Date Subject Summary Category
12/31/2025 D-2025-Reporting Requirements-004: Reporting Requirements for Service Disagreements, Denials and Notices of Action During the Individual Program Plan Meeting Directive
12/31/2025 P-2025-Reporting Requirements-003: SIR Regulations Update Program Guidelines
12/29/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-022: Quality Incentive Program – Final Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Calendar Year 2024 Directive
12/26/2025 D-2025-Home and Community-Based Services-001: Ongoing Compliance Monitoring and Reporting for Home and Community-Based Services Settings

Directive
12/24/2025 G-2025-Reporting Requirements-004: Best Practices for the Ethical and Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Within Regional Centers

Guidance
12/24/2025 G-2025-Case Management-008: Transition of Status U Children Over Five Years of Age Guidance
12/23/2025 C-2025-Regional Center Operations-002: Tracking Expenses for the California Public Records Act Correspondence
12/19/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-008 REV: Rate Reform Implementation for Adult Day Services Directive
12/04/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-020: Employment Capacity Incentive Payment for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
12/04/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-021: Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
12/03/2025 D-2025-Case Management-002: Quarterly Reporting on Intake Assessment

Directive
11/25/2025 D-2025-Self Determination Program-003: Self-Determination Program – Initial Individual Budgets and Spending Plans

Directive
11/24/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, & Provider Directory Highlights

  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Rate Reform Guidance
    11/20/2025 D-2025-Case Management-011: Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act Directive
    11/18/2025 P-2025-Reporting Requirements-002: Purchase of Service Data Meetings, Reporting and Website Posting Requirements for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Program Guidelines
    11/18/2025 G-2025-Office of Statewide Clinical Services-001: Instructions for Requesting Authorization for The Purchase of Out-Of-State Services Guidance
    11/14/2025 D-2025-Regional Center Operations-004: Provider Directory – Standardized Vendorization

    Directive
    11/06/2025 D-2025-Self-Determination Program-002: Regional Center Reporting about Large Changes in Self-Determination Individual Budgets

    Attachment A

    Directive
    11/05/2025 P-2025-Reporting Requirements-001: Annual Reporting on Paid Internship Program and Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments

    Program Guidelines
    10/31/2025 D-2025-Legislation-003: Legislative Updates Directive
    10/31/2025 G-2025-Reporting Requirements-002: Intervention Reporting Requirements Guidance
    10/28/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-006 REV Transportation Services

    Directive
    10/24/2025 G-2025-Reporting Requirements-003: Board of Directors’ Training Plan and Report

    Guidance
    10/22/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-011: Updated Billing Instructions for Broker Services Directive
    10/17/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-019: Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    10/13/2025 G-2025-Case Management-006: Purchase of Service Policy for American Sign Language Training and Support Services

    Guidance
    10/09/2025 D-2025-QualityIncentiveProgram-018: Provider Capacity Measure for Fiscal Year 2026-27

    Directive
    10/09/2025 D-2025-QualityIncentiveProgram-017: Prevention and Wellness Measure for Fiscal Year 2026-27

    Directive
    10/09/2025 D-2025-QualityIncentiveProgram-016: Employment Measure for Fiscal Year 2026-27

    Directive
    10/09/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-015: Provider Eligibility to Earn Quality Incentive Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | Spanish

    Directive
    10/03/2025 G-2025-Regional Center Performance Measures-002: 2025-26 Regional Center Performance Measures

    Alternative Languages

    Guidance
    10/01/2025 D-2025-Reporting Requirments-003: Personnel and Administrative Services Report and Executive Director Compensation Report

    Directive
    09/30/2025 C-2025-Reporting Requirements-002: 2024-25 Annual Purchase of Service Reports Update Correspondence
    09/26/2025 G-2025-Early Start-001: Providers of Speech and Language Services in Early Start Guidance
    09/19/2025 G-2025-Case Management-005: Processes for Sharing Information for Initial Intake When There Is an Existing Unique Client Identifier Guidance
    09/19/2025 D-2025-Workforce-001: Workforce Development and Training: Direct Support Professional Internship Program Update Directive
    09/18/2025 G-2025-Behavioral Health-001: Medi-Cal Policy for Coverage of Behavioral Health Treatment Services Provided to Medi-Cal Fee-For-Service Members

    Guidance
    09/15/2025 G-2025-Employment-001: Job Development Service Description and Program Addendum

