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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 025-109 to provide clarification about the completion of the MA 51 or medical evaluation discussed in previous bulletin 00-25-02, along with a revised attachment.

Attachment:

The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that individuals are accessing healthcare at least once every three years. In practice, this will primarily affect those who are not receiving residential services, since residential licensing regulations already require annual physicals.

Please review the announcement for details.

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RCPA is excited to host a membership benefits webinar on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm, as an opportunity for members to orient themselves with all that RCPA membership includes. This is not just for new and future members. For current members, there may be benefits associated with our membership that you may not be aware of, including targeted meetings and groups that are held throughout the year.

Registration is required; please register here to attend the webinar. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Virtually meet the dedicated RCPA Policy Staff and RCPA lobbyists;
  • Discuss the 2026 Legislative and Administrative priorities;
  • Preview RCPA divisional committee and subcommittee meetings and what they offer;
  • View the RCPA member-only website;
  • Review exclusive yearly educational and networking events; and
  • Understand the value of the National Council and ANCOR memberships included with RCPA membership.

Visit the RCPA member benefits web page for more information, or contact Tieanna Lloyd for benefit details.

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On November 12, 2025, the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget was signed into law, removing travel restrictions. As a result, OLTL will resume holding hybrid LTSS Subcommittee meetings. The meetings scheduled for April 2026 – June 2026, which were changed to webinar and remote streaming only earlier this year, are now scheduled to be held as both in-person and webinar with remote streaming.

Since the travel ban has been lifted, reimbursement for Subcommittee members’ travel expenses may be submitted with an itemized receipt for review.

The Office of Long-Term Living appreciates your understanding and flexibility.

Please share this message with staff, participants, and any other interested parties.

If you have questions about the LTSS Subcommittee Meetings, please send them electronically.

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Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) will be conducting the quarterly Support Coordinator Training for OLTL. The session will be led by PPL Account Managers Tiffany Angel and Elise Mercer and will cover topics including participant enrollment, navigating BetterOnline™, Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), and supporting Common Law Employers in their responsibilities.

The first training session is scheduled for December 16, 2025, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. To register, please visit PPL’s OLTL page and scroll to the “What’s New” section. Select “Click here for Registration Links.” You may also access all registration dates directly by visiting PPL’s OLTL Training Schedule.

For assistance or additional information, please submit your questions electronically or call 855-243-8775.

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TrueNorth Wellness Services (TNWS) and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven (Steve) J. Schedler, LCSW, CAADC, CCS as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 5, 2026.

With a strong record of leadership in the mental health field, Steve brings a renewed vision for expanding and strengthening our commitment to providing compassionate, high quality behavioral health and wellness services to the communities we serve. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding access to high quality behavioral health and wellness services, values that align closely with TrueNorth’s intended mission.

We are confident that Steve’s vision and leadership will help TNWS continue to grow and serve our communities with excellence.

Steve replaces Chuck Smith, who has served as the TNWS interim CEO since April 2025.

Professional Background
Steve Schedler comes to TNWS with over 20 years’ experience in the behavioral health field. Since 2020, he has served as the Executive Director of Samaritan Center, where he oversaw clinical and administrative operations.  Prior to that, he served as Executive Director of Naaman Center, a role he led a comprehensive array of addiction treatment services.

These combined leadership experiences, along his roles as a therapist, have equipped Steve with a deep understanding of behavioral health systems, as well as a proven ability to guide diverse teams, implement strategic initiatives and support sustainable service delivery.

Education
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University, a Masters of Social Work degree from Temple University, along with several professional designations.

Personal Background
A native of Franklin County (Mont Alto), PA and a Waynesboro High School graduate, Steve currently lives in Hershey, PA with his wife Amy and two children, Levi and Maddie.

As we begin this new chapter, we are confident that Steve’s leadership and experience will guide TNWS toward continues growth impact. We welcome Steve to TNWS and look forward to the positive energy and direction he will deliver to our team.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-108, which gives information on a toolkit that is designed to assist providers with assessing and preparing for unexpected events to ensure the individuals they are supporting remain safe and continue to receive the services they need in the event of an emergency.

The Prepared People Save Lives Toolkit is available for download and use on the MyODP website.

It contains a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA), which will:

  • Identify and rank different hazards (natural disasters, technology failures, human-caused dangers);
  • Look at how vulnerable the program is and figure out what may need improvement through planning factors; and
  • Allow for continuous process improvement annually, making services resilient, and more prepared for emergencies.

Please review the communication for more details.

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