The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announces updates to the process and procedures for requesting residential fee schedule rate exceptions in the Consolidated Waiver, referred to as a Needs Exception Allowance (NEA), previously announced in 23-083.
Additional details are available in ODPANN 26‑053.
Key updates include:
- Revised Cost Reporting Form;
- Mandatory DP 1087 Submission;
- Annual Submission Requirement;
- Emergency or Transition NEA Requests;
- Rules for Providers with an Approved NEA; and
- Billing Requirements.
Key Dates:
- Renewals due: June 1, 2026;
- New form required for all requests effective: July 1, 2026;
- Existing rates extended through: July 31, 2026; and
- New SFY 2026–2027 rates effective: August 1, 2026.