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.