The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-087. This communication is to inform 100% community location-based Community Participation Support (CPS) providers (Specialty 525) of CPS Facility procedure codes available in HCSIS to permit billing for groups of more than 3 individuals as well as to provide guidance on the planning and coordination component of the CPS service.
Please view the announcement for additional information and details.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-086. This communication is to announce the availability of performance standards for providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and/or Supported Living services in the Consolidated and/or Community Living Waivers (residential services) for contract year 2026/27.
Attachments with the communication:
Please view the announcement and additional documents for details.
The Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Information Session for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) “Part 4: Payment and Billing” is being rescheduled from Monday, September 8, 2025, to Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Please note: If you already registered, you do not have to register again.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) highly recommends that executive leadership from every SCO attends.
Audience:
Chief Executive Officers (CEO), Chief Financial Officers (CFO), and Chief Operating Officers (COO); although all SCO staff may attend.
Date:
Monday, September 15, 2025, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-085. This communication announces the release of a new issue of the quarterly newsletter, The CI Program Spotlight. The CI Program Spotlight, Volume 2, Issue 3, may be found by logging into MyODP’s website and selecting the “CI Program Spotlight Newsletter” link.
Many people feel at a loss as to how to best provide support to individuals with a dual diagnosis (individuals with an Intellectual Disability and Autism with cooccurring mental health issues and challenging behaviors) to lead healthy, happy, and meaningful lives. Current best practices and supportive models that have shown to be most helpful are sometimes beyond the reach of people who work directly with individuals with a dual diagnosis.
The Capacity Building Institute (CBI), presented by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), addresses these issues from an individual and systemic level through training, integration of knowledge into practice, and opportunities to build a statewide cohort to work together to effect change and build capacity. The participants will share individual best practice experiences leading to recommendations to ODP and OMHSAS to facilitate a more effective delivery of services across systems.
The Capacity Building Institute (CBI) provides an in-depth learning opportunity to professionals across the entire service partnership, including direct support staff and supervisors, supports coordinators/case managers and supervisors, agency trainers, managed care organizations, behavior specialists, psychiatrists, professional counselors and therapists, and dual diagnosis treatment teams. CBI participants represent a wide range of agencies, including Direct Support Providers, Supports Coordination, State Hospitals, State Centers, Adolescent Residential Treatment Facilities, Autism Supports, Education, Resources and Training Centers, Administrative Entities, and the Health Care Quality Units.
The Capacity Building Institute will meet for nine, two-day sessions, beginning October 2025 and ending in May 2026. Three sessions will be live/in-person, and six will be live/virtual on Zoom. Tuition is $300. Hotel reservations are your responsibility at the live sessions. To apply for the CBI, please fill out the Capacity Building Institute Year 9 Interest Survey. Applications are due by September 16, 2025.
Please view the flyer for additional information on purpose, meeting dates and times, and training topics.
The PA Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) issued a new Bulletin that applies to personal assistance and community habilitation services under the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). The key changes from earlier guidance include:
If you have any questions, contact Fady Sahhar.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-084 and accompanying attachments:
Please review the announcement and documents for additional information and details. All questions that are not included in the FAQ document regarding annual training requirements should be forwarded via email.
Attention all Executive Leads and Credentialing Leads not currently enrolled with National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)!
Interested in learning more about NADSP? Then this meeting is for you!
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), in conjunction with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), meets monthly to discuss issues, provide support, and allow for PA Local Administrators to gain assistance from one another while navigating the NADSP process. Join Shauna Blee of ODP, Dan Hermreck of NADSP, and other PA Local Admins to gather more information!
NADSP Region Work Group
These work group meetings are held monthly on Teams. You can join by your region or at the meeting time that works best for your schedule. Below are the links for each region.
Central Region:
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Starting September 23)
Teams Meeting ID: 286 161 118 136 Passcode: oTdFRx
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 607 776 646#
Southeast Region:
Third Wednesday of the month, 10:15 am – 10:45 am
(Starting September 17)
Teams Meeting ID: 242 883 857 637 Passcode: cGHrGc
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 190 449 027#
Northeast Region:
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Starting September 24)
Teams Meeting ID: 214 554 253 188 Passcode: qvyY8D
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 133 202 186#
Western Region:
Second Thursday of the month, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Starting September 11)
Teams Meeting ID: 210 442 181 474 Passcode: f6RU3u
Or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 671 818 960#
Western Region:
Third Friday of the month, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
(Starting September 19)
Teams Meeting ID: 263 772 563 305 Passcode: LsChA2
or by phone: +1 267-332-8737 Phone conference ID: 452 857 919#
Need assistance joining the meetings or have questions? Email Shauna Blee.
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