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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
  • Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
  • Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
  • Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Filter Directives

  • December 30, 2024Early Intervention/Early Start

    D-2024-Early Intervention-001: Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments

  • December 27, 2024Case Management

    C-2024-Case Management-004: Individual Program Plan Implementation Update

  • December 27, 2024Legislation

    D-2024-Rates-001: Minimum Wage Increase – Effective January 1, 2025

  • December 27, 2024Self-Determination Program

    G-2024-Self-Determination Program-002: Self-Determination Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

  • December 27, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024-Rate Reform-014: Rate Reform Implementation for Miscellaneous Services

  • December 23, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024-Rate Reform-013: Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services

  • December 20, 2024Quality Incentive Program, Rate Reform

    Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

  • December 20, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024-Rate Reform-011: Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services

  • December 9, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024 Rate Reform-008: Implementation for Adult Day Services

  • December 5, 2024Case Management

    C-2024-Case Management-002: Updates to Standardized Individual Program Plan Format and Procedures

  • December 4, 2024Rate Reform

    D-2024-Rate Reform-009: Implementation for Personal Assistance, Independent and Supported Living Services, and Mobility Training Services

  • November 25, 2024Legislation

    D-2024-Legislation-002: 2024 Trailer Bill Language Summary

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