Clarification of Room and Board Issued for Individuals Enrolled With ODP
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-01: Room and Board for Individuals Enrolled With the Office of Developmental Programs and 5 accompanying documents:
- Guidance for Calculating Room and Board
- Room and Board Calculator
- Guidance for SNAP Benefits and Group Living Arrangements
- Room and Board Residency Agreement § 6100.687
- Room and Board Residency Agreement – LS § 6100.687
The sixth document referenced in the bulletin, a version of the Room and Board Agreement translated in Spanish, will be released soon. Stakeholders will be notified when this version of the agreement is ready for use.
This bulletin is to clarify Room and Board requirements outlined in 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6100 (relating to Services for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Autism).
ODP has scheduled two trainings:
- Room and Board Training: For Residential Habilitation & Life Sharing Professionals
Friday, March 28, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
If you are a professional, please register here. - Room and Board Training: For Individuals and Families
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
If you are an individual or family member, please register here.
These trainings will include:
- The intent of Room and Board;
- An explanation of Room and Board policies and regulations;
- An explanation of policy implementation; and
- An overview of the attachments to the bulletin.
There will be time during the sessions to answer questions submitted by participants during the webinars. For this reason, ODP kindly asks stakeholders to save questions about the bulletin until after the training is held.
Please see the bulletin for additional details and information.
