Pennsylvania ODP To Adopt Selective Contracting Based On Performance For Residential & Supports Coordination

On April 18, 2023, the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced plans to use “selective contracting” for residential services and service coordination for its Consolidated, Community Living, and Person/Family Directed Support (PFDS) Medicaid 1915(c) waivers. The Adult Autism waiver is not included. The affected residential services include supported living, life sharing, licensed residential habilitation/group service, and unlicensed residential habilitation/group services.

ODP presented its plans on April 27, 2023, to the state’s Medical Assistance Advisory Committee. ODP intends to issue a concept paper by June 13, 2023, to solicit public feedback before submitting statewide 1915 . . .