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ISAC Meeting Updates and Materials From Dec. 12 Meeting Now Available
ODP Releases Training Calendar for January 2024
DHS Highlights Research and Resources Aimed at Preventing Suicide
ODP Releases Provider Qualification Process Update
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-101: Provider Qualification Process UPDATE. The purpose of this update is to notify stakeholders that the links for DP1059 and the Provider Qualification Record have changed. Please review the announcement for information and details.
Registration for January–April CI Initial Certification Course Now Open
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-102: Now Open: Registration for Certified Investigator (CI) Initial Certification Course. The Initial CI Certification Course was created to ensure that all incidents requiring an investigation receive a systematic review that meets established standards. To perform investigations, the CI candidate must successfully complete all requirements of the CI Initial Certification Course. The CI Initial Certification process, as well as steps for registering for the CI Initial Certification course, are described in ODPANN 23-102. Please review the announcement for information and details.
Additional Guidance for Providers on NG5 Released
As of December 2, 2023, Residential Habilitation procedure codes that reflect Needs Group 5 (NG5) have been loaded into the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS). These procedure codes have not been automatically added to provider service offerings. Providers will need to add the appropriate NG5 procedure codes via the service management screens in HCSIS. The instructions for adding a service can be found on the HCSIS Provider Updates Tip Sheet.
For any future NEA NG5 requests, please contact the rate setting mailbox for guidance. Previous communication regarding NG5 can be found here.
Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-048: Required Communication Specialist Provider Qualification Training UPDATED. The purpose of this announcement is to remind Communication Specialist providers that in order to provide services after January 1, 2024, the Communication Specialist training must be completed. Please review the announcement for updated information, including accessing the training course.
AAW Supports & Services Directory Updated for December 2023
MyODP has posted the most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver’s (AAW) Supports & Services Directory (SSD) for December 2023. You can find it here.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PROVIDERS: Please review your contact information in the SSD. If it requires updating, send your corrected information via email with “SSD” in the subject line. Also, please submit any questions regarding this communication or updates for the directory via email with “SSD” in the subject line.
ODP Releases Provider Qualification Process
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 23-101: Provider Qualification Process. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires a statewide process to ensure providers are qualified to render services to waiver-funded individuals. The Provider Qualification Process described in ODPANN 23-101 outlines the steps the Assigned AE and provider must follow to meet these requirements and the steps SCs must take to transition individuals if needed. Please review the announcement for information and details.
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