Program Directives

DateSubjectCategory
05/20/2025Rate Reform - Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 5/13/25Update
05/14/2025D-2025-Case Management-007: Access to Client Information
05/09/2025Rate Reform - Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 4/22/25Update
05/7/2025D-2025-Rate Reform-002: Service Code MisalignmentsDirective
04/22/2025D-2025-Self-Determination Program-001: Self-Determination Program: Additional Requirement for Entities Applying for Self-Determination Program Financial Management Service Vendorization
04/17/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-006: Quality Incentive Program – Provider Directory Lump Sum Incentive Payments (WAVE 1)
04/17/2025 P-2025-Therapies-001: Procedure for Seeking Peer Review Approval Prior to Use of Electroconvulsive Therapy for Individuals Receiving Regional Center Services
04/15/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-008: Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2023-24
04/15/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-007: Quality Incentive Program – Prevention and Wellness Measure for Fiscal Year 2023-24
04/14/2025G-2025-Case Management-001 Remote Planning Team Meetings
04/10/2025G-2025-Conservatorship-001 Statement Requirement for Termination for Limited Conservatorship
04/10/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-004 Quality Incentive Program - Provider Directory
04/09/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-003: Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-24
04/09/2025C-2025-Housing-001 Attachment: Definition and Criteria for "Risk of Homelessness"
04/04/2025C-2025-Regional Center Performance Measures-001 Regional Center Performance Measures Incentives For Fiscal Year 2023-24
4/1/2025D-2025-Early Start-001: Transition of Status 1 Children Over Three Years of AgeDirective
4/1/2025D-2025-Rate Reform-001: Rate Reform Implementation - Service Acknowledgement Form Extension, Quality Incentive Program and Provider Directory UpdatesDirective
3/28/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-007 REV3: Rate Reform Implementation for Employment ServicesDirective
3/21/2025D-2025-Legislation-001: Standardized Information Packet - A Guide to California's Lanterman ActDirective
3/14/2025G-2025-Home and Community-Based Services-001: Funding to Support Compliance with the Home and Community-Based Services Final RuleGuidance
3/14/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-005 Quality Incentive Program - WAVE 2 Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Calendar Year 2024Directive
3/12/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-002: Quality Incentive Program - Service Access and Workforce Capacity (CY 2023) Incentive PaymentsDirective
3/6/2025D-2025-Community Services Division-003: Remote Services - Day Programs and Independent Living Services Directive
3/6/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-001 REV: Quality Incentive Program - Employment Capacity Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-24Directive
3/4/2025D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-001: Quality Incentive Program - Employment Capacity Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-24Directive
2/14/2025C-2025-Rates-001: New Financial Management Services Rates Effective January 1, 2025Correspondence
2/4/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-013 REV Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services, Employer of Record, and Participant Directed Services
Directive
2/4/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-011: REV Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services

Directive
1/30/2025D-2025-Community Services Division-002: Required Changes to Conflict-Of-Interest PoliciesDirective
1/22/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-006 REV Transportation Services
Directive
1/22/2025P-2024-Rate Reform-002 REV Service Code CrosswalkProgram Guidelines
1/17/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-007 REV2 Rate Reform Implementation for Employment ServicesDirective
1/17/2025C-2025-Case Management-001 Guides for Families to Prepare for Individual Program Plan MeetingsCorrespondence
1/16/2025G-2024-Self-Determination Program-002 REV: Self-Determination Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Guidance
1/14/2025D-2025-Emergencies-001: Emergency Rate Adjustment Authority for WildfiresDirective
1/14/2025D-2025-Case Management-001: Update to Timely Access to An Individual’s RecordsDirective
1/3/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-015 Mileage Calculation for Transportation Services ProvidersDirective
1/2/2025D-2024-Rate Reform-016: Rate Reform Guidance - Transitional RatesDirective
12/31/2024P-2024-Regional Center Performance Measures-001: Regional Center Performance Measures - Self-Determination Program Incentive PaymentProgram Guidelines
12/30/2024D-2024-Early Intervention-001: Early Intervention Services in Natural EnvironmentsDirective
12/27/2024C-2024-Case Management-004: Individual Program Plan Implementation UpdateCorrespondence
12/27/2024D-2024-Rates-001: Minimum Wage Increase - Effective January 1, 2025Directive
12/27/2024G-2024-Self-Determination Program-002: Self-Determination Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Guidance
12/27/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-014: Rate Reform Implementation for Miscellaneous Services
Directive
12/23/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-013: Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services
Directive
12/20/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-011: Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services

