Regional Center Directives : CA Department of Developmental Services

DDS frequently distributes directives to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction on a variety of policy issues. Beginning on October 1, 2019, all directives will be posted to this page, although they may also be found in other sections of the DDS website.

Date	Subject	Summary
12/09/2024	D-2024 Rate Reform-008 Rate Reform Implementation for Adult Day Services Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C Enclosure D
12/05/2024	Updates to Standardized Individual Program Plan Format and Procedures Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C
12/04/2024	Rate Reform Implementation for Personal Assistance, Independent and Supported Living Services, and Mobility Training Services Enclosure A Enclosure B
11/25/2024	Rate Reform Implementation for Employment Services (revised 11.27.24) Enclosure A Enclosure B
11/25/2024	2024 Trailer Bill Language Summary
11/25/2024	2023 Trailer Bill Language Summary
11/21/2024	Rate Reform – Service Code Crosswalk
11/19/2024	Rate Reform Implementation for Early Start and Infant Development Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C
11/13/2024	Rate Reform Implementation for Adaptive Skills Training and Behavioral Services Enclosure A Enclosure B
10/30/2024	Rate Reform Implementation – Special Circumstances Enclosure A Enclosure B
10/21/2024	Coordinated Family Support Services: Program Updates
10/16/2024	C-2024-Rate-Reform-001 Minimum Wage & Mileage Rate Adjustments to Provider-Rates
10/07/2024	D-2024-Rate Reform-012 Rate Setting For Family Home Agencies Service Code 904
10/03/2024	Quality Incentive Program - Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Q1 2024
10/03/2024	Update - Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Enclosure
09/26/2024	Statewide Implicit Bias Training Updates
09/23/2024	Quality Incentive Program – Provider Directory Enclosure
09/20/2024	Notice of the Upcoming Review Year 2026 Payment Error Rate Measurement Cycle Enclosure
09/19/2024	Rate Reform Full Implementation Overview
09/11/2024	2024 IHRA Mileage Reimbursement
09/10/2024	Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant- Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapy
09/03/2024	Quality Incentive Program – Extension of Employment Capacity Measure and Incentive Payment Spanish
09/03/2024	Quality Incentive Program – Extension of Employment Access Measure and Incentive Payments Spanish
08/30/2024	Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Internship Program Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C
08/28/2024	Updates to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4688.22: Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapies
08/14/2024	Final Date to Accept Applications for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
07/31/2024	Guidelines to Mitigate Conflicts for Delegated Conservatorships
07/29/2024	Update – Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology Enclosure
07/19/2024	Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
07/17/2024	Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program
07/08/2024	Coordinated Career Pathways - English \| Arabic \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Vietnamese
07/08/2024	Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services - July 2024: English \| Arabic \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Traditional Chinese \| Vietnamese Enclosure A - English \| Arabic \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Traditional Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Vietnamese Enclosure B - English \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Traditional Chinese \| Vietnamese Enclosure C - English \| Arabic \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Traditional Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Vietnamese
07/05/2024	Claiming Instructions for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Enclosure – RC Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Claim Form
07/02/2024	Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-enrollment Transition Supports Guidance Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Enclosure A – Service Definition – General Self-Directed Supports Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Enclosure B – General Self-Directed Supports Through Participant-Directed Services Guide Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese Enclosure C – Initial Person-Centered Plan and General Self-Directed Supports Sample Invoice Template Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese
07/01/2024	Self Determination Program: Annual Regional Center Report on the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Traditional Chinese Vietnamese
07/01/2024	Updated Requirements for Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data Enclosure A - Race and Ethnicity Enclosure B - Preferred Language Enclosure C - Name, Pronouns, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Enclosure D - Residence Codes Enclosure E - Status Codes
06/28/2024	Standardized Individual Program Plan Template and Procedures Enclosure A – Individual Program Plan Template Enclosure B – Individual Program Plan Agreement and Signature Form Enclosure C – Individual Program Plan Guide for Regional Centers
06/27/2024	Update – Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program Update – Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program (Spanish) Enclosure A – Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts and Payment Subcodes Enclosure A – Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts and Payment Subcodes (Spanish)
06/17/2024	SDP Updated SANDIS Reporting Requirements - English \| Arabic \| Hmong \| Japanese \| Korean \| Laotian \| Russian \| Simplified Chinese \| Spanish \| Tagalog \| Vietnamese
06/07/2024	Lanterman Act Appeal Process Updates And Guidance Enclosure - Appeal Closure Email Templates
05/22/2024	Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Update Enclosure A - Lag Funding Agreement
04/30/2024	SDP Billing Requirments for Other Rates Enclosure A Billing Requirements Flowchart
04/26/2024	SB616 Sick Leave Update Effective January 1, 2024
04/25/2024	Self-Determination Program: Update to Financial Management Service Providers Requirements
04/25/2024	Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs Enclosure A - Employer Burden and Employment-Related Costs Template Form
