[48 Pa.B. 5943]
[Saturday, September 22, 2018]
[Continued from previous Web Page] GUIDANCE MANUALS:
• Pennsylvania's Guide to Participant-Directed Services
• Individual Support Plan (ISP) Manual for Individuals Receiving Targeted Services Management, Base Funded Services, Consolidated Waiver Services, P/FDS Services or Who Resides in an ICF/ID
• The Electronic Resource Guide for Supports Coordinators and SC Supervisors
• Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Manual
• Enterprise Incident Management System (EIM) Manual
• Certified Investigator Manual
• PUNS Manual
• Supports Intensity ScaleTM1 (SISTM) and PA Plus User's Manual
• SH/AIS User Guide
• Gold Book
• AAW Provider Manual—Bureau of Autism Services
• Practice Guidelines—Bureau of Autism Services
• Supports Coordinator Manual—Bureau of Autism Services
• Behavioral Specialist Manual—Bureau of Autism Services
• Participant Handbook—Bureau of Autism Services
• ACAP Participant Handbook—Bureau of Autism Services/Keystone Autism Services
• ACAP Provider Manual—Bureau of Autism Services/Keystone Autism Services
• Best Instructional Practices Manual—Bureau of Autism Services
• Periodic Risk Evaluation (PRE) Manual—Bureau of Autism ServicesINFORMATIONAL PACKETS:
• PROMISe Billing Quick Reference Error Status Codes Informational Packet (#014-09)
• Billing Unanticipated Emergencies Using the ET Modifier (Info Packet 026-10)
• Monitoring Frequency Deviation Request Informational Packet (#048-11)
• Prudent Pay of Claims Policy Enforcement Informational Packet (#075-11)
• Compliance to ISP Regulations and Individuals who Reside in Non-State ICF/MR Informational Packet (#136-11)
• Use of SNAP for Individuals Residing in GLAs Informational Packet (#015-12))
• Emergency Respite Procedure Informational Packet (#066-12)
• Residential Vacancy Management Procedure Informational Packet (#098-12)
• Request for Waiver of Provision of Chapter 51 Informational Packet (#002-13)
• HCSIS Verification Form Informational Packet (#022-13)
• Incident Management Clarification of Responsibilities for the Supports Coordination Organizations (#072-13)
• Amendments to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6000, Statements of Policy, Subchapter Q as a result of Adult Protective Services (#031-15)INFORMATIONAL MEMOS:
• Viewing Service Utilization in HCSIS for AEs Informational Memo (#005-09)
• Electronic Funds Transfer Option Informational Memo (#006-09)
• Remittance Advice Quicktip #7 Informational Memo (#015-09)
• Base Funded Respite Services Informational Memo (#038-10)
• FMS Administrative Fee Services on ISP Informational Memo (#043-10)
• Individual Purchases and Item Storage Informational Memo (#049-10)
• Incident Management Reporting Informational Memo (#115-11)
• How to Request a Reissue or Copy of Cashed Check Informational Memo (#138-11)
• Uniform Construction Code Clarification for Licensed Providers Informational Memo (#180-11)
• DRN Review Informational Memo (#019-12)
• Admissions to State Operated ICFs/ID Informational Memo (#045-12).
• Reporting Unauthorized Restrictive Interventions Informational Memo (#080-12)
• Clarification to ODP Communication #098-12 Residential Vacancy Management Informational Memo (#103-12).
