On April 27, 2023, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act was reintroduced in the U.S. Congress, aiming to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs). If
The purpose of this announcement is to communicate to State and Non-State Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IIDs), Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Support
On Thursday, April 27th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released two proposed regulations that address access to care broadly for Medicaid recipients. The proposed rule that primarily affects HCBS
The Capacity Building Institute (CBI) invites applicants to apply to participate in Year 7 which will begin in September 2023. The attached invitation includes background information, dates/times, location, cost, requirements,
Gov. Josh Shapiro, lawmakers need to address the crisis of direct support professionals, who are a lifeline for families Pennsylvania Capital Star – Guest Contributor – April 30, 2023 By
Thanks to all the members participating in our April 28, 2023, Membership Meeting. Special THANKS to ODP Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens for joining us to discuss the Selective Contracting concept
In 1973, Polk State School and Hospital drugged, bound and caged people with intellectual disabilities. We demanded change and helped set the stage for improvements that have endured. First-person essay
The requirement to identify targets using this format has been in effect since the publication of Bulletin 00-21-02 Incident Management.pdf (pa.gov). Please see pages 15-16 of this Bulletin for information
All dates in this calendar are subject to change without notice. Download the full 2023 PA Election Calendar (PDF) Date Event May 1, 2023 Last day to REGISTER before the
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Effective June 1, 2022, the approved waiver amendments included expanded eligibility for individuals with a medically complex condition. The Consolidated Waiver amendment specifically included new qualification criteria for Life Sharing
