Regional Center Directives

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.

DateSubject
02/01/2023Funding to Support Compliance with the Home And Community-Based Services Final Rule
01/27/2023Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family
01/26/2023Extension-of-Waivers-Modifications-and-Directives-due-to-COVID-19
01/25/2023Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training
01/24/2023Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Action Required for Non-Compliant Service Providers
01/20/2023Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments
01/19/2023Quality 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
01/11/2023Regional Center Audit Schedule – Fiscal Year 2023/24
01/06/2023Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate
01/03/2023Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C - Early Start and Implementation on Individualized Basis
12/30/2022Self-Determination Program: Continuing the Individual Budget and Spending Plan
12/28/2022Changes Impacting the Individual Program Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan Process
12/28/2022Regional Center Performance Measures – Person Centered Services Planning, Service Coordinator Facilitation Skills
12/20/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/19/2022Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
12/15/2022Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Specialists
12/15/2022Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity
12/13/2022Regional Center Performance Measures - Early Start, Child Find and Identification
12/13/2022Regional Center Performance Measures - Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services
12/02/2022Self Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet
12/01/2022Alternative Nonresidential Services
12/01/2022Tailored Day Services
11/23/2022Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services
11/18/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
11/16/2022Guidance on Payments for Restored Services
11/08/2022Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
10/24/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/13/2022June 2022 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers
10/10/2022Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access
10/10/2022Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity
09/30/2022Quality Incentive Program - ARFPSHN Prevention & Wellness
09/30/2022Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity
09/29/2022 Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP - Fiscal Year 22/23 - September 2022
09/28/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/27/2022Reporting Special Incidents Related to Monkeypox (MPX)
09/23/2022Quality Incentive Program - Overview
09/20/2022Community Care Facility Rates Effective July 1, 2022
09/20/2022Rates for Community Care Facilities Vendored for Seven or More Individuals
09/20/2022Attendance of Attorneys in the Appeal Process
09/15/2022 Self-Determination Program: Adjustments to Individual Budget
09/14/2022COVID-19 Policy Updates
09/12/2022Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments and Notifications
08/29/2022Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/29/2022Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2022Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance
07/28/2022Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
07/27/2022Early Start Eligibility Changes
07/27/2022 Self-Determination Program: Regional Center Payment of Financial Management Services for SDP Participants
07/22/2022 Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee for the Self-Determination Program
07/05/2022Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022
06/30/2022Claiming 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
04/21/2022Regional 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
03/17/2022Self-Determination Program: Home and Community-Based Services Setting AssessmentEnclosure AEnclosure B
03/10/2022Tracking COVID-19 Incidence
02/24/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
02/11/2022Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
01/28/2022Self-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
01/13/2022Self-Determination Program: Goods and ServicesEnclosure AEnclosure BEnclosure C
12/23/2021Booster Shot Mandate and Other Information
12/22/2021Extension 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
11/04/2021Participant Choice Specialists
11/03/2021COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
10/27/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/25/2021COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Update
10/19/2021July 2021 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers
10/07/2021Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5
10/04/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/28/2021State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate
09/27/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/24/2021COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
09/15/2021Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE
08/25/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/24/2021Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021
08/24/2021Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021
08/13/2021Guidance Regarding Alternative Nonresidential Services
08/09/2021State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance
08/05/2021Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services
07/29/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/22/2021Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
07/21/2021Rescission of Directive Regarding Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness due to COVID-19
07/15/2021Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program
07/07/2021Self-Determination Statewide Availability - July 2021
06/29/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/28/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/05/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/27/2021Updated Overtime Rate for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
04/21/2021Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities
04/21/2021In-Person Monitoring Visits
04/02/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/29/2021Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During COVID-19
03/29/2021 Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
03/29/2021Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
03/29/2021Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services
03/23/2021Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers
03/17/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/16/2021SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type
03/09/2021Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
03/01/20212021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting
02/18/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
02/12/2021Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
01/29/2021Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities
01/27/2021Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/15/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
01/08/2021Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19
01/04/2021Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/04/2021Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
12/23/2020Overtime Pay for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
12/23/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/18/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
12/02/2020Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
12/01/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
11/19/2020Waiver of Self-Determination Program Budget Restrictions for Financial Management Services
11/10/2020Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
10/30/2020Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
10/28/2020Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative Nonresidential Services
10/28/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/07/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/02/2020Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services
09/18/2020Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
09/02/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/31/2020Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
08/10/2020Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
08/10/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/17/2020Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency
07/16/2020New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings
07/15/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/10/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/22/2020Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies
06/18/2020Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services
06/15/2020Extension of Early Start Services
06/08/2020Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/08/2020Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
05/22/2020Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
05/22/2020Amended Requirements for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
05/18/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/08/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/07/2020Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services
05/01/2020Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
05/01/2020COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
04/16/2020Reporting Deaths Related To COVID-19 In SANDIS
04/16/2020Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
04/15/2020Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
04/03/2020Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in SANDIS
04/02/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
03/30/2020Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
03/30/2020Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19​​
03/25/2020Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
03/25/2020Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
03/25/2020Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
03/23/2020Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
03/23/2020Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
03/20/2020Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Residential Settings.
03/20/2020Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
03/18/2020Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers
03/18/2020Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
03/12/2020Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home
03/12/2020Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
03/12/2020Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
03/02/2020Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
11/04/2019Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks
10/23/2019Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
09/03/2019Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
02/13/2019Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
01/11/2019Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan
12/21/2018Independent Facilitators
12/21/2018Financial Management Services


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Last modified: October 23, 2020