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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.

Filter Directives

  • August 31, 2020

    Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency

  • August 10, 2020

    Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

  • August 10, 2020

    Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19

  • July 28, 2020Emergencies

    Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

  • July 17, 2020Emergencies

    Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency

  • July 16, 2020Behavioral Health

    New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings

  • July 15, 2020Emergencies

    Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

  • July 10, 2020Emergencies

    Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

  • June 22, 2020Self-Determination Program

    Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies

  • June 18, 2020Emergencies

    Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services

  • June 15, 2020Early Intervention/Early Start

    Extension of Early Start Services

  • June 8, 2020Emergencies

    Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

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