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September 2024 ODP Training Calendar Now Available
Comprehensive Guide to EVV, Version 3.0, Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is thrilled to announce this updated guide, packed with valuable information to support you in navigating EVV requirements effectively.
What’s New in the Version 3.0:
- Clearer Guidance: ODP has improved the guide’s readability so you can locate the information you need more quickly.
- Improved Review: Version 3.0 ensures you are up-to-date with rules by providing a complete overview of the most recent EVV requirements.
- Enhanced Accessibility: To better serve a wide range of users, ODP improved accessibility features, making the guide easier to use for all.
- Streamlined Processes: Based on your feedback, ODP streamlined processes to help you enhance your EVV implementation.
Reminder: Update Your Administration Information!
ODP noticed that many of their quarterly EVV Manual Edit Compliance reports are being returned due to bad addresses. To ensure you receive important updates and reports, please update your administration information in the Sandata Aggregator with your current email address. If you have any questions or need assistance with updating your information, please contact the Sandata EVV Customer Care Portal (Sandata On-Demand).
If you have any questions about the ODP Comprehensive Guide to EVV, please contact the ODP EVV inbox.
ODP to Implement Changes to Remote Supports and Assistive Technology in the November Waiver Amendment
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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Resource Guide Now Available for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has announced the annual publication of the Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This guide offers resources in one central location for those who support or care for someone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind and receives supports from ODP.
The Resource Guide is available here or on MyODP’s website under Topics > Special Population Services > Deaf Services. For questions, email ODP Deaf Services.
Registration for CI Initial Certification Course Now Open
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released ODPANN 24-075, which announces that registration for the September – December Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course cohorts is now open in MyODP. Please view the communication for details.
MyODP August News Online Now Available
FY 2024/25 Supports Broker Recertification Training Now Available
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 24-073, which announces that the Department-approved Supports Broker recertification training is available for the first seven months of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requires that Support Service Professionals/Supports Brokers under the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), and Community Living (CL) Waivers must successfully complete a Supports Broker Certification Program provided by ODP or its designee every three years following their initial certification. Please view the announcement for details.
ODP Provides PBC Updates at Provider Preparedness Summit 5
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) presented updates for residential providers on Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) this morning, July 29. The Deputy Secretary also reminded residential providers that ALL providers must submit a Residential Provider agreement to ODP by August 31, 2024. Those who have not yet submitted an agreement will be receiving a warning letter.
An overview of updates included revisions to proposed waiver submissions, an implementation plan, supporting documents, instructions for tier determination, and provider data submission. Additional information was also shared on the following:
- Adjusted Timeline: Residential providers with a signed and submitted Agreement for Provision of Residential Services may choose when to submit data and documentation to determine the PBC tier. Providers may submit information between August 1–31, 2024, or between February 15–March 15, 2025.
- Clarification on Staff Credentialing: ODP noted that the credentialing standard is the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) for Primary and Select tiers and NADSP and/or the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) for the Clinically Enhanced tier.
- Reduction of Measures: Measure changes were highlighted in red on the presentation.
- Pay for Performance and Use of ARPA Funds: ODP clarified that Pay for Performance is available for Select and Clinically Enhanced providers. Use of ARPA funds has been extended for the department through June 2026 and will be available for P4P.
- Preparedness Tools and Scoring: ODP will be using a scoring document for provider’s submitted data, which has composite scoring ability. If a provider falls short, they will have the opportunity to prove they met the measure.
View the full presentation here.
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