The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-111. The Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) provider table has been updated to reflect new procedure codes for Specialized Skill Development: Behavioral Specialist services, effective November 1, 2024, and to correct errors found in the October 1, 2024, release. Previous ODP Announcement 24-095 is now obsolete.
Please view the announcement for information and details.
Today the Department of Human Services (Department) published final notice of Fee Schedule Rates for services funded through the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Adult Autism Waivers and the Department-established fees for base-funded services as a correction to the rates previously published August 1, 2024.
Due to a calculation error, the Department has made corrections to the Fee Schedule Rates for the following services funded through the Consolidated, Community Living, and P/FDS Waivers and base-funding:
Additionally, due to a mistake in aligning the procedure code with the correct Statewide fee, the Department is republishing the Fee Schedule Rates for the following services funded through the Adult Autism Waiver effective July 1, 2024:
This publication presents an opportunity for providers to appeal these specific rates. The deadline for filing an appeal for these rates is December 2, 2024.
For further information, view ODPANN 24-107 or contact Carol Ferenz, IDD Division Director.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared communication ODPANN 24-102. This communication announces the resolution of a previous SSD: BSS billing issue and the release of new SSD: BSS Procedure Codes, effective November 1, 2024. Please view the announcement for information and details.
The most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Supports and Services Directory (SSD) October 2024 has been released. Please submit any questions regarding this communication or updates for the directory via email with “SSD” in the Subject Line.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PROVIDERS: Please review your contact information in the SSD. If it requires updating, send your corrected information via email with “SSD” in the Subject Line.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-095, to inform all stakeholders that the most recent version of the AAW Provider Information Table has been published. The table reflects updated rates for services effective July 1, 2024. Updated rates and any text added to reflect the changes are highlighted in gray. The table is effective October 1, 2024. Please review the announcement for additional information on accessing the table.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing the most recent version of the Adult Autism Programs General Information on MyODP. They are also asking providers to review contact information in the SSD.
If it requires updating or if you have any questions regarding this communication or updates for the directory, send your corrected information via email with “SSD” in the subject line.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-087, which informs stakeholders of corrections to rates for select services provided through the ODP Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult Autism Waivers and base-funding that were published as final in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Corrections were made to the following rates:
The corrected final Fee Schedule Rates and Department-Established Fees for each service can also be found on DHS’s website. Please view the announcement for details.
ODP Bulletin ODPANN 24-015 provides guidance for implementing changes to Assistive Technology and Remote Supports in the amendments to the Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Adult Autism Waivers. Please note that this communication is being reissued with an update to Attachment B only. The other attachments are being included for reference.
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared ODPANN 24-072. This communication is to inform all interested parties of the submission of a proposed amendment to the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The amendment includes all proposed changes as well as clarifications to the proposed new American Sign Language-English Interpreter service. The clarifications were added as a result of public comment.
Please view the announcement for details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-054. The communication announces the release of the new AAW Participant Handbook. The revised handbook can be found on MyODP’s website. Please view the announcement for details.