04/11/2024	Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in 2024 for Children and Families in the Early Start Program (Spanish) Enclosure A - Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts Enclosure A - Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts (Spanish) Enclosure B - Examples of Service Authorization and Incentive Determination Enclosure B - Examples of Service Authorization and Incentive Determination (Spanish) Enclosure C - Table of Eligible Service Codes and Descriptions Enclosure C -Table of Eligible Service Codes and Descriptions (Spanish)
03/29/2024	Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start
03/25/2024	New Service: Coordinated Career Pathways Enclosure A – CCP Service Description Enclosure B – Person-Centered Career Plan Service Provider Fact Sheet Enclosure C – CCP Referral and Service Need Evaluation Form Enclosure D – CCP Fact Sheet for Potential Service Providers Enclosure E – CCP Fact Sheet for Individuals and Families Enclosure F – CCP Program Design Guidance
03/22/2024	Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
03/06/2024	Coordinated Family Support Services - Monthly Vendor Implementation Incentive Payments
02/08/2024	Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement
02/06/2024	Social Recreation, Camping and Nonmedical Therapies – Legislative Intent and Provider Access Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
01/23/2024	Nursing Policies & Procedures/Competency Training for Staff in the Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs (ARFPSHN) & Group Homes for Children with Special Health Care Needs (GHCSHN)
01/22/2024	Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
01/22/2024	Payment Assistance for Intermediate Care Facilities During the Transition to Managed Care (Please see the 01/30/2024 email update for the most recent information) 01/30/2024 Email Update Enclosure A - Lag Funding Agreement (revised. 1.29.24) Enclosure B - Lag Payment Attestation Form (revised. 1.29.24)
01/08/2024	HCBA Waiver Guidance and Other Services
01/08/2024	Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
12/26/2023	Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Services Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure A - Sample Invoice Template Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure B - Participant Guide Billing Requirements Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
12/22/2023	Self-Determination Program: Updated Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure A - Service Definition - General SD Supports Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure B - Initial PCP and General SD Supports Sample Invoice Template Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
12/22/2023	Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Transition Supports Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
12/19/2023	Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program – Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
12/11/2023	Adjustments to Independent Living Services Rate Models and Provider Rates Effective January 1, 2024
12/01/2023	HCBS Monitoring & Corrective Action Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
11/30/2023	Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Through June 30, 2025
11/30/2023	Remote Services Flexibility Through June 30, 2025
11/28/2023	Intermediate Care Facility for Developmentally Disabled Transition to Managed Care
11/22/2023	Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure A Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure B Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure C Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
11/22/2023	Self-Determination Program: Remote Services Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
11/22/2023	Coordinated Family Support Services in the Self-Determination Program Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
11/17/2023	Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP - Fiscal Year 23/24 Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
11/3/2023	Trailer Bill Changes for Restored Services and New Participant-Directed Services Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Enclosure A - Standardized Vendorization Packet for Restored Services Checklist Enclosure B - DS1890 Vendor Application Enclosure C - DS1891 Applicant Vendor Disclosure Statement Enclosure D - W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Enclosure E - HCBS Provider Agreement Form with Sample Enclosure F - Service Description
10/31/2023	Self-Determination Program: Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committees Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
10/26/2023	Regional Center Performance Measures - Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology Enclosure - Regional Center Performance Measures - Phase I Recognition and Payment Amounts by Measure and Regional Center
10/13/2023	Updated Claiming Deadline for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by ARPA Enclosure – ARPA for Part C Claim Form
09/29/2023	Self-Determination Program: Service Provider Background Checks Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
09/29/2023	Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
09/27/2023	Quality Incentive Program - Prevention and Wellness Measure - Expansion to FHA, EBSH, and RCFE
09/20/2023	Board of Directors’ Training Plan and Report Enclosure
09/12/2023	Workforce Development and Training - Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program Enclosure A - DSP Training Stipend Program Fact Sheet Enclosure B - DSP Training Stipend Program FAQs Enclosure C - DSP Training Stipend Agreement
08/21/2023	Absence Billings During a State of Emergency
08/16/2023	Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services Requirements
08/15/2023	Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Recreation Grants) Outreach Plan
08/02/2023	Electronic Visit Verification: Provider Compliance in The Self-Determination Program Enclosure A – EVV Bill Payer Provider Agreement Form Enclosure B – Bill Payer Services Flyer
07/20/2023	Self-Determination Program: Meetings of The Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC) Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/14/2023	Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity Incentives Enclosure – Employment Capacity - Incentive Payment Certification Form
07/14/2023	Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments Enclosure – Employment Access - Incentive Certification and Payment Form
07/14/2023	Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents – Additional Grant Awards
