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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released Announcement 26-039 and its accompanying attachment, detailing the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives under Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for the 2026/27 fiscal year. These initiatives provide supplemental payments to eligible residential providers who meet or exceed specific performance benchmarks.

Providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and Supported Living services provided through the Consolidated and Community Living Waivers that are assigned to the Primary, Select, or Clinically Enhanced tiers are eligible to participate.

P4P Initiative Areas:

  • Staff Credentialing: Focuses on stabilizing the workforce by incentivizing DSP and FLS credentialing.
    • Criteria: Providers must have 25–30% of DSPs and 45–50% of FLSs credentialed by December 31, 2026.
    • Payment: 0.3% of the prior calendar year’s residential revenue, paid in May 2027.
  • Rural Capacity Expansion: Supports increasing service capacity in designated rural counties.
    • Criteria: Development and approval of a Rural Capacity Expansion Plan with Administrative Entities (AE).
    • Payment: Tiered milestone payments (Planning: $10,000; Implementation: $15,000; Stability: $25,000).
  • Transition to Independent Living: Incentivizes moving individuals from licensed Residential Habilitation (4 or fewer people) to Life Sharing or Supported Living.
    • Payment: Two payments of $15,000 (totaling $30,000 per individual) based on successful transition and six-month retention.
  • Remote Supports: Allows providers to retain savings when utilizing remote supports while billing the daily fee schedule rate.

Important Deadlines:

  • Credentialing Data Submission: February 15, 2027 – March 15, 2027.
  • Rural Capacity Milestones: Submission deadlines vary by milestone (October 2026, January 2027, and April 2027).

Providers should review the detailed criteria in the ODP announcement attachment to ensure internal tracking systems are aligned with the required reporting metrics for 2026/27.

Questions can be directed via email.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is anticipating the release of a new bulletin on the Appeal and Fair Hearing process. ODP is scheduling this webinar for individuals, families, and Supports Coordinators (SC). This webinar will explain the information that is included in the bulletin, the process of appealing a decision, and what a Fair Hearing is.

This webinar was developed for individuals and families, but we encourage SCs to attend so they understand the Appeal and Fair Hearing process. Supports Coordinators are responsible for understanding this process so they can assist their individuals and families when they have questions. There will be time throughout the webinar for individuals and families or SCs to ask questions directly to ODP staff about the topic.

Who should attend?
Individuals, Families, and Supports Coordinators

Date and Time:
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Register Here

ODP encourages professionals to share this webinar broadly with the individuals and families they support.

Please note that this session is intended specifically for individuals and families. We respectfully ask that professionals refrain from attending, as ODP’s goal is to communicate directly with and hear feedback from these audiences.

A recording of the webinar will be made available on MyODP following the event.

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RCPA is hosting our Annual Conference, Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities, at the Hershey Lodge from September 29 – October 2. This event will be a highlight for the Pennsylvania behavioral health, brain injury, children’s, early intervention, intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical rehabilitation, and physical disabilities and aging provider communities.

This year’s Sponsor, Exhibitor, and Advertiser Brochure features many opportunities to get in on the action and network with providers. Booth self-selection will also be available for exhibitors and exhibiting sponsors. In order to be considered for self-selection, a completed contract with payment must be submitted.

Exciting Sponsorship Opportunities
RCPA is privileged to have the backing of the finest organizations in the field for our conference. Through the use of sponsorship circles, RCPA is able to honor all supporting organizations.

Network and Compete in Connections Hall
Connections Hall activities take place during the two busiest days of the conference, and many networking opportunities are available throughout the event. You’ll also be able to compete and have a chance to win “Best of Show!”

Sign Up Now!
Sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who wish to be listed on the website, on the mobile app, and in the conference program must submit all materials by Tuesday, September 8. If questions remain, please contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator.

Visit Our List of Sponsors and Exhibitors!
RCPA thanks those that have committed their support to our 2026 Conference. You help make our conference an extraordinary, educational, and meaningful event for Pennsylvania’s provider communities!

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Yesterday, March 31, 2026, the Department of Human Services (DHS) held a “kickoff” webinar to discuss the Rural Health Transformation Plan (RHTP). The slides have not been released; however, RCPA will share the PowerPoint with members once they are available.

The webinar did not provide definitive next steps in terms of which category of Request for Proposal (RFP) would be released and when. RFPs will be periodically rolled out, and DHS indicated that the first RFP release would be in the next two weeks. The Department also shared the broad categories of project areas for consideration, stating that all RFP responses should closely tie back to their approved CMS plan.

DHS touched on the fact that RHTP funding and compliance will be achieved through continual cooperative agreements with CMS. Below is a broader timeline highlighting certain reporting and funding dates, as well as broader categorical areas the state is pursuing.

  • End of First Reporting Period – July 31, 2026
  • First Annual Report Due to CMS – August 31, 2026
  • Obligation of Year 1 Funding – October 30, 2026
  • Year 2 Funding – October 31, 2026
  • Quarterly Reports Due to CMS – November 29, 2026; March 1, 2027, May 30, 2027
  • Spending Deadline for Year 1 – September 30, 2027
    • By March 31, 2028, CMS will begin determining the amount of unused funds from the prior period to redistribute them to other states.

Year 1 Funding Mechanisms will include:

  • Expansion of existing programs;
  • Program payments;
  • Intergovernmental agreements; and
  • Grant agreements.

If your organization has an interest in these RFPs, RCPA will provide updates as appropriate, but we also encourage you to sign up directly for the DHS listserv info. Direct RHTP inquiries can be sent here.

If you have further questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 26-038. This announcement informs users that the MyTranscript report available on MyODP has been updated to include three distinct categories and to provide instructions for accessing the reports as well as to provide instructions on re-taking MyODP courses.

  • The first MyTranscript report is called “MyTranscript Course Completion” and will capture trainings completed after December 1, 2025.
  • The second MyTranscript report is called “MyTranscript Certificates” and captures specific trainings where a certificate was or is currently being issued.
  • The third MyTranscript report is called “MyTranscript Historical Completion” and will capture data of certificates that were issued before December 1, 2025.

Please view the announcement for more details.

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