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Overview of ODP's Intellectual Disability System.
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Overview of ODP's Intellectual Disability System.
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Overview of ODP's Intellectual DisabilitySystem
Throughout this document the term "People" signifies the person receiving services or
the person(s) representing him/her. As things change in People life, and the needs of
family. - ANS-person receiving services or the person(s) representing him/her. As things
change in People life, and the needs of family.
Although various sources of funding are available, the major funding source for
community services is through the two Waivers available to those with intellectual
disability - ANS-services is through the two Waivers available to those with intellectual
disability.
Remember that Waivers are always subject to - ANS-amendments and there is a limited
amount of Waiver funding available.
As we write this manual (Winter 2012-13), the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare, Office of Developmental Programs just completed a five year waiver -
ANS-renewal and revised state regulations governing the system. The changes will
impact procedures on state and local levels.
What does the Intellectual Disability System look like? - ANS-The Intellectual Disability
(ID) system is part of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) within the
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW).
People will access the ID system - ANS-through a County Office that is partnered with a
Regional Office.
Currently there are four - ANS-Regional Offices within the state of Pennsylvania that
partner with forty-eight County Offices.
People will need to register in the county where People live - ANS-in order to officially
become part of the ID system. This will allow People to request services and supports to
meet People needs.
People can find County Office in - ANS-the Blue pages of the phone book or in
Appendix B of this manual.
, It is helpful to note that some County Offices serve - ANS-more than one county in the
ID System. If People are unable to figure out what County Office will be able to help
them register, People can call the customer service hotline 1-888-565-9435. If People
are unsure if People will qualify for services,
If People are still uncertain if they qualify for services in the ID system - ANS-their
County Office can help People or People can call the customer service hotline.
If People are not registered in the system, then - ANS-People are limiting access to
services and supports in the state of Pennsylvania.
Autism Services, as it is not part of - ANS-the county based ID system.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) sets - ANS-policy and guidelines for the
County and Regional Offices to administer and implement ID programs.
The policies are published and distributed through - ANS-Bulletins, Memos, and
Informational Packets issued by the State Office.
People can access those documents through the Partnership Website -
ANS-www.TheTrainingPartnership.org, the ODP Consulting System website,
www.odpconsulting.net, or by contacting the Partnership 1-866-865-6170.
The Office of Developmental Programs is funded through - ANS-your tax dollars.
The Waiver program - ANS-which is most of the funding available in the system, is a
combination of federal Medicaid monies and state monies.
Base money - ANS-is a small amount of money the County Office can spend at its
discretion. It is state monies
How does Waiver Funding Flow from the
Federal and State Governments to the Individual? - ANS-1. Federal funds from the
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
2. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and Pennsylvania Office of
Developmental Programs (ODP).
3. Administrative Entities (AE)/County Programs, County Mental Health/Intellectual
Disability (MH/ID) Offices, AE/County Administrators.
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