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ODP to Host Virtual Discussion on ID/A Waivers, ISP Manual, and Enrollment Process
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Please note: This event is being held only for individuals and family members; this is not an event for someone who is only a professional.
What Will Be Covered?
ODP staff will demonstrate where to go online to find the ID/A waivers available in Pennsylvania and the Individual Support Plan (ISP) manual, as well as how to navigate within the documents. The session also includes a review of the enrollment process using the publicly available documents. Finally, ODP staff will discuss with individuals and family members who they should contact once they begin the registration process.
Audience:
Individuals and Families
Date and Time:
March 18, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
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Novitas Solutions to Conduct Webinar for PA Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
Novitas Solutions, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Pennsylvania, will host a webinar for PA inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRF) and the Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) on February 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm ET. During this webinar, Novitas will provide an overview of the state’s Cycle 3 progress in the IRF RCD thus far, including top reasons for non-affirmations and documentation guidelines. Novitas is also expected to share data on statewide affirmation rates in Cycle 3, which would mark the most recent data available to date on the program.
Registration for the webinar is available here. A recording of the webinar will also be made available on Novitas’s Pennsylvania’s IRF RCD website following the event.
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Youth and Family Training Institute Presents Family Driven Team Approaches Webinar
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) has announced an upcoming learning opportunity from the Youth and Family Training Institute (YFTI) that may be valuable to workforce, providers, educators, and anyone supporting children, youth, and families.
On February 18, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, YFTI will host Foundations of Family Driven Teaming Approaches, a free webinar designed to strengthen understanding of how to partner with families in meaningful, collaborative, and effective ways.
This session will introduce participants to:
- The building blocks of Family Driven Teaming;
- Core Wraparound principles and skills that guide this teaming approach;
- The intentional process of transitioning responsibility to the youth/family and the progression from coordination to collaboration, to cheering on within a team; and
- The importance of building a team to plan for complex needs.
Family Driven Teaming places the family’s voice, culture, and priorities at the center of planning and decision making. This approach strengthens engagement, improves outcomes, and helps families build sustainable skills and relationships beyond formal services.
Register for Foundations of Family Driven Teaming Approaches
Questions and comments can be sent electronically.
Strengthening Workforce Retention in Behavioral Health, Community-Based, and Child Welfare Settings — Relias Webinar February 19
Registration for Rescheduled OMHSAS Stakeholder Webinar Now Open
The Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) will be hosting their Stakeholder Webinar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please register for the webinar here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
For those that want to join via phone:
Call-in Number: +1 (562) 247-8321
Audio Access Code: 385-114-169
The meeting agenda can be found here.
OLTL Announces Upcoming PA ABLE Savings Program Webinar on February 25
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) has announced an upcoming webinar on the PA Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings program. This webinar is scheduled for February 25, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. To participate in this webinar, register using this registration link.
A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualified disabilities and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage Eligible Individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.
Some of the topics that will be discussed include eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, federal and state tax benefits of PA ABLE, and how a PA ABLE account interacts with current benefits. Additionally, information on the recent age eligibility expansion will be discussed.
OLTL Service Coordinators, Direct Service Providers, Community HealthChoices Managed Care Organization (CHC-MCO) staff, and any individuals who work in employment supports are strongly encouraged to participate in this webinar, as it will help them understand the PA ABLE Program and how it can benefit the OLTL participants they serve.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Questions regarding the webinar should be directed to Randy Loss, OLTL.
Webinar Regarding Updates to the PUNS Manual to Be Held February 11
This training will review updates to the PUNS Manual, outline changes to the Emergency Need criteria, and introduce the new PUNS Supplement Form (Emergency Need Use Only).
Who should attend?
- Administrative Entities (AE)
- Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO)
Date and Time:
February 11, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