07/05/2023	Harbor Regional Center Social Rec Grant Award Letter
07/03/2023	Harbor Regional Center Social Rec Grant Award Letter YMCA and Affiliates
06/30/2023	Self-Determination Program: Final Extension of Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
06/08/2023	Regional Center Performance Measure – Equity & Cultural Humility, Language Access Enclosure – RCPM IPP Translations Spreadsheet
05/11/2023	Updated Rates for Participant-Directed Services Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
05/11/2023	Percentage of Rate Adjustment Used for Wages and Benefits for Direct Care Staff
04/27/2023	2023 Reimbursement Rate for In-Home Respite Agency Worker Travel Costs
04/26/2023	Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Revised Rates Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
04/19/2023	Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family Enclosure A – Service Code Description (Updated) Enclosure C – Referral & Service Need Form (Updated) Enclosure D – Quarterly Reporting Tool for Providers (Updated)
04/18/2023	Electronic Visit Verification Provider Compliance
04/14/2023	Monthly Reports from Vendors to DDS: Incidents of Behavioral Restraints, Seclusion, and Involuntary Emergency Medication
04/14/2023	Payments and Claims for Social Rec Grants - Updated Enclosure
04/12/2023	Regional Center Performance Measures – Employment, Participation in Competitive Integrated Employment Enclosure A – CIE 30-Day Placement Performance Targets FY 2022-23 Enclosure B – CIE 30-Day Placements Unduplicated Counts FY 2021-22
03/29/2023	Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program Spanish
03/27/2023	Update on Public Health Topics
03/27/2023	Ending Special Incident Reporting for COVID-19 and Mpox
03/21/2023	Position Statements and Exchange of Evidence in the Appeal Process
03/20/2023	Self-Determination Program: Standardized Vendorization Packet for Pre-Enrollment Supports Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure A - Vendor Packet Checklist Enclosure B - General Self-Directed Supports Qualifications and Agreement Form Enclosure C - Financial Management Services Self-Directed Supports Qualifications and Agreement Form Enclosure D - DS1890 Vendor Application with sample form and FAQs Enclosure E - DS1891 Applicant/Vendor Disclosure Statement with sample form Enclosure F - Conflict of Interest Form with FAQs Enclosure G - Business Associate Agreement/HIPAA Form with FAQs Enclosure H - Home and Community-Based Services Provider Agreement Form with sample form Enclosure I - W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
03/13/2023	Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Humility, Service Coordinator Competency in Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
03/13/2023	Update on Enhanced Service Coordination Enclosure
03/10/2023	Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule: Action Required For Non-Compliant Service Providers Spanish Enclosure Spanish
03/07/2023	Requirements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Consumers
03/03/2023	Updated Rate Schedules for Community Care Facilities Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
03/02/2023	Appeals Process Implementation: Mutual Consent and Good Faith Implementation of Final Hearing Decisions Summary of Changes to the Appeals Process
03/02/2023	Self-Determination Program: Updates to Billing Processes Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure
02/28/2023	Purchase of Service Data Meetings and Reporting
02/28/2023	Requirements Waived: Behavioral Therapy Services & Clinical Assessment Activities For Lanterman Act Eligibility
02/16/2023	Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
02/13/2023	Resumption of the Parental Fee Program Enclosure A - Parent Notification, English Enclosure B - Parent Notification, Spanish Enclosure C - Family Financial Statement Enclosure D - Informational Letter
02/10/2023	Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Competency, Linguistic Diversity Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C
02/01/2023	Funding to Support Compliance with the Home And Community-Based Services Final Rule HCBS Compliance Funding Plan, Enclosure A HCBS Funding FY 2022-23, Enclosure B
01/27/2023	Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family Enclosure A - Service Code Description Enclosure B - CFS Fact Sheet Enclosure C - Referral & Service Need Form Enclosure D - Quarterly Reporting Tool for Providers
01/26/2023	Extension-of-Waivers-Modifications-and-Directives-due-to-COVID-19
01/25/2023	Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training Enclosure A Enclosure B Enclosure C
01/24/2023	Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Action Required for Non-Compliant Service Providers Spanish
01/20/2023	Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
01/19/2023	Quality Incentive Program - Data Submission for Prevention and Wellness for Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs
01/12/2023	Quality Incentive Program - Service Access & Workforce Capacity Enclosure A
01/11/2023	Regional Center Audit Schedule – Fiscal Year 2023/24
01/06/2023	Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Enclosure
01/03/2023	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C - Early Start and Implementation on Individualized Basis
12/30/2022	Self-Determination Program: Continuing the Individual Budget and Spending Plan Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
12/28/2022	Changes Impacting the Individual Program Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan Process
12/28/2022	Regional Center Performance Measures – Person Centered Services Planning, Service Coordinator Facilitation Skills
12/20/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/19/2022	Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
12/15/2022	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Specialists
12/15/2022	Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity Enclosure A
12/13/2022	Regional Center Performance Measures - Early Start, Child Find and Identification Enclosure
12/13/2022	Regional Center Performance Measures - Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services
12/05/2022	Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson
12/02/2022	Self Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
12/01/2022	Alternative Nonresidential Services
12/01/2022	Tailored Day Services Enclosure A Enclosure B
11/23/2022	Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services