Directive
12/9/2024D-2024 Rate Reform-008 Rate Reform Implementation for Adult Day Services
Directive
12/5/2024C-2024-Case Management-002: Updates to Standardized Individual Program Plan Format and Procedures
Correspondence
12/4/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-009: Rate Reform Implementation for Personal Assistance, Independent and Supported Living Services, and Mobility Training Services

Directive
11/25/2024D-2024-Self-Determination Program-002: Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services PaymentDirective
11/25/2024D-2024-Legislation-002: 2024 Trailer Bill Language Summary Directive
11/25/2024D-2024-Legislation-001: 2023 Trailer Bill Language Summary Directive
11/19/2024Rate Reform Implementation for Specialized Services

Rate Reform Guidance
11/19/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-003: Rate Reform Implementation for Early Start and Infant Development

Directive
11/13/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-004: Rate Reform Implementation for Adaptive Skills Training and Behavioral Services
Directive
10/30/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-002: Rate Reform Implementation - Special Circumstances

Directive
10/21/2024G-2024-Coordinated Family Supports-001: Coordinated Family Support Services: Program UpdatesGuidance
10/16/2024C-2024-Rate-Reform-001 Minimum Wage & Mileage Rate Adjustments to Provider-RatesCorrespondence
10/7/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-012 Rate Setting For Family Home Agencies Service Code 904Directive
10/3/2024D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-004: Quality Incentive Program - Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Q1 2024Directive
10/3/2024P-2024-Intermediate Care Facilities-001: Update - Intermediate Care Facilities Lag FundingProgram Guidelines
9/26/2024D-2024-Equity-001: Statewide Implicit Bias Training UpdatesDirective
9/23/2024D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-003: Quality Incentive Program - Provider DirectoryDirective
9/20/2024C-2024-Audits-001: Notice of the Upcoming Review Year 2026 Payment Error Rate Measurement CycleCorrespondence
9/19/2024D-2024-Rate Reform-001: Rate Reform Full Implementation OverviewDirective
9/13/2024C-2024-Case Management-005: Your Plan - A Guide for Individuals to Prepare for IPP MeetingsCorrespondence
9/11/20242024 IHRA Mileage Reimbursement
9/10/2024 Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant- Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapy
9/3/2024Quality Incentive Program - Extension of Employment Capacity Measure and Incentive Payment
9/3/2024Quality Incentive Program - Extension of Employment Access Measure and Incentive Payments
8/30/2024Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Internship Program
8/28/2024 Updates to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4688.22: Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapies
8/14/2024Final Date to Accept Applications for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
7/31/2024Guidelines to Mitigate Conflicts for Delegated Conservatorships
7/29/2024Update – Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology
7/19/2024Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
7/17/2024Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program
7/8/2024Coordinated Career Pathways - English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
7/8/2024Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services - July 2024: English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Traditional Chinese | Vietnamese
7/5/2024Claiming Instructions for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
7/2/2024Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-enrollment Transition Supports Guidance
Enclosure A – Service Definition – General Self-Directed Supports
Enclosure B – General Self-Directed Supports Through Participant-Directed Services Guide
Enclosure C – Initial Person-Centered Plan and General Self-Directed Supports Sample Invoice Template
7/1/2024Self Determination Program: Annual Regional Center Report on the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee
7/1/2024Updated Requirements for Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data
6/28/2024Standardized Individual Program Plan Template and Procedures
6/27/2024Update – Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program
Enclosure A – Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts and Payment Subcodes
6/17/2024SDP Updated SANDIS Reporting Requirements - English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
6/7/2024Lanterman Act Appeal Process Updates And Guidance
5/22/2024Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Update
4/30/2024
4/26/2024SB616 Sick Leave Update Effective January 1, 2024
4/25/2024Self-Determination Program: Update to Financial Management Service Providers Requirements
4/25/2024Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs
4/11/2024Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in The Early Start Program
Enclosure A - Table of Tiered Incentive Amounts
Enclosure B - Examples of Service Authorization and Incentive Determination
Enclosure C - Table of Eligible Service Codes and Descriptions
3/29/2024Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start
3/25/2024New Service: Coordinated Career Pathways
3/22/2024Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
3/6/2024Coordinated Family Support Services - Monthly Vendor Implementation Incentive Payments
2/8/2024Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement
2/6/2024Social Recreation, Camping and Nonmedical Therapies – Legislative Intent and Provider Access
1/23/2024Nursing 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)
1/22/2024Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services
1/22/2024Payment Assistance for Intermediate Care Facilities During the Transition to Managed Care
(Please see the 01/30/2024 email update for the most recent information)
1/8/2024HCBA Waiver Guidance and Other Services
1/8/2024Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
12/26/2023Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Services

