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Mental Health of PA’s Elderly Needs to Be Prioritized. New Bill Seeks to Do So. | Opinion
For Families With Limited English Proficiency, IEP Meetings Often Lost In Translation
Feedback Sought on PA Behavioral Health Council Initiatives
Established by Executive Order 2023-20, the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Council plans to address mental health and substance use challenges statewide. The Administration and Council are currently seeking stakeholder input through a survey, which is open until December 14, 2023. Please complete the survey, and feel free to share the link.
ODP Releases Provider Qualification Process
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-101: Provider Qualification Process. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires a statewide process to ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. The Provider Qualification Process described in ODPANN 23-101 outlines the steps the Assigned AE and provider must follow to meet these requirements and the steps SCs must take to transition individuals if needed. Please review the announcement for information and details.
Reminder for Marriage/Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors to Enroll in Medicare
December MLTSS Subcommittee Meeting Documents and January 2024 Registration Details
The meeting documents from the December 6, 2023, Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting are available below. documents include the agenda, transcript, and PowerPoint presentations.
- Agenda
- CHC-MCO DEI Initiatives PowerPoint
- CHC-MCO PAS Reductions PowerPoint
- CHC-MCO Women’s Health Initiative PowerPoint
- Meeting Transcript
- MLTSS November Updates
- OLTL Updates PowerPoint
The next MLTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2024, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the PA Department of Education’s Honors Suite at 333 Market St. in Harrisburg, PA. The option to participate via webinar is also an option. Register here to participate in the meeting via webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you plan to participate via phone, the dial-in number is: 1-(631) 992-3221; Access code: 809-647-074#.
Documents From Dec. 7, 2023, IDD Committee Meeting Now Available
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