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.

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January 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)
January 22, 2024Intermediate Care Facilities

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)
January 22, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services
January 8, 2024Home and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
January 8, 2024Home and Community-Based Alternatives

HCBA Waiver Guidance and Other Services
December 26, 2023Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Services
December 22, 2023Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Updated Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance
December 22, 2023Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Transition Supports
December 19, 2023Workforce

Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program – Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
December 11, 2023Rates

Adjustments to Independent Living Services Rate Models and Provider Rates Effective January 1, 2024
December 1, 2023Home and Community-Based Services

HCBS Monitoring & Corrective Action
November 30, 2023Rates

Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Through June 30, 2025