The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 26-028 Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Service (PUNS). The purpose of this communication is to distribute the updated Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual and the revised DP1055 – PUNS Form, effective February 2026, and to announce the implementation of related updates to the Emergency PUNS process.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached reissue of communication, ODPANN 25-043 Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual for Individuals with intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism and its attachment: PUNS Manual. The purpose of this communication is to distribute the updated Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual, which includes changes related to the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy initiative. This updated PUNS Manual is designed to replace the prior PUNS Manual. This announcement is being reissued with a correct link for the attachment: PUNS Manual.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.