The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-089. This announcement is:
Please view the information in the announcement for details, including training dates and registration information.
On September 15, 2025, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) leadership conducted their fourth SCO Performance-Based Contracting educational session. This session focused on Pay for Performance (P4P) and billing systems changes ODP anticipates. The slide deck for the session can be found here.
The full recording of the session will be posted at a later date to the ODP Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Resource Page.
Please direct any questions or feedback to Tim Sohosky, RCPA IDD Division Director.
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.
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