Enclosure A - Sample Invoice Template

Enclosure B - Participant Guide Billing Requirements
12/22/2023Self-Determination Program: Updated Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance
Enclosure A - Service Definition - General SD Supports
Enclosure B - Initial PCP and General SD Supports Sample Invoice Template
12/22/2023Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Transition Supports
12/19/2023Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program – Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
12/11/2023Adjustments to Independent Living Services Rate Models and Provider Rates Effective January 1, 2024
12/1/2023HCBS Monitoring & Corrective Action
11/30/2023Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Through June 30, 2025
11/30/2023Remote Services Flexibility Through June 30, 2025
11/28/2023Intermediate Care Facility for Developmentally Disabled Transition to Managed Care
11/22/2023Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services
Enclosure A
Enclosure B
Enclosure C
11/22/2023Self-Determination Program: Remote Services
11/22/2023Coordinated Family Support Services in the Self-Determination Program
11/17/2023Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP - Fiscal Year 23/24
11/3/2023Trailer Bill Changes for Restored Services and New Participant-Directed Services 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
              10/31/2023Self-Determination Program: Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committees
              10/26/2023Regional Center Performance Measures - Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology
              10/13/2023Updated Claiming Deadline for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by ARPA
              9/29/2023Self-Determination Program: Service Provider Background Checks
              9/29/2023 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments
              9/27/2023Quality Incentive Program - Prevention and Wellness Measure - Expansion to FHA, EBSH, and RCFE
              9/20/2023Board of Directors’ Training Plan and Report
              9/12/2023Workforce Development and Training - Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program
              8/21/2023Absence Billings During a State of Emergency
              8/16/2023Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services Requirements
              8/15/2023Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Recreation Grants) Outreach Plan
              8/2/2023Electronic Visit Verification: Provider Compliance in The Self-Determination Program
              7/20/2023Self-Determination Program: Meetings of The Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC)
              7/14/2023Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity Incentives
              7/14/2023Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments
              7/14/2023Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents – Additional Grant Awards
              7/5/2023Harbor Regional Center Social Rec Grant Award Letter
              7/3/2023Harbor Regional Center Social Rec Grant Award Letter YMCA and Affiliates
              6/30/2023 Self-Determination Program: Final Extension of Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition SupportsEnclosure
              6/8/2023Regional Center Performance Measure – Equity & Cultural Humility, Language Access
              5/11/2023Updated Rates for Participant-Directed Services Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
              5/11/2023Percentage of Rate Adjustment Used for Wages and Benefits for Direct Care Staff
              4/27/20232023 Reimbursement Rate for In-Home Respite Agency Worker Travel Costs
              4/26/2023Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Revised RatesEnclosure
              4/19/2023Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family
              4/18/2023Electronic Visit Verification Provider Compliance
              4/14/2023Monthly Reports from Vendors to DDS: Incidents of Behavioral Restraints, Seclusion, and Involuntary Emergency Medication
              4/14/2023Payments and Claims for Social Rec Grants - Updated
              4/12/2023Regional Center Performance Measures – Employment, Participation in Competitive Integrated Employment
              3/29/2023Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
              3/27/2023Update on Public Health Topics
              3/27/2023Ending Special Incident Reporting for COVID-19 and Mpox
              3/21/2023Position Statements and Exchange of Evidence in the Appeal Process
              3/20/2023Self-Determination Program: Standardized Vendorization Packet for Pre-Enrollment SupportsEnclosure 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
                                3/13/2023Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Humility, Service Coordinator Competency in Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
                                3/13/2023Update on Enhanced Service Coordination
                                3/10/2023Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule: Action Required For Non-Compliant Service ProvidersEnclosure
                                3/7/2023Requirements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Consumers
                                3/3/2023Updated Rate Schedules for Community Care Facilities Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
                                3/2/2023Appeals Process Implementation:
                                3/2/2023Self-Determination Program: Updates to Billing ProcessesEnclosure
                                2/28/2023Purchase of Service Data Meetings and Reporting
                                2/28/2023Requirements Waived: Behavioral Therapy Services & Clinical Assessment Activities For Lanterman Act Eligibility
                                2/16/2023Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                2/13/2023Resumption of the Parental Fee Program
                                2/10/2023Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Competency, Linguistic Diversity
                                2/1/2023Funding to Support Compliance with the Home And Community-Based Services Final Rule
                                1/27/2023Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family
                                1/26/2023Extension-of-Waivers-Modifications-and-Directives-due-to-COVID-19
                                1/25/2023Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training
                                1/24/2023Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Action Required for Non-Compliant Service Providers
                                1/20/2023Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments
                                1/19/2023Quality Incentive Program - Data Submission for Prevention and Wellness for Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs
                                1/12/2023 Quality Incentive Program - Service Access & Workforce Capacity
                                1/11/2023Regional Center Audit Schedule – Fiscal Year 2023/24
                                1/6/2023Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate
                                1/3/2023Individuals 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
                                12/5/2022Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson
                                12/2/2022Self Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet
                                12/1/2022Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                12/1/2022Tailored 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
                                11/8/2022Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
                                11/2/2022Requirements for Regional Center Biennial Vendor File Reviews
                                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
                                9/30/2022Intake and Assessment Requirements
                                9/30/2022Quality Incentive Program - ARFPSHN Prevention & Wellness
                                9/30/2022Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity
                                9/29/2022 Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP - Fiscal Year 22/23 - September 2022
                                9/28/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                9/27/2022Reporting Special Incidents Related to Monkeypox (MPX)
                                9/23/2022Quality Incentive Program - Overview
                                9/20/2022Community Care Facility Rates Effective July 1, 2022
                                9/20/2022Rates for Community Care Facilities Vendored for Seven or More Individuals
                                9/20/2022Attendance of Attorneys in the Appeal Process
                                9/15/2022 Self-Determination Program: Adjustments to Individual Budget
                                9/14/2022COVID-19 Policy Updates
                                9/12/2022Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments and Notifications
                                8/29/2022Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/29/2022Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/28/2022Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance
                                7/28/2022Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
                                7/27/2022Early Start Eligibility Changes
                                7/27/2022 Self-Determination Program: Regional Center Payment of Financial Management Services for SDP Participants
                                7/22/2022 Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee for the Self-Determination Program
                                7/5/2022Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022
                                6/30/2022Claiming for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act
                                6/20/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                5/25/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                4/26/2022 Guidelines for Enhanced Service Coordination for Consumers with Low or No Purchase of Service
                                4/22/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                4/21/2022Regional Center School Transition Liaison for Consumers Transitioning to Preschool or Kindergarten
                                4/14/2022 Funding to Improve Language Access & Cultural Competency
                                3/22/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                3/17/2022Self-Determination Program: Home and Community-Based Services Setting AssessmentEnclosure AEnclosure B
                                3/10/2022Tracking COVID-19 Incidence
                                2/24/2022Extension of Waivers Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
                                2/11/2022Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
                                2/8/2022Sub-Code for Social Recreation Activities
                                1/28/2022Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Certification Tool and Spending Plan Frequently Asked Questions
                                1/21/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                1/13/2022Self-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
                                12/9/2021 Omicron Variant of COVID-19
                                11/4/2021Participant Choice Specialists
                                11/3/2021COVID-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
                                10/7/2021Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5
                                10/4/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                9/28/2021State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate
                                9/27/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                9/24/2021COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
                                9/16/2021Annual Presentation of National Core Indicators (NCI) Data
                                9/15/2021Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE
                                8/25/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                8/24/2021Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021
                                8/24/2021Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021
                                8/13/2021Guidance Regarding Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                8/9/2021State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance
                                8/5/2021Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services
                                7/29/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/22/2021Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                7/21/2021Rescission of Directive Regarding Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness due to COVID-19
                                7/16/2021Vendor Fiscal Audit Administrative Reviews
                                7/15/2021Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program
                                7/7/2021Self-Determination Statewide Availability - July 2021