    Guidance
    09/11/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-014: Employment Capacity Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    09/09/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-009: Revised Billing Instructions for Broker Services Directive
    09/09/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-008: Updated Rates for Transportation Services Directive
    09/08/2025 G-2025-Regional Center Performance Measures-001: Service Coordinator Competencies

    Guidance
    09/05/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    09/05/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-007: Rate Reform Guidance – Excessive Milage Rate Models Directive
    08/22/2025 C-2025-Regional Center Performance Measures-001 REV

    Correspondence
    08/21/2025 D-2025-Reporting Requirements-002 Targeted Case Management Time Study

    Directive
    08/20/2025 D-2025-Reporting Requirments-01: Annual Administrative Survey for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

    Directive
    08/13/2025 P-2025-Quality Incentive Program-001: QIP – Deadline for Employment Access and Employment Capacity Incentive Requests Program Guidelines
    08/12/2025 P–2025-Equity-001 Updates and Claiming Guidelines for Funding To Improve Language Access and Cultural Competency Program Guidelines
    08/04/2025 P–2025–Emergency Preparedness-001 Reporting During Emergencies Program Guidelines
    07/22/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-013: Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    07/18/2025 D-2025-Legislation-002: 2025 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers Directive
    07/16/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-012: QIP – Employment Capacity Incentive Payments for Quarter 2 of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    07/14/2025 D-2025-Case Management-010: Repeal of the Parental Fee Program Directive
    07/14/2025 D-2025-Case Management-004: Purchase of Out-of-State Services Directive
    07/11/2025 C-2025-Employment-001: Employment Brochures

    Correspondence
    07/11/2025 C-2025-Reporting Requirements-001: 2024-25 Annual Purchase of Service Reports Correspondence
    07/03/2025 C-2025-Case Management-002: Status Code “M” (Monitoring) In SANDIS Correspondence
    07/02/2025 C-2025-Employment-002: Guidelines for Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Correspondence
    07/02/2025 P-2025-Intermediate Care Facilities-001: Update – Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding

    Program Guidelines
    07/02/2025 P-2025-Rates-001: American Sign Language Training and Support Service

    Program Guidelines
    07/02/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-006: Rate Reform Guidance – Hold Harmless Policy Timeline Directive
    06/30/2025 Rate Reform – Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 6/30/25 Update
    06/27/2025 Conflict of Interest Reporting Statements for Board Members and Executive Directors

    06/26/2025 Regional Center 2025 Board Composition Survey | Survey RC Communication
    06/26/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-005: Provider Directory – Registration and Rates for New Service Providers Directive
    06/25/2025 G-2025-Case Management-002: Environmental Accessibility, Service Code 104 Guidance
    06/20/2025 D-2025-Case Management-009: Operational and Service Provision Flexibilities Directive
    06/18/2025 G-2025-Case Management-003: Health or Safety Waivers

    Guidance
    06/13/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-009: Employment Capacity Incentive Payments For Quarter 4 Of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Directive
    06/12/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-010: Employment Capacity Incentive Payments For Quarter 1 Of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    06/12/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-011: Employment Access Incentive Payments For Quarter 1 Of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Directive
    06/11/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-007-REV4: Rate Reform Implementation for Employment Services

    Directive
    06/09/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-004: Enforcement of Service Acknowledgement Form and Provider Directory Requirements

    Directive
    05/30/2025 Rate Reform – Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 5/30/25 Update
    05/27/2025 G-2025-Conservatorship-001 REV: Statement Requirement for Termination of Limited Conservatorship for Department of Developmental Services Conserved Individuals Guidance
    05/22/2025 G-2025-Regional Center Operations-001: Regional Center Governing Board Approval of Contracts Directive
    05/21/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    05/20/2025 Rate Reform – Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 5/13/25 Update
    05/14/2025 D-2025-Case Management-007: Access to Client Information

    Directive
    05/09/2025 Rate Reform – Service Acknowledgement Form Completion per Regional Center as of 4/22/25 Update
    05/7/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-002: Service Code Misalignments Directive
    04/22/2025 D-2025-Self-Determination Program-001: Self-Determination Program: Additional Requirement for Entities Applying for Self-Determination Program Financial Management Service Vendorization

