This communication announces the release of updated attachments to Bulletin 00-22-03, Technical Guidance for Claim and Service Documentation to align with waiver changes approved in January 2023. For more information, please see ODPANN
June 22 marked a significant disability rights milestone, as it commemorated the anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., decided on June 22, 1999. The Senate Special
As the federal government’s fiscal year-end rapidly approaches, Congress finds itself facing a tight schedule for appropriations deliberations. With only a limited number of days remaining before the fiscal year
In a step towards empowering Americans with disabilities to work without fear of losing Social Security benefits, Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) have
This communication announces that the proposed amendments to the Consolidated, Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS), Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers and proposed rates for select services are available for public
The announcement provides the process for Administrative Entities (AEs) to validate that new Provider Applicants have satisfied all Waiver Provider Qualification requirements effective May 1, 2023. For more information, please see:
The Quarterly Release of the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS)/Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) goes live on June 24, 2023. The Release Newsletter has been posted to the HCSIS Learning
The Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health is pleased to announce and anticipated funding opportunity planned for release in summer 2023. GOALThe Bullying Prevention and Safe Relationships (BPSR) Program
ODP’s Technology Task Force surveyed qualified providers serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism about current experiences with Remote Supports, Assistive Technology, Teleservices, and Video Monitoring. The survey results can
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the landmark disability rights Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., which was decided on June 22, 1999. To mark the occasion, Advocacy Manager Noah Block attended
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is currently gathering input for Pennsylvania’s Master Plan for Older Adults, and we want to hear from everyone! The Master Plan is a 10-year, state-led,
This communication informs all interested parties that a recorded webcast regarding incident management – Understanding, Recognizing, and Reporting Passive and Self-Neglect is now available on MyODP. For more information, please see ODPANN 23-053.
