ODPANN 25-001: Guidance for Benefits Counseling Services

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-001: Guidance for Benefits Counseling Services . The purpose of this announcement is to provide information about:

• The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program, including when referrals to a WIPA program are required.
• How to locate WIPA programs in Pennsylvania.
• Benefits Counseling services funded through ODP’s Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Supports (P/FDS) Waivers. To reach out to the MA Help desk if the student does not pass their second attempt at the Post Test for account reset.

Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.