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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

  • September 20, 2024Audits

    C-2024-Audits-001: Notice of the Upcoming Review Year 2026 Payment Error Rate Measurement Cycle

  • September 19, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024-Rate Reform-001: Full Implementation Overview

  • September 18, 2024Rate Reform

    Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

  • September 18, 2024Rate Reform

    Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

  • September 13, 2024Case Management

    C-2024-Case Management-005: Your Plan – A Guide for Individuals to Prepare for IPP Meetings

  • September 11, 2024

    2024 IHRA Mileage Reimbursement

  • September 10, 2024

    Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant- Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapy

  • September 3, 2024Rate Reform

    Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

  • September 3, 2024Quality Incentive Program

    D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-001: Extension of Employment Capacity Measure and Incentive Payment

  • September 3, 2024Quality Incentive Program

    D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-002: Extension of Employment Access Measure and Incentive Payments

  • August 30, 2024Workforce

    C-2024-Workforce-001: Direct Service Professional Internship Program

  • August 28, 2024

    Updates to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4688.22: Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapies

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