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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-112 and the NCI®-IDD SoTW Provider List 2024. ODP will participate in the 2024 National Core Indicators® Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NCI®-IDD) State of the Workforce (SoTW) survey. In preparation, ODP requests that eligible providers review the provider list to verify that the appropriate contact information for completion of this survey is listed.

It is recommended a provider Human Resources or Payroll Director complete the survey in collaboration with executive leadership. If the information is not correct or if a provider employing DSPs in 2024 is not listed, please contact ODP to provide the information by Friday, December 13, 2024.

ODP will issue additional information about participation prior to the survey’s online portal being available in February 2025.

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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.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-110. This communication announces the new Deaf Services required training, replacing the previously required Harry M Settlement training (ODP Communication Number 119-17).

The Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind Required Training is available on MyODP’s website.

Please view the announcement for information and details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared updated guidance through ODPANN 24-109. The use of cameras and video monitoring equipment in individual bedrooms and bathrooms is strictly prohibited for Pennsylvania’s CMS-approved Consolidated, Community Living, Person/Family Directed Support, and Adult Autism Waivers. Please view the announcement for information and details.

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Living the D.R.E.A.M! Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness for All
December 4, 2024
9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) have announced the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference “Living the D.R.E.A.M.” During this session, SPIN will provide an historical overview of how they created a culture of health and wellness by engaging all stakeholders in living a healthy lifestyle. Presenters will showcase SPIN’s mission of inclusive and holistic meaningful activities in the community and SPIN Community & Fitness, a gathering and welcoming place for the whole community. The D.R.E.A.M team model, including the vision and purpose, elements of “Living the D.R.E.A.M,” and lessons learned for successful incorporation into everyday lives, will be featured.

Registration is now open.

See the announcement for a full session description, presenter biographies, and how to register.

Email with any questions.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced a new staff member for their fiscal department. Joseph Shala will be working in the ICF/ID Rate Setting Unit. Joe has an excellent accounting background, including a BS in Accounting from Susquehanna University, and has worked in accounting for a number of companies, including working with Cost Reports for a rehabilitation facility.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-108 to announce the release of the Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Annual Statewide Report for Cycle 2, Year 2 (C2Y2) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24. The QA&I Annual Statewide Report for C2Y2 is located on MyODP’s website in the QA&I Reports section.

Please view the announcement for information and details.

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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:

  • Community Participation Support, effective July 1, 2024; and
  • Life Sharing Without Day 1-person needs group 3 and 4, effective October 1, 2024.

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:

  • Residential Habilitation
  • Specialized Skill Development
  • Supported Employment
  • Career Planning
  • Therapies
  • Day Unit Respite
  • 15-Minute Unit Respite
  • Supports Coordination
  • Transportation — Trip

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.

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