    Attachment A

    Attachment B

    Directive
    04/17/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-006: Quality Incentive Program – Provider Directory Lump Sum Incentive Payments (WAVE 1) Directive
    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 Program Guidelines
    04/16/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    04/15/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-008: Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 4 of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Directive
    04/15/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-007: Quality Incentive Program – Prevention and Wellness Measure for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Directive
    04/14/2025 G-2025-Case Management-001 Remote Planning Team Meetings Guidance
    04/10/2025 G-2025-Conservatorship-001 Statement Requirement for Termination for Limited Conservatorship Guidance
    04/10/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-004 Quality Incentive Program – Provider Directory Directive
    04/09/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-003: Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Directive
    04/09/2025 C-2025-Housing-001 Attachment: Definition and Criteria for “Risk of Homelessness”

    Correspondence
    04/04/2025 C-2025-Regional Center Performance Measures-001 Regional Center Performance Measures Incentives For Fiscal Year 2023-24

    Correspondense
    4/1/2025 D-2025-Early Start-001: Transition of Status 1 Children Over Three Years of Age Directive
    4/1/2025 D-2025-Rate Reform-001: Rate Reform Implementation – Service Acknowledgement Form Extension, Quality Incentive Program and Provider Directory Updates Directive
    3/28/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-007 REV3: Rate Reform Implementation for Employment Services Directive
    3/21/2025 D-2025-Legislation-001: Standardized Information Packet – A Guide to California’s Lanterman Act Directive
    3/14/2025 D-2025-Regional Center Operations-002: Performance Contract Guidelines and Regional Center Performance Measures Fiscal Year 2025-2026

    Directive
    3/14/2025 G-2025-Home and Community-Based Services-001: Funding to Support Compliance with the Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule

    Guidance
    3/14/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-005 Quality Incentive Program – WAVE 2 Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Calendar Year 2024 Directive
    3/12/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-002: Quality Incentive Program – Service Access and Workforce Capacity (CY 2023) Incentive Payments Directive
    3/6/2025 D-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 2023-24 Directive
    3/4/2025 D-2025-Quality Incentive Program-001: Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity Incentive Payments for Quarter 3 of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Directive
    2/27/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    2/14/2025 C-2025-Rates-001: New Financial Management Services Rates Effective January 1, 2025 Correspondence
    2/4/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-013 REV Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services, Employer of Record, and Participant Directed Services

    Directive
    2/4/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-011: REV Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services

    Directive
    1/31/2025 D-2025-Regional Center Operations-001: Purchase of Service Data Meetings, Reporting and Website Posting Requirements Directive
    1/30/2025 D-2025-Community Services Division-002: Required Changes to Conflict-Of-Interest Policies Directive
    1/22/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-006 REV Transportation Services

    Directive
    1/22/2025 P-2024-Rate Reform-002 REV Service Code Crosswalk Program Guidelines
    1/17/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-007 REV2 Rate Reform Implementation for Employment Services

    Directive
    1/17/2025 C-2025-Case Management-001 Guides for Families to Prepare for Individual Program Plan Meetings Correspondence
    1/16/2025 G-2024-Self-Determination Program-002 REV: Self-Determination Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

    Enclosure A

    Guidance
    1/14/2025 D-2025-Emergencies-001: Emergency Rate Adjustment Authority for Wildfires Directive
    1/14/2025 D-2025-Case Management-001: Update to Timely Access to An Individual’s Records Directive
    1/3/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-015 Mileage Calculation for Transportation Services Providers Directive
    1/2/2025 D-2024-Rate Reform-016: Rate Reform Guidance – Transitional Rates Directive
    12/31/2024 P-2024-Regional Center Performance Measures-001: Regional Center Performance Measures – Self-Determination Program Incentive Payment

    Program Guidelines
    12/30/2024 D-2024-Early Intervention-001: Early Intervention Services in Natural Environments Directive
    12/27/2024 C-2024-Case Management-004: Individual Program Plan Implementation Update Correspondence
    12/27/2024 D-2024-Rates-001: Minimum Wage Increase – Effective January 1, 2025 Directive
    12/27/2024 G-2024-Self-Determination Program-002: Self-Determination Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

    Enclosure A

    Guidance
    12/27/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-014: Rate Reform Implementation for Miscellaneous Services

    Directive
    12/23/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-013: Rate Reform Implementation for Respite Services

    Directive
    12/20/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    12/20/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-011: Rate Reform Implementation for Residential Services

