The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-097: Maintaining and Verifying Medicaid Eligibility and it’s accompanying attachments. The purpose of the communication is to inform all parties of the importance of supporting individuals in maintaining their eligibility for Medicaid and in verifying an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid prior to delivering services.

Please review the announcement and attachment for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-093 Update: Incident Management (IM) Rebalancing Initiative Phase 1 IM Guidance Updated. The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance related to the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) IM Rebalancing Initiative. Updates have been made to the Clarifying the Definition of Serious Injury section of this announcement. Updates appear in red text. The guidelines are organized into seven separate topics covering the following:

• Finalizing Incident Reports
• Reducing Duplicative and Multiple Incident Reports
• Clarifying the Definition of Serious Injury
• Clarifying the Definition for Discovery Date
• Managing Events Occurring Prior to Enrollment
• Discontinuing the Use of Optionally Reportable Events (OREs)
• Discontinuing the Use of Illness/Other and Illness/COVID Incident Categories.

Please review the announcement for additional information and detail.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-096: Now Available: Supports Coordination Organization (SCO) Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The purpose of this announcement is to is to notify stakeholders that ODP has published FAQs received about SCO-PBC. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-095: Questions Removed from the Quality Assessment & Improvement (QA&I) Process Cycle 3, Year 1 (C3Y1) Tools and its accompanying attachments. The purpose of this communication is to advise stakeholders of a change to the C3Y1 QA&I tools. Please review the announcement and attachments for additional information on the changes.

QA&I C3Y1 Provider Full Review Spreadsheet-Updated 10.10.25

Please see the message below regarding the public comment period for Personal Care Assistance Accommodations Guidance from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). Public comment will be accepted from October 6, 2025, to November 25, 2025. The information below includes an overview as well as the link to the process on how to submit public comment.

PHRC is collecting public comment on proposed guidance clarifying how the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act applies to the admission of Personal Care Assistants accompanying individuals with disabilities at public accommodations and commercial properties.

Please find a link to the most recent version of the Adult Autism Waiver’s Supports & Services Directory (SSD) for October 2025.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PROVIDERS: Please review your contact information in the SSD.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-093: Incident Management (IM) Rebalancing Initiative Phase 1 IM Guidance. The purpose of this announcement is to provide updated guidance related to the Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) IM Rebalancing Initiative. The guidelines are organized into seven separate topics covering the following:

• Finalizing Incident Reports
• Reducing Duplicative and Multiple Incident Reports
• Clarifying the Definition of Serious Injury
• Clarifying the Definition for Discovery Date
• Managing Events Occurring Prior to Enrollment
• Discontinuing the Use of Optionally Reportable Events (OREs)
• Discontinuing the Use of Illness/Other and Illness/COVID Incident Categories.

Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-092: Medication Administration (MedAdmin) Training Program - Agency/Entity/Role Designation/Verification Form Update and its accompanying attachment. The purpose of this communication is to announce that an updated Agency/Entity/Role Designation/Verification Form is now available. The updated form accompanies the announcement in this email. Please review the announcement for additional information and details.

Please assist the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing the attached informational flyer: ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, Issue 15 in a series of quarterly publications. This issue focuses on trend analysis, key concepts, and provides an example.

October 2025 is the eightieth anniversary of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM is a celebration of the many changes that have been made to create a more inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities who want to work. Pennsylvania is an Employment First State, encouraging individuals with disabilities to pursue competitive integrated employment as the first consideration and desired outcome. In honor of NDEAM, Governor Shapiro has issued a proclamation celebrating the many contributions and advancements in disability employment. Please join the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in celebrating the individuals who are working to provide equal opportunities and inclusivity to all individuals.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the October 2025 Proclamation for Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Down Syndrome is the most common genetic disorder in the world population. It is estimated that 38% of the population knows someone with Down Syndrome. With medical advancements, increased knowledge and awareness, and early intervention; individuals with Down Syndrome are living longer, more fulfilling lives. Governor Shapiro has issued a proclamation celebrating the many individuals living and advocating for Down Syndrome. Please join ODP in acknowledging Down Syndrome Awareness Month!

The Office of Development Programs (ODP) request your assistance sharing this updated communication, ODPANN 25-086: Residential Performance-Based Contracting Performance Standards for Contract Year 2026-2027. The purpose of this communication is to create awareness of changes made to the original announcement and the attachments. Please note, changes in the announcement are in red.

Attachments:

• Attachment 2 of Bulletin 00-24-01: Residential Performance Standards
• Residential Performance Standards and Process Details for Contract Year 2026-2027

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODP Health Alert: Respiratory Illness and Guidance for Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines. The purpose of this Health Alert is to provide updated recommendations and guidance on the Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Vaccines. Please review the Health Alert for information about the different vaccinations available, the recommended age-ranges and conditions that should consider getting the vaccines, and other important details.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 25-089: Medication Administration Training Requirements Reminder and October-December Train-the-Trainer Face-to-Face Schedule. The purpose of this announcement is:

• To share a reminder on Medication Administration Training Requirements
• To announce the Face-to-Face training schedule for October through December 2025.

Please review the information in the announcement for additional details including training dates and registration information.