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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
  • Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
  • Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
  • Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Archives

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Rate Reform Process Timeline as of 06/04/26

June 4, 2026

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Rate Reform – Exemptions Data as of 06/1/26

June 1, 2026

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Rate Reform – Authorization Completion Reporting per Regional Center as of 5/29/26

May 29, 2026

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Authorization Completion Report Updates – May 22

May 22, 2026

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Rate Reform – Authorization Completion Reporting per Regional Center as of 5/15/26

May 15, 2026

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Rate Reform – Authorization Completion Reporting per Regional Center as of 5/8/26

May 8, 2026

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Rate Reform – Exemptions Data as of May 4

May 4, 2026

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Rate Reform – Process Timeline as of 05/20/26

April 28, 2026

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Rate Reform – Process Timeline as of 04/28/26

April 28, 2026

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Authorization Completion Report Updates – April 24

April 24, 2026

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Rate Reform – Authorization Completion Reporting per Regional Center as of 4/17/26

April 17, 2026

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Rate Reform – Exemptions Data as of 04/13/26

April 13, 2026

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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Early Start BabyLine Services and Referrals

Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov

Contact

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Location

1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Helpful Resources

Early Start BabyLine Referrals
Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov
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