    Directive
    12/9/2024 D-2024 Rate Reform-008 Rate Reform Implementation for Adult Day Services

    Directive
    12/5/2024 C-2024-Case Management-002: Updates to Standardized Individual Program Plan Format and Procedures

    Correspondence
    12/4/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-009: Rate Reform Implementation for Personal Assistance, Independent and Supported Living Services, and Mobility Training Services

    Directive
    11/25/2024 D-2024-Self-Determination Program-002: Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payment

    Directive
    11/25/2024 D-2024-Legislation-002: 2024 Trailer Bill Language Summary Directive
    11/25/2024 D-2024-Legislation-001: 2023 Trailer Bill Language Summary Directive
    11/19/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-005: Rate Reform Implementation for Specialized Services

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

    Directive
    11/13/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-004: Rate Reform Implementation for Adaptive Skills Training and Behavioral Services

    Directive
    10/30/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-002: Rate Reform Implementation – Special Circumstances

    Directive
    10/29/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates Provider Directory Progress Updates
    10/28/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates Provider Directory Progress Updates
    10/25/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    10/21/2024 G-2024-Coordinated Family Supports-001: Coordinated Family Support Services: Program Updates

    Guidance
    10/16/2024 C-2024-Rate-Reform-001 Minimum Wage & Mileage Rate Adjustments to Provider-Rates Correspondence
    10/7/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Rate Reform Guidance
    10/7/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-012 Rate Setting For Family Home Agencies Service Code 904 Directive
    10/3/2024 D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-004: Quality Incentive Program – Early Intervention Incentive Payments for Q1 2024 Directive
    10/3/2024 P-2024-Intermediate Care Facilities-001: Update – Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding

    Program Guidelines
    9/26/2024 D-2024-Equity-001: Statewide Implicit Bias Training Updates Directive
    9/23/2024 D-2024-Quality Incentive Program-003: Quality Incentive Program – Provider Directory

    Directive
    9/20/2024 C-2024-Audits-001: Notice of the Upcoming Review Year 2026 Payment Error Rate Measurement Cycle

    Correspondence
    9/19/2024 D-2024-Rate Reform-001: Rate Reform Full Implementation Overview Directive
    09/18/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Provider Directory Progress Updates
    09/18/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Provider Directory Progress Updates
    9/13/2024 C-2024-Case Management-005: Your Plan – A Guide for Individuals to Prepare for IPP Meetings Correspondence
    9/11/2024 2024 IHRA Mileage Reimbursement
    9/10/2024 Clarification Regarding Reimbursement and Participant- Directed Services for Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapy
    9/3/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Provider Directory Progress Updates
    9/3/2024 Quality Incentive Program – Extension of Employment Capacity Measure and Incentive Payment

    9/3/2024 Quality Incentive Program – Extension of Employment Access Measure and Incentive Payments

    8/30/2024 • C-2024-Workforce-001 Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Internship Program

    Correspondance
    8/28/2024 Updates to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4688.22: Social Recreation Services, Camping Services and Nonmedical Therapies
    8/16/2024 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates

    Provider Directory Progress Updates
    8/14/2024 Final Date to Accept Applications for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
    7/31/2024 Guidelines to Mitigate Conflicts for Delegated Conservatorships
    7/29/2024 Update – Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology

    7/19/2024 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
    7/17/2024 Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program
    7/8/2024 Coordinated Career Pathways in the Self-Determination Program – English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Traditional Chinese | Vietnamese
    7/8/2024 Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services – July 2024: English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Traditional Chinese | Vietnamese

    7/5/2024 Claiming Instructions for Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

    7/2/2024 Self-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

    7/1/2024 Self-Determination Program: Annual Regional Center Report on the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee

    7/1/2024 Updated Requirements for Collecting Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data

    6/28/2024 Standardized Individual Program Plan Template and Procedures

    6/27/2024 Update – 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

    6/17/2024 Self-Determination Program Updated SANDIS Reporting Requirements – English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Traditional Chinese | Vietnamese
    6/7/2024 Lanterman Act Appeal Process Updates And Guidance

    5/22/2024 Intermediate Care Facilities Lag Funding Update

    4/30/2024
    4/26/2024 SB616 Sick Leave Update Effective January 1, 2024
    4/25/2024 Self-Determination Program: Update to Financial Management Service Providers Requirements – English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
    4/25/2024 Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs – English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese

    4/11/2024 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

    Enclosure B – Examples of Service Authorization and Incentive Determination

    Enclosure C – Table of Eligible Service Codes and Descriptions

    3/29/2024 Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start
    3/25/2024 New Service: Coordinated Career Pathways

    3/22/2024 Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services

    3/6/2024 Coordinated Family Support Services – Monthly Vendor Implementation Incentive Payments

    2/8/2024 Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement
    2/6/2024 Social Recreation, Camping and Nonmedical Therapies – Legislative Intent and Provider Access

    1/23/2024 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)
    1/22/2024 Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services

    1/22/2024 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)

    1/8/2024 HCBA Waiver Guidance and Other Services
    1/8/2024 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting
    12/26/2023 Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Services

    Enclosure A – Sample Invoice Template

    Enclosure B – Participant Guide Billing Requirements

    12/22/2023 Self-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

    12/22/2023 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Transition Supports

    12/19/2023 Workforce Development and Training: Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program – Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
    12/11/2023 Adjustments to Independent Living Services Rate Models and Provider Rates Effective January 1, 2024
    12/1/2023 HCBS Monitoring & Corrective Action

    11/30/2023 Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Through June 30, 2025
    11/30/2023 Remote Services Flexibility Through June 30, 2025
    11/28/2023 Intermediate Care Facility for Developmentally Disabled Transition to Managed Care
    11/22/2023 Self-Determination Program: Updated Goods and Services

    Enclosure A

    Enclosure B

    Enclosure C

    11/22/2023 Self-Determination Program: Remote Services

    11/22/2023 Coordinated Family Support Services in the Self-Determination Program

    11/17/2023 Self-Determination Program: Funding to Support Implementation of the SDP – Fiscal Year 23/24

    11/3/2023 Trailer 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

                10/31/2023 Self-Determination Program: Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committees

                10/26/2023 Regional Center Performance Measures – Phase I Recognition and Incentive Payment Methodology

                10/13/2023 Updated Claiming Deadline for Regional Center Operations Expenditures Funded by ARPA

                9/29/2023 Self-Determination Program: Service Provider Background Checks

                9/29/2023 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments

                9/27/2023 Quality Incentive Program – Prevention and Wellness Measure – Expansion to FHA, EBSH, and RCFE
                9/20/2023 Board of Directors’ Training Plan and Report

                9/12/2023 Workforce Development and Training – Direct Service Professional Training Stipend Program

                8/21/2023 Absence Billings During a State of Emergency
                8/16/2023 Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services Requirements
                8/15/2023 Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents (Social Recreation Grants) Outreach Plan
                8/2/2023 Electronic Visit Verification: Provider Compliance in The Self-Determination Program

                7/20/2023 Self-Determination Program: Meetings of The Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (LVAC)

                7/14/2023 Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity Incentives

                7/14/2023 Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access Incentive Payments

                7/14/2023 Grants for Enhanced Community Integration for Children and Adolescents – Additional Grant Awards
                7/5/2023 Harbor Regional Center Social Rec Grant Award Letter
                7/3/2023 Harbor 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 Supports

                Enclosure

                6/8/2023 Regional Center Performance Measure – Equity & Cultural Humility, Language Access

                5/11/2023 Updated Rates for Participant-Directed Services Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
                5/11/2023 Percentage of Rate Adjustment Used for Wages and Benefits for Direct Care Staff
                4/27/2023 2023 Reimbursement Rate for In-Home Respite Agency Worker Travel Costs
                4/26/2023 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Revised Rates

                Enclosure

                4/19/2023 Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family

                4/18/2023 Electronic Visit Verification Provider Compliance
                4/14/2023 Monthly Reports from Vendors to DDS: Incidents of Behavioral Restraints, Seclusion, and Involuntary Emergency Medication
                4/14/2023 Payments and Claims for Social Rec Grants – Updated

                4/12/2023 Regional Center Performance Measures – Employment, Participation in Competitive Integrated Employment

                3/29/2023 Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

                3/27/2023 Update on Public Health Topics
                3/27/2023 Ending Special Incident Reporting for COVID-19 and Mpox
                3/21/2023 Position Statements and Exchange of Evidence in the Appeal Process
                3/20/2023 Self-Determination Program: Standardized Vendorization Packet for Pre-Enrollment Supports