11/18/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
11/16/2022	Guidance on Payments for Restored Services
11/08/2022	Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
10/24/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/13/2022	June 2022 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers Enclosure
10/10/2022	Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Enclosure A Enclosure B
10/10/2022	Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity Enclosure A
09/30/2022	Intake and Assessment Requirements
09/30/2022	Quality Incentive Program - ARFPSHN Prevention & Wellness Enclosure A
09/30/2022	Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity Enclosure A Enclosure B
09/29/2022	Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP - Fiscal Year 22/23 - September 2022 Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
09/28/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/27/2022	Reporting Special Incidents Related to Monkeypox (MPX)
09/23/2022	Quality Incentive Program - Overview Enclosure
09/20/2022	Community Care Facility Rates Effective July 1, 2022
09/20/2022	Rates for Community Care Facilities Vendored for Seven or More Individuals
09/20/2022	Attendance of Attorneys in the Appeal Process
09/15/2022	Self-Determination Program: Adjustments to Individual Budget Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
09/14/2022	COVID-19 Policy Updates
09/12/2022	Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments and Notifications Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
08/29/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/29/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2022	Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/28/2022	Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
07/27/2022	Early Start Eligibility Changes
07/27/2022	Self-Determination Program: Regional Center Payment of Financial Management Services for SDP Participants Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/22/2022	Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee for the Self-Determination Program Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/05/2022	Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022 Emergency Preparedness Initial Training Flyer July-August RC Emergency Coordinator Roster July 5, 2022
06/30/2022	Claiming for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act
06/20/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/25/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/26/2022	Guidelines for Enhanced Service Coordination for Consumers with Low or No Purchase of Service
04/22/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/21/2022	Regional Center School Transition Liaison for Consumers Transitioning to Preschool or Kindergarten
04/14/2022	Funding to Improve Language Access & Cultural Competency
03/22/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
03/17/2022	Self-Determination Program: Home and Community-Based Services Setting Assessment Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure A Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure B Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
03/10/2022	Tracking COVID-19 Incidence
02/24/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
02/11/2022	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
02/08/2022	Sub-Code for Social Recreation Activities
01/28/2022	Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Certification Tool and Spending Plan Frequently Asked Questions
01/21/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
01/13/2022	Self-Determination Program: Goods and Services Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure A Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure B Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure C Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
12/23/2021	Booster Shot Mandate and Other Information
12/22/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/14/2021	Universal Indoor Mask Mandate and Booster Update
12/09/2021	Omicron Variant of COVID-19
11/04/2021	Participant Choice Specialists
11/03/2021	COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
10/27/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/25/2021	COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Update
10/19/2021	July 2021 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers Enclosure A: Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services Enclosure B: Restoration of Camping, Social Recreation and Other Services Per Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4648.5 Enclosure C: Rate Increases for Specified Services Enclosure D: Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021 Enclosure E: Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021 Enclosure F: Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan Enclosure G: Self-Determination Program Statewide Availability
10/07/2021	Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5 Spanish Arabic Armenian Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Farsi Hmong Korean Tagalog Vietnamese
10/04/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/28/2021	State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate
09/27/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/24/2021	COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
09/16/2021	Annual Presentation of National Core Indicators (NCI) Data
09/15/2021	Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE
08/25/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/24/2021	Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021 Enclosure A Enclosure B
08/24/2021	Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021 Enclosure A Enclosure B
08/13/2021	Guidance Regarding Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Engagement Guide
08/09/2021	State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance
08/05/2021	Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services Enclosure: Lanterman Act Eligibility Criteria
07/29/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/22/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
07/21/2021	Rescission of Directive Regarding Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness due to COVID-19
07/16/2021	Vendor Fiscal Audit Administrative Reviews
07/15/2021	Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program
07/07/2021	Self-Determination Statewide Availability - July 2021
06/29/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/28/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/05/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/27/2021	Updated Overtime Rate for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
