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Today, August 13, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) held the first Supports Coordination Organization Performance-Based Contracting SCO Summit. The PowerPoint is available here. All sessions will be recorded and available on MyODP.

Additional Summits, PAS Trainings, and VOHs will be held on the following dates:

  • August 25 — Measure by Measure
  • September 5 — Measure by Measure
  • September 8 — Payment and Billing
  • September 15 — PAS Training and Preparedness
  • September 18 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 1 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 8 — Virtual Office Hours
  • October 16 — Virtual Office Hours

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Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Information Session for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs)

This webinar series will provide details on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO). Each session will cover the required reporting, data source, data collection, and guidance for each performance standard. These sessions will each be unique in content and build upon one another. SCO staff are encouraged to attend all four sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available on MyODP’s website.

Registration
Select the sessions below you wish to register for. You will have to register for each session individually. SCOs are encouraged to attend all sessions.
Note: Registration information for session one was released earlier this week. If you previously registered for this session, you do not need to reregister.

Virtual Office Hours

Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for SCOs to speak with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) leadership about PBC. Questions and concerns related to the summit materials and rollout will be addressed.

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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
10:00 am – 11:30 am
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This webinar is a continuation of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) general information series. The webinar will provide details on specific performance standards for Performance-Based Contracting for SCOs. Each session will cover the required reporting, data source, data collection, and guidance for each performance standard. These sessions are each unique in content and build upon one another. SCO staff are encouraged to attend all four sessions. All sessions will be recorded and made available on MyODP.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared Bulletin 00-25-03 and its two accompanying attachments. The purpose of this bulletin is to announce the performance standards Supports Coordination Organizations must meet as part of ODP’s implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services. Attachment 1 outlines the performance standards and measures. Attachment 2 provides the expected timeline for implementation of performance-based contracting for Supports Coordination and Targeted Support Management services.

Please view the bulletin and attachments for additional information and details.

Attachments:

  • Attachment 1: Supports Coordination Performance Standards
  • Attachment 2: Supports Coordination Organization Performance Standard Evaluation Timeline

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-072 and its accompanying attachments. The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance for completing the SC Individual Monitoring Tool (IMT), specifically regarding when self-employment is considered Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).

With the implementation of Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) for ID/A Residential Providers and SCOs, ODP has reviewed how CIE data is collected and interpreted. Because CIE performance measures rely on information collected through the SC IMT, ODP is issuing updated guidance to clarify how SCs should apply CIE criteria — particularly in cases involving self-employment. While PBC is not being implemented for Residential Providers or SCOs enrolled in the AAW, the AAW is also updating its IMT guidance in alignment with the ID/A IMT guidance.

These updates do not change the monitoring tool questions themselves in either the ID/A or AAW IMT. The new guidance provides additional instructions to ensure consistent understanding and documentation.

ATTACHMENTS:

  • Attachment #1: ID/A Individual Support Plan Monitoring Tool – SC Guidance Document – Reissued 7/23/2025
  • Attachment #2: AAW SC Individual Monitoring Guidance – Reissued 7-2025

Please review the announcement and attachments for additional information and details.

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Join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) for the first Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) Summit. ODP staff will discuss major changes to Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) due on feedback received from public comments, review preparedness tools, and provide additional detail about future SCO PBC Summits.

Audience: Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO)

Date: July 28, 2025, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Register Here

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released a significant update on the status of the Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) framework for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO). Key changes reflect both public feedback and a shift towards a more unified and outcomes-driven service system. Based on comments from over 140 stakeholders, ODP has confirmed that all SCOs will be held to the same performance standards through a phased approach — eliminating previously proposed tiers. The timeline for tier determination has been adjusted (now set for 8/15/25 – 9/15/25), with performance measure submissions required between 10/1/25 – 11/1/25 to allow time for preparation and systems development.

In terms of payment structure, the transition to a monthly case rate model for all SCOs is scheduled to begin July 1, 2026. The definition of “Intensive TSM” has been revised, and billing guidance will now include qualified tasks for Associate SCs. These changes reflect a broader move away from task-based reimbursement toward an outcome- and quality-focused model, aligning with CMS’s HCBS Quality Measure Set and Pennsylvania’s population health priorities.

Next steps include the submission of 1915(b)(4) and (c) waiver amendments to CMS in late July, publication of finalized documents (including an implementation guide and preparedness toolkit), and SCO forums starting July 28. A new Performance Analysis Services (PAS) vendor is also developing a data system to support outcome tracking and analysis. ODP emphasizes that this transition requires a mindset shift — from measuring quantity to prioritizing quality and individual outcomes such as employment, community living, and health stabilization.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has reissued ODPANN 25-062 and its accompanying attachment. This announcement is to:

  • Provide details about information that will be sent to individuals and their families regarding the assignment of Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) tiers for residential service providers; and
  • To equip Supports Coordinators (SC) and Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) with the necessary information and resources to respond to questions from individuals and families about the PBC tier assignment.

This announcement is being reissued with updates to the following links: “What is Performance-Based Contracting?” and “Performance-Based Contracting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Individuals and Families.”

Please view the announcement for additional information and details.

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In alignment with key quality metrics and the implementation of “Everyday Lives: Values into Action,” all Administrative Entities (AE), Support Coordination Organizers (SCO), and Providers are required to complete a Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) self-assessment of their performance on the provision of services and supports to individuals annually. The QA&I self-assessment requirement applies to all entities, regardless of the type of review (i.e., full review or record review only).

Exception: The QA&I Self-Assessment will be optional for SCOs scheduled to receive a full review in C3Y1, due to the concurrent demands of preparing for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC).

On July 1, 2025, a hyperlink will be sent to the email address of the entity’s primary contact from the QA&I Process mailbox ([email protected]) with the subject line “Action Required! The QA&I Cycle 3, Year 1 Self-Assessment – (Entity) is now available!” If the primary contact does not receive this email, please check spam and junk mail folders to ensure the email did not filter to one of those folders in error. If the entity’s primary contact does not receive the link by the end of the day on July 1, please email the QA&I Process mailbox for assistance.

All self-assessments must be submitted electronically to ODP via QuestionPro utilizing the hyperlink. Each entity must complete the applicable self-assessment by COB August 31, 2025. An entity shall submit only ONE self-assessment for their entire agency.

If an entity does not complete a self-assessment, a Directed Corrective Action Plan (DCAP) will be issued and ODP and/or the AE may elect to conduct a full review regardless of an organization’s regularly scheduled full review within the three-year cycle.

Please direct any inquiries, issues, or concerns regarding this communication to the QA&I Process mailbox. Read the ODP Announcement for more details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 25-053. This announcement provides clarification to assist Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO) and Administrative Entities (AE) in properly identifying and planning for individuals who may be eligible for enrollment in the Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waiver through reserved capacity provisions.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

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