                                6/29/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                5/28/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                5/5/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                4/27/2021Updated Overtime Rate for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
                                4/21/2021Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities
                                4/21/2021In-Person Monitoring Visits
                                4/2/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                3/29/2021Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During COVID-19
                                3/29/2021 Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                3/29/2021Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                3/29/2021Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                3/23/2021Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers
                                3/17/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                3/16/2021SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type
                                3/9/2021Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
                                3/1/20212021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting
                                2/18/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                2/12/2021Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
                                1/29/2021Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities
                                1/27/2021Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                1/15/2021Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                1/8/2021Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19
                                1/4/2021Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                1/4/2021Guidance 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
                                12/2/2020Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                12/1/2020Extension 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
                                10/7/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                10/2/2020Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services
                                9/18/2020Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
                                9/2/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                8/31/2020Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
                                8/10/2020Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
                                8/10/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/28/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/17/2020Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency
                                7/16/2020New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings
                                7/15/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                7/10/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                6/22/2020Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies
                                6/18/2020Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services
                                6/15/2020Extension of Early Start Services
                                6/8/2020Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                6/8/2020Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
                                5/22/2020Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
                                5/22/2020Amended Requirements for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
                                5/18/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                5/8/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                5/7/2020Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services
                                5/1/2020Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
                                5/1/2020COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
                                4/16/2020Reporting Deaths Related To COVID-19 In SANDIS
                                4/16/2020Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
                                4/15/2020Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
                                4/3/2020Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in SANDIS
                                4/2/2020Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                3/30/2020Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
                                3/30/2020Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19​​
                                3/25/2020Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
                                3/25/2020Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
                                3/25/2020Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
                                3/23/2020Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
                                3/23/2020Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
                                3/20/2020Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Residential Settings.
                                3/20/2020Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
                                3/18/2020Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers
                                3/18/2020Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
                                3/12/2020Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home
                                3/12/2020Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
                                3/12/2020Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
                                3/2/2020Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
                                11/4/2019Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks
                                10/23/2019Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
                                9/3/2019Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
                                2/13/2019Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
                                1/11/2019Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan
                                12/21/2018Independent Facilitators
                                12/21/2018Financial Management Services


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