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The Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) Advisory and Grievance Committee is currently accepting applications, and they need representation from Service Coordinators (SCs). While OLTL has received applications from other stakeholder groups, no applications have been submitted by SCs, who have a perspective essential to the committee.

The committee will meet virtually every quarter to:

  • Discuss self-direction and Public Partnerships (PPL) services under the OBRA waiver and Act 150 program;
  • Evaluate program grievances; and
  • Share and review feedback from participants, common law employers, and direct care workers.

Committee membership is designed to reflect a diverse group of Pennsylvanians. Having SCs on the committee is critical to ensuring well-rounded discussion and decision-making. Applications are due by September 19, 2025. If you applied before July 20, 2025, please submit a new application, as previous applications were not received due to a technical issue.

Use this link to apply!

If you have questions or need assistance completing the form, please contact PPL at 877-908-1750. Thank you for considering this opportunity to share your expertise and ensure that SCs’ voices are represented.

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The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Subcommittee meeting was recently held on September 3, 2025. During the meeting, a number of presentations were given. In addition to the presentations, the agenda and a document that provided follow-up items from the August 6, 2025, LTSS Subcommittee meeting were provided.

Members should take time to review the PowerPoint presentation from the meeting below:

The next LTSS Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The meeting will be held from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Forest Room at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, which is located at 400 North Street in Harrisburg, PA.

The option to participate virtually is also available. If attending virtually, please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The option to call in is also available by dialing 562-247-8321; Access code: 930-608-721#.

Remote captioning and streaming services will be provided: Remote Captioning and Streaming Link.

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REMINDER — PLEASE DISREGARD IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THIS SURVEY

Pennsylvania’s General Assembly has not yet passed the budget for FY 2025/26, and we are already two months into this fiscal cycle. This delay is creating another crisis while communities grapple with the longer-term implications of the recently passed HR 1 Tax Reconciliation Bill at the federal level. We want to hear from you via this 2025 Budget Impasse Survey so that we can raise a collective nonprofit clamor about the impact this delay has on real people in every neighborhood and community in the Commonwealth.

We know — our organizations are over-surveyed during times of urgency!

So, to eliminate duplicative work, various associations and networks, including RCPA, have come together to collect data regarding both the current and projected impact on both for-profit and nonprofit financials, staffing, and ultimately those served. We will share information with everyone involved so that the survey results can be analyzed and disseminated to the media and legislative contacts most efficiently. Below are the organizations that are coming together to collect this data in order to show you the importance of this information.

For more details about the length of the survey and those best suited to complete it, please see this PDF version so you can prepare. The initial survey deadline is 11:59 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025. For questions about the survey, please email Anne Gingerich, Executive Director, PANO.

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The PA Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) issued a new Bulletin that applies to personal assistance and community habilitation services under the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). The key changes from earlier guidance include:

  • Providers 85% Compliance Requirement Effective January 1, 2025: Providers must ensure at least 85% of EVV records are verified without manual edits.
  • Starting January 2026, DHS will issue alerts to fee-for-service providers whose manual edits exceed 15% in the prior quarter. Managed care organizations (MCO) will also receive lists of noncompliant providers for follow-up.
  • Providers failing to meet the 85% thresholds for two consecutive quarters will be required to submit corrective action plans. Continued noncompliance may lead to sanctions, potentially including loss of license.
  • FMS and Participant-Directed Models are also responsible for EVV compliance. Persistent noncompliance can result in termination from participant-directed service models.
  • Additional Resources: DHS EVV Guidance and Handbook now available.
  • Compliance Reports are available on the Sandata platform. The reports allow providers to identify the non-compliant visit dates, participants, and caregivers to initiate internal corrective action.

If you have any questions, contact Fady Sahhar.

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The Intensive Model of Therapy for Children With Neurological or Movement Disorders

Thursday, September 4, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT;
10:00 am – 11:00 am MDT; 9:00 am – 10:00 am PDT
Register Here

Presenter Bio: Amy O’Donnell
Amy O’Donnell is a pediatric physical therapist at The Children’s Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. Amy joined The Children’s Institute in 2012 and has since specialized in pediatric physical therapy care.

Her first exposure to the intensive therapy model came during her student training, and she became actively involved in the program following its expansion to her clinic location in 2014. In 2019, she was named the program coordinator. Amy has co-authored both qualitative and quantitative research articles on the Intensity Program at The Children’s Institute, with both publications appearing in Pediatric Physical Therapy journal.

Objectives: Following this course, the learner will:

  • Define and discuss benefits of episodic care and family centered care;
  • Define and discuss benefits of intensive therapy model; and
  • Discuss different types of intensive therapy models and strategies to implement into your clinic.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of membership in IPRC/RCPA. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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Today is your last chance to register online for the 2025 RCPA Conference Strive to Thrive! Taking place at the Hershey Lodge September 9 – 12, the conference will bring you the latest in local, state, and federal policy updates, workforce trends, and technological developments in health and human services. Register now to ensure your access to:

  • The mobile app, which will be opening early next week for all attendees who have registered. By registering online, you will be contacted directly once the mobile app is available, granting you access to the full schedule, Connections Hall map/exhibitor listings, and more!
  • A seamless onsite registration experience. Simply show up at the front desk, and we’ll print your badge within seconds!
  • A head start on obtaining your CEs. RCPA is sharing our summer webinars on the mobile app. By registering online, you will be able to view these webinars when the mobile app launches, which count towards CE credits.
  • An informative and exciting conference! With over 60 workshops, including, state and federal keynote and plenary speakers, 90 exhibitors, and 110 CEUs available, our conference will help you and your organization prepare your next steps in the health and human services industry.

View our Registration Brochure for complete details, including booking your hotel room, event highlights, and networking opportunities!

Online Registration Closes TONIGHT!
Register Today!

We are grateful to all our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who help make the conference happen. Contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, for more details. View our sponsors and exhibitors at our Conference website!

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RCPA, alongside various associations and networks, shared a 2025 Budget Impasse Survey in order to collect data regarding the current and projected impacts on organizations in relation to the PA FY 2025/26 budget impasse. We are sending an update to stress that both for-profit and nonprofit organizations may participate in this survey.

We want to hear from your organization via this 2025 Budget Impasse Survey so that we can highlight the impacts this delay has on real people in every neighborhood and community in the Commonwealth.

We will share information with all parties involved so that the survey results can be analyzed and disseminated to the media and legislative contacts most efficiently. Below are the organizations that are coming together to collect this data in order to show you the importance of this information.

 
For more details about the length of the survey and those best suited to complete it, please see this PDF version.

The initial survey deadline is 11:59 pm on Monday, September 15, 2025.

For questions about the survey, please email Anne Gingerich, Executive Director, PANO.

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