04/21/2021	Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities
04/21/2021	In-Person Monitoring Visits
04/02/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/29/2021	Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During COVID-19 Enclosure: eBilling Provider Certification
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Methodology for Determining the Vendor Monthly Unit Rate for Group Supported Employment Providers for Alternative Services
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure A: Methodology for Determining Reimbursements for Transportation Providers for Alternative Services Enclosure B: Template for Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Services
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Template for Request for a Monthly Rate for a New Vendor
03/23/2021	Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers
03/17/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/16/2021	SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type
03/09/2021	Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination Sample Letter for Eligible Consumers Ages 16 through 64 beginning March 15, 2021
03/01/2021	2021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting
02/18/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
02/12/2021	Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
01/29/2021	Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities Enclosure: FDC and PDC I/DD Surge Referral Process
01/27/2021	Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/15/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
01/08/2021	Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19
01/04/2021	Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/04/2021	Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: December 2020 Reporting Survey
12/23/2020	Overtime Pay for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
12/23/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/18/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/02/2020	Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure A: Suggested Template for Submitting Questions to the Regional Center Enclosure B: Service Codes with Calculated Monthly Rates for Alternative Services
12/01/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
11/19/2020	Waiver of Self-Determination Program Budget Restrictions for Financial Management Services
11/10/2020	Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure - Alternative Nonresidential Services Sample Survey
10/30/2020	Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
10/28/2020	Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative Nonresidential Services
10/28/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/07/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/02/2020	Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services
09/18/2020	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
09/02/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/31/2020	Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Enclosure – Certification of Alternative Nonresidental Services
08/10/2020	Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
08/10/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/17/2020	Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency Enclosure A: Sample of Certification of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery Enclosure B: Sample of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery Log Enclosure C: Sample of Quarterly Report of Remote and Alternative Service Delivery for Nonresidential Services
07/16/2020	New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings
07/15/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/10/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/22/2020	Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies COVID-19 Request for Department of Justice Name Check
06/18/2020	Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services
06/15/2020	Extension of Early Start Services
06/08/2020	Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/08/2020	Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
05/22/2020	Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
05/22/2020	Amended Requirements for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
05/18/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/08/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/07/2020	Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services
05/01/2020	Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
05/01/2020	COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
04/16/2020	Reporting Deaths Related To COVID-19 In SANDIS
04/16/2020	Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
04/15/2020	Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
04/03/2020	Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in SANDIS
04/02/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
03/30/2020	Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
03/30/2020	Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19
03/25/2020	Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
03/25/2020	Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
03/25/2020	Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
03/23/2020	Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
03/23/2020	Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
03/20/2020	Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Residential Settings.
03/20/2020	Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
03/18/2020	Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers
03/18/2020	Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
03/12/2020	Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home
03/12/2020	Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
03/12/2020	Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
03/02/2020	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
11/04/2019	Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks
10/23/2019	Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
09/03/2019	Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
02/13/2019	Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
01/11/2019	Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan
12/21/2018	Independent Facilitators
12/21/2018	Financial Management Services

Last modified: April 29, 2023

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