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Medical Assistance and EVV Bulletin
ODP Bulletin 00-22-06, which is a Department-wide bulletin that includes the Office of Medical Assistance Programs (OMAP) and the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL), pertains to the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Home Health Care Services (HHCS) that are effective August 10, 2022.
The bulletin is posted on the Department of Human Services Bulletin web page.
Selection of New Medical Care Organizations (MCOs) for Individuals
ODP Announcement 22-087 issues an important reminder that major changes are being made to the HealthChoices Physical Health Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) offering Medical Assistance benefits on September 1, 2022. A large number of Medical Assistance consumers must select a new MCO by August 16, 2022. If they do not make a selection, a new MCO will be automatically chosen for them.
If Medical Assistance consumers are unsure if they need to select a new MCO, or haven’t received selection materials, they should contact Pennsylvania Enrollment Services at the following:
800-440-3989
TTY: 800-618-4225 | Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Home | PA Enrollment Services
New Medication Administration Platform Now Available for Trainer Candidates and Primary Contacts
ODP Announcement 22-091 informs all interested parties that the new Medication Administration platform is now available for trainers and primary contacts. This announcement contains instructions for logging in with an existing account, creating a new account, accessing the “Train the Trainer” course, submitting payment, and registering for the Face-to-Face class.
A recording and PowerPoint for the Medication Administration Platform Overview webinar held on August 10, 2022, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am is included. Further development of the platform is continuing with trainers able to administer new classes and student registration becoming available on September 6, 2022.
The new Medication Administration platform is now available here.
Community Participation Support System Capacity Surveys
ODP Announcement 22-089 reports that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has developed two brief surveys for Community Participation Support providers to collect information on current system capacity. The first survey is meant to collect current data from Community Participation Services (CPS) providers on CPS capacity across the ODP service system. The second survey is meant to collect current data on individuals who are authorized to receive CPS across the ODP service system but are not receiving the service.
ODP will send each provider a list of MCIs with less than 5% CPS utilization, if there are any associated with their MPI, to assist with information gathering.
Important note to all CPS Providers: Providers must contact individuals and families, or the assigned SC, when the reason for less than 5% utilization is unknown.
The first survey regarding system capacity will be available Monday, August 8, 2022, and will close Monday, August 22, 2022.
The second survey to collect individual-specific information will be available Monday, August 15, 2022, and will close Thursday, September 15, 2022.
ODP will release these surveys no more than once per quarter.
Attachment 1 — ODP CPS Survey 1: Service System Capacity Questions
Attachment 2 — ODP CPS Survey 2: Authorized Services Questions
Any questions regarding the surveys should be directed to the appropriate regional CPS lead.
ODP Bulletin 00-22-05: ISP Preparation, Documentation, and Implementation
ODP Bulletin 00-22-05, dated August 9, 2022, is to provide the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) requirements and standardized processes for preparing, completing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring Individual Support Plans (ISPs) to ensure they are:
- Developed to meet the needs of the individual;
- Developed and implemented using the core values of Everyday Lives: Values in Action, LifeCourse Principles, Positive Approaches, and Practices and Self Determination to result in an enhanced quality of life for every individual; and
- Compliant with the approved Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers and Medical Assistance (MA) State Plan as it pertains to Targeted Support Management (TSM).
A summary of major changes made to information in the attachments is included as attachment 8.
ATTACHMENTS:
- Attachment 1: ISP Manual for Individuals Receiving Targeted Support Management, Base-Funded Services, Consolidated, Community Living or P/FDS Waiver Services or Who Reside in an ICF/ID
- Attachment 2: ODP Role Expectations and Required Timeline for ISP Activities
- Attachment 3: DP 1032 Individual Support Plan Signature Form (Spanish form: DP 1032-S)
- Attachment 4: Annotated Individual Support Plan
- Attachment 5: The Basics of the LifeCourse Framework to Guide the Development of the ISP
- Attachment 6: Questions to Help Facilitate the Development of the ISP
- Attachment 7: DP 1022 Waiver Service Request Form
- Attachment 8: Summary of Major Changes Made to ISP Requirements or Processes
OBSOLETE DOCUMENTS:
- Bulletin 00-20-02, Individual Support Plans for Individuals Receiving Targeted Support Management, Base-Funded Services, Consolidated, Community Living or P/FDS Waiver Services, or Who Reside in an ICF/ID
Supports Intensity Scale-Adult™ and Pennsylvania Supplement Assessments Return to In-Person
ODP Announcement 22-090 is to announce that all Supports Intensity Scale-Adult (SIS-A TM) and PA Supplement Assessments will be conducted in person beginning September 1, 2022. This announcement obsoletes ODP Announcement 20-063 and any subsequent updates.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your SIS Regional Lead.
- Central Region — Randy Evertts
- Northeast Region — Kristy Trautman
- Southeast Region — Nathifa Castro
- Western Region — Jared Roser
August 4 SCO Subcommittee Meeting Summary
ODP Health Alert: Monkeypox Virus Facts
On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency due to rising cases across the United States. The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) created this Health Alert based on information available from the PA Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help create awareness about monkeypox.
Medication Administration Platform Overview for Trainer Candidates & Primary Contacts — Webinar August 10
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
10:00 am – 11:00 am
REGISTER
This webinar will provide an overview of the new Medication Administration Platform for Trainer Candidates and Primary Contacts that launches on August 8, 2022. You will learn how to create an account, enroll in the Train-the-Trainer course, submit payment, view the lessons and exams, and register for the face-to-face session.
*Trainer facilitated Student Courses will be available on September 6, 2022, and a separate training will be held for certified trainers closer to that date.
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