                Enclosure 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

                                  3/13/2023 Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Humility, Service Coordinator Competency in Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
                                  3/13/2023 Update on Enhanced Service Coordination

                                  3/10/2023 Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule: Action Required For Non-Compliant Service Providers

                                  Enclosure

                                  3/7/2023 Requirements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Consumers
                                  3/3/2023 Updated Rate Schedules for Community Care Facilities Effective January 1, 2023 (Minimum Wage Increase)
                                  3/2/2023 Appeals Process Implementation:

                                  3/2/2023 Self-Determination Program: Updates to Billing Processes

                                  Enclosure

                                  2/28/2023 Purchase of Service Data Meetings and Reporting
                                  2/28/2023 Requirements Waived: Behavioral Therapy Services & Clinical Assessment Activities For Lanterman Act Eligibility
                                  2/16/2023 Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  2/13/2023 Resumption of the Parental Fee Program

                                  2/10/2023 Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Competency, Linguistic Diversity

                                  2/1/2023 Funding to Support Compliance with the Home And Community-Based Services Final Rule

                                  1/27/2023 Coordinated Family Support Services Pilot Program for Adult Consumers Who Reside with Their Family

                                  1/26/2023 Extension-of-Waivers-Modifications-and-Directives-due-to-COVID-19
                                  1/25/2023 Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training

                                  1/24/2023 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Action Required for Non-Compliant Service Providers

                                  1/20/2023 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments

                                  1/19/2023 Quality 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

                                  1/11/2023 Regional Center Audit Schedule – Fiscal Year 2023/24
                                  1/6/2023 Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate

                                  1/3/2023 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C – Early Start and Implementation on Individualized Basis
                                  12/30/2022 Self-Determination Program: Continuing the Individual Budget and Spending Plan

                                  12/28/2022 Changes Impacting the Individual Program Plan and Individualized Family Service Plan Process
                                  12/28/2022 Regional Center Performance Measures – Person Centered Services Planning, Service Coordinator Facilitation Skills
                                  12/20/2022 Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  12/19/2022 Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
                                  12/15/2022 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Specialists
                                  12/15/2022 Quality Incentive Program – Service Access & Workforce Capacity

                                  12/13/2022 Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Child Find and Identification

                                  12/13/2022 Regional Center Performance Measures – Early Start, Timely Access to Early Start Services
                                  12/5/2022 Establishment of the Office of The Ombudsperson
                                  12/2/2022 Self-Determination Program: Extensions & Standardized Vendorization Packet

                                  12/1/2022 Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                  12/1/2022 Tailored Day Services

                                  11/23/2022 Remote Services – Day Programs and Independent Living Services
                                  11/18/2022 Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  11/16/2022 Guidance on Payments for Restored Services
                                  11/8/2022 Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
                                  11/2/2022 Requirements for Regional Center Biennial Vendor File Reviews
                                  10/24/2022 Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  10/13/2022 June 2022 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers

                                  10/10/2022 Quality Incentive Program – Employment Access

                                  10/10/2022 Quality Incentive Program – Employment Capacity

                                  9/30/2022 Intake and Assessment Requirements
                                  9/30/2022 Quality Incentive Program – ARFPSHN Prevention & Wellness

                                  9/30/2022 Quality 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

                                  9/28/2022 Extension of Waivers Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  9/27/2022 Reporting Special Incidents Related to Monkeypox (MPX)
                                  9/23/2022 Quality Incentive Program – Overview

                                  9/20/2022 Community Care Facility Rates Effective July 1, 2022
                                  9/20/2022 Rates for Community Care Facilities Vendored for Seven or More Individuals
                                  9/20/2022 Attendance of Attorneys in the Appeal Process
                                  9/15/2022 Self-Determination Program: Adjustments to Individual Budget

                                  9/14/2022 COVID-19 Policy Updates
                                  9/12/2022 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Payments and Notifications

                                  8/29/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/29/2022 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/28/2022 Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance

                                  7/28/2022 Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services

                                  7/27/2022 Early 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

                                  7/5/2022 Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022

                                  6/30/2022 Claiming 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
                                  4/21/2022 Regional 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
                                  3/17/2022 Self-Determination Program: Home and Community-Based Services Setting Assessment

                                  Enclosure A

                                  Enclosure B

                                  3/10/2022 Tracking COVID-19 Incidence
                                  2/24/2022 Extension of Waivers Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  2/11/2022 Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program

