updates on any budget deal, and RCPA encourages members to continue to contact the governor and state legislators to inform them why it’s necessary for them to pass a state budget sooner rather than later. Questions, contact Jack Phillips.
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