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PM10-328 ODP Ancmt #124 Yr 3 Cost Report Info |
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has issued Announcement #124-10 to inform stakeholders that the audio replay with PowerPoint presentation from both the August 5, 2010, Online Year 3 Standard Cost Report Training for Waiver Direct Service Providers and the August 6, 2010, Online Year 3 Cost Report Training for Supports Coordination Organizations have been posted to the ODP Consulting website.
Announcement #124
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PM10-327 Revised Gross Adjustment Protocol Issued |
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) issued a revised Gross Adjustment Protocol for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. ODP had previously issued this protocol via Informational Packet #102-10 on July 19, 2010. PAR did not distribute this version of the protocol to members because it did not include the ability to request a gross adjustment related to a need to extend lines of credit and this omission was not consistent with statements made by the Department to PAR or with the prior protocol on gross adjustment.
Revised Protocol
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PM10-326 ISP Regs Approved, ODP Announces Webcasts |
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PAR Mail 2010-184 notified members that the Department of Public Welfare submitted to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission final-form regulations entitled Individual Support Plan for Individuals with Mental Retardation.
Final Form Regulations
Announcement 1
Announcement 2
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PM10-325 New Licensing Instruments for all Program Regs Next Week |
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PAR was advised by ODP that new versions of the LIIs for each of the regulations as well as the amended score-sheets will be available by the end of this month (August). Licensing representatives will not cite on the amended regulations until January 1, 2011 and regional licensing administrators will be available to provide technical assistance. PAR will alert members when this information becomes available.
Statement of Policy
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PM10-324 ODP Clarifies Base Funding Issues |
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The Office of Developmental Programs released a letter clarifying the Department’s position on cost settlement as it relates to base funded services and on year end contracts for waiver providers using base funding.
ODP Letter
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PM10-323 ODP Health Alert - Salmonella |
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The Office of Developmental Programs has issued a Health Alert on Salmonella.
View the ODP Alert
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PM10-322 ODP Info Memo #121 Travel Policy Change |
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The Office of Developmental Programs issued Informational Memo #121-10 which changes and clarifies a portion of the travel policy related to when an individual can use his or her personal funds to pay for a staff person’s travel cost under certain conditions and with safeguards.
ODP Announcement 121
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PM10-321 Register NOW for PAR's 9-23 General Membership Meeting |
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PAR Mail 2010-320 noted that at PAR’s next General Membership meeting on September 23rd Department of Public Welfare Secretary Dichter and attorney Paula Sanders will be featured.
Meeting Registration
Harrisburg Hilton
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PM10-320 Join PAR and DPW Secretary Dichter on Sept 23 |
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PM10-319 ODP Ancmt #118 Provider Info Center Enhancements |
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) issued Announcement #118-10 to inform Direct Services Providers that web‐based learning opportunities on the Provider Information Center (PIC) have been enhanced. According to ODP, this change will create an opportunity for credited professional development training where the learner can print a “Certificate of Achievement” that identifies training credit hours for the web‐based course.
Announcement 118-10
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PM10-318 BAS Needs Assessment Webcast 8-26 |
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The PA Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) will be presenting a webcast on Needs Assessment next Thursday August 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Webcast Link
Presentation Materials
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PM10-317 MHMR Coalition Urges Rendell to Protect Community Services |
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PM10-316 BAS ASERT Training Opportunity |
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The Bureau of Autism Services, Department of Public Welfare recently issued the following training announcement. There is no fee for this training, but registration is required by September 3. The registration form is included at the end of this PAR Mail.
BAS Virtual Training and Resource Center
FAQ
Registration Form
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PM10-315 ODP Bulletin 00-10-11 on Licensing |
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ODP has issued the Final #00-10-11 Bulletin entitled, “Obsolete Licensing Indicator System, Licensing Inspection Instruments and Licensing Weighting Systems Applicable to 55 Pa. Code Chapters 2380, 2390, 6400 and 6500. The bulletin and cover letter are attached below for your convenience.
Cover Letter
Bulletin 00-10-11
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PM10-314 ODP Ancmt #116 Related to Yr 3 Cost Reports |
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Office of Developmental Programs Announcement #116-10 includes important information regarding year three cost report submission.
Announcement 116-10
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PM10-313 ODP Ancmt #099 Reissued – Agency w Choice |
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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is reissuing the Agency with Choice Financial Management Service providers’ updated list as a result of updates to the agency names listed. The reissued memo, attached below, replaces the first Information Memo 099-10 (issued in PAR Mail 2010-261).
Reissued Memo 099-10
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PM10-312 Travel Policy Change Confirmed by ODP |
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The PAR office has received several questions from members regarding ODP’s travel policy as outlined in the 2010-11 Service Definitions. The current travel policy per the Service Definitions is: “In no instance should an individual with mental retardation pay the staff person’s travel costs out of their own personal funds.”
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PM10-311 Grants to Help States Crack Down on Health Ins Costs |
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Providers, like all employers, are facing rising health insurance costs for their employees. PAR continues to monitor and participate in the efforts of the state and federal government in addressing this critical issue. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced grant awards of $46 million to 45 states and the District of Columbia. These Affordable Care Act grants ($1 million each) will be used to help improve the oversight of proposed health insurance premium increases, take action against insurers seeking unreasonable rate hikes, and ensure consumers receive value for their premium dollars.
HHS News Release
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PM10-310 HelpinPA Launches Facebook Page |
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The Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Call Center has launched a HelpinPA Facebook page to provide greater access to Pennsylvania’s health and human services.
HelpinPA Facebook Page
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PM10-309 Learn How to Receive the Central PA ASERT Newsletter |
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PAR Staff have recently been in collaboration with the Central PA Autism Services, Education, Research and Training (ASERT) Center located in Lancaster, PA. The Central Region ASERT is a collaboration among the Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Philhaven’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and the Vista Foundation.
ASERT July Newsletter
ASERT Past Newsletters
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