                                  2/8/2022 Sub-Code for Social Recreation Activities
                                  1/28/2022 Self-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
                                  1/13/2022 Self-Determination Program: Goods and Services

                                  Enclosure A

                                  Enclosure B

                                  Enclosure C

                                  12/23/2021 Booster Shot Mandate and Other Information
                                  12/22/2021 Extension 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
                                  11/4/2021 Self-Determination Program Participant Choice Specialists
                                  11/3/2021 COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
                                  10/27/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  10/25/2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot Update
                                  10/19/2021 July 2021 Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers

                                  10/7/2021 Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5

                                  10/4/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  9/28/2021 State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate
                                  9/27/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  9/24/2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
                                  9/16/2021 Annual Presentation of National Core Indicators (NCI) Data
                                  9/15/2021 Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE
                                  8/25/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  8/24/2021 Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021

                                  8/24/2021 Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021

                                  8/13/2021 Guidance Regarding Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  8/9/2021 State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance
                                  8/5/2021 Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services

                                  Enclosure: Lanterman Act Eligibility Criteria

                                  7/29/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/22/2021 Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                  7/21/2021 Rescission of Directive Regarding Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness due to COVID-19
                                  7/16/2021 Vendor Fiscal Audit Administrative Reviews
                                  7/15/2021 Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program
                                  7/7/2021 Self-Determination Statewide Availability – July 2021
                                  6/29/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  5/28/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  5/5/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  4/27/2021 Updated Overtime Rate for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
                                  4/21/2021 Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities
                                  4/21/2021 In-Person Monitoring Visits
                                  4/2/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                  3/29/2021 Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During COVID-19

                                  3/29/2021 Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  3/29/2021 Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  3/29/2021 Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  3/23/2021 Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers
                                  3/17/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                  3/16/2021 SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type
                                  3/9/2021 Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination

                                  3/1/2021 2021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting
                                  2/18/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
                                  2/12/2021 Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
                                  1/29/2021 Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities

                                  1/27/2021 Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                  1/15/2021 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  1/8/2021 Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19
                                  1/4/2021 Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                  1/4/2021 Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  12/23/2020 Overtime Pay for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
                                  12/23/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  12/18/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  12/2/2020 Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  12/1/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  11/19/2020 Waiver of Self-Determination Program Budget Restrictions for Financial Management Services
                                  11/10/2020 Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services

                                  10/30/2020 Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
                                  10/28/2020 Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative Nonresidential Services
                                  10/28/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  10/7/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  10/2/2020 Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services
                                  9/18/2020 Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
                                  9/2/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  8/31/2020 Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency

                                  8/10/2020 Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
                                  8/10/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/28/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/17/2020 Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency

                                  7/16/2020 New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings
                                  7/15/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  7/10/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  6/22/2020 Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies

                                  6/18/2020 Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services
                                  6/15/2020 Extension of Early Start Services
                                  6/8/2020 Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  6/8/2020 Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
                                  5/22/2020 Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
                                  5/22/2020 Amended Requirements for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
                                  5/18/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  5/8/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  5/7/2020 Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services
                                  5/1/2020 Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
                                  5/1/2020 COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
                                  4/16/2020 Reporting Deaths Related To COVID-19 In SANDIS
                                  4/16/2020 Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
                                  4/15/2020 Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
                                  4/3/2020 Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in SANDIS
                                  4/2/2020 Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
                                  3/30/2020 Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
                                  3/30/2020 Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19​​
                                  3/25/2020 Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
                                  3/25/2020 Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
                                  3/25/2020 Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
                                  3/23/2020 Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
                                  3/23/2020 Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
                                  3/20/2020 Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Residential Settings.
                                  3/20/2020 Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
                                  3/18/2020 Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers
                                  3/18/2020 Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
                                  3/12/2020 Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home
                                  3/12/2020 Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
                                  3/12/2020 Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
                                  3/2/2020 Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
                                  11/4/2019 Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks
                                  10/23/2019 Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
                                  9/3/2019 Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
                                  2/13/2019 Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
                                  1/11/2019 Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan
                                  12/21/2018 Self-Determination Program Independent Facilitators
                                  12/21/2018 Self-Determination Program Financial Management Services
                                  12/21/2018 Self-Determination Program: Financial Management Services Rates – English | Arabic | Hmong | Japanese | Korean | Laotian | Russian | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese


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