• Implementation Instructions on QM Plans Informational Memo (#107-12)
• Incident Investigation Determination Informational Memo (#110-12)
• VF/EA SSW Qualifications Informational Memo (#111-12)
• NPI Number Required on All Claim Types Informational Memo (#001-13)
• Background Check Requirements Informational Memo (#030-13)
• Secondary Transition Website Informational Memo (#059-13)
• ISP Review of Services Documentation Requests (#068-13)
• Chapter 51. Office of Developmental Programs Home and Community-Based Services (#069-13)
• Communication Assistance Compliance Standards for Individuals who are Deaf (#018-15)
• Incident Report Finalization (#025-15)
• Helpful Resources from the PA Department of Transportation (#034-15)
• Implementation Instructions for Providers, including SCOs on Quality Management Plans (#038-15)
• Enforcement Actions against Noncompliant ODP Intellectual Disability Waiver Providers (#062-15)ODP ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Provider Payment for Start-up (per Chapter 51) and Family Living Initiative (#006-16)
• 2016 Manual Update Issued (#011-16)
• Outreach to Providers Willing to Establish Homes for Individuals who are Deaf (#014-16)
• Implementation of the Information Referral Tool (IRT) and Changes to COMPASS Relating to the Balanced Incentive Program (#019-16)
• Applicant Orientation to Enrollment and Provision of Quality Services in the Intellectual Disability Service System (#23-16)
• Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-2017 Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers Proposed Department Established Fees for Waiver Eligible Services, Residential Ineligible Services and Targeted Services Management (TSM) (#042-16)
• Update to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Targeted Services Management Bulletin Document (#047-16)
• Provider Payment For Start-Up (Per Chapter 51) And Family Living Initiative (#055-16)
• Office of Developmental Programs Year 9 Cost Report Instructions and Excel Template for Waiver Residential Service Provider Staff (#058-16)
• College of Direct Support Informational Webinar Focus: CDS Content Linking October 11, 2016 10:00 AM—11:00 AM (#059-16)
• Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Year 9 Cost Report Training Slide Deck for Waiver Residential Service Provider Staff (#064-16)
• ODP Year 9 Cost Report Website is Now Available: User Account Request Form and Desk Review Assignment Mapping (#067-16)
• Scheduling Support Service Workers to Work More than 40 Hours per Week in the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers (#068-16)
• Clarifying the Provision of Home and Community Habilitation and/or Companion Services by Relatives and Legal Guardians in the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers (#069-16)
• Everyday Lives Conference Session Materials Now Available (#070-16)
• CMS Quality Review Reports for the Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers Available Online (#071-16)
• ODPs Quality Management (QM) Certification Program Prerequisite Courses Available (#079-16)
• Professional Development Opportunities: SELN Employment Webinars (#081-16)
• MyODP.org Registration (#086-16)
• Individual Monitoring Tool Clarification of the New Employment Questions (#088-16)
• Policy clarification surrounding the role of Direct Care Workers (#094-16)
• 2016 Intellectual Disability SC Required Trainings (#096-16)
• ID Professional Development Courses on MyODP and Professional Development Courses Being Archived (#097-16)
• Adding Communication Assessment Report Recommendations to Individuals Support Plans for Harry M Class Members (#099-16)
• Updated Administrative Fee Services Related to the Delivery of Vendor Services (#100-16)
• Everyday Lives Webinar Recording and Transcript Posted to MyODP (#101-16)
• Requesting Enhanced Communication Residential Habilitation Rates for Harry M Class Members (#002-17)
• Everyday Lives: Values in Action—Information Sharing and Advisory Committee Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures is Available on MyODP.org (#004-17)
• Voter Registration Responsibilities (#011-17)
• ODP Rate Information—Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) (#017-17)
• Chapter 51: Office of Developmental Programs Home and Community-Based Services Regulation Questions and Answers (#021-17)
• Ordering or Prescribing Provider: National Provider Index Number Required on Claims (#022-17)
• New Resource for Individuals and Families Available: Find, Choose, and Keep Great DSPs (#023-17)
• Process for 180-Day and 365-Day ''Timely Filing'' Edits: Exception and Special Handling Requests (024-17)
• Quality Management Planning Resources Available on MyODP (#025-17)
• 2017 Updated Certified Investigator Manual Now Available (#029-17)
• ODP Rate Information Methodology and Assumptions for Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support Waivers (#032-17)
• Right to be Free from Abuse Notification Handout REISSUE, Update Pending (033-17)
• Process for 180-Day and 365-Day Timely Filing Edits: Exception and Special Handling Requests (Request Form) (#037-17)
• Supports Coordination Organization Directory Update (#038-17)
• Department of Human Services Posts Draft Rate Information for Consolidated and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) Waivers (#044-17)
• Discontinuation of Life Sharing Ineligible Fees (#046-17)
• Experience the Employment Connection 2017—Dates and Locations, Application Deadline Change (#047-17)
• PA Dept of Human Services Medication Administration Training Program New Program Updates and Additional Summer 2017 Classroom Trainings (#048-17)
• Provider Closure Notification Form (DP 1061) (#050-17)
• Initial Certified Investigator Course Offerings are now available on MyODP (#055-17)
• Guidance, Information and Resource Materials for Administrative Entities to Support the Inclusion of Individuals with the Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Targeted Services Management (TSM), Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers (056-17)
• New Consolidated and P/FDS Waiver Renewal Documents Available: Draft Fee Schedule Revisions and Participant-Directed Supports Wage Range Information (057-17)
• ODP Audit Requirement 2016—2017 (059-17)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Approves ODP's Home and Community Based Waiver Renewals (#060-17)
• New Consolidated and P/FDS Waiver Renewal Documents Available: Participant-Directed Supports Wage Range Information (#061-17)
• Consolidated and P/FDS Consolidated Request for Variance to Established Service Requirements Effective July 1, 2017 (#065-17)
• Now Available: Community Participation Supports Question and Answer Document (#066-17)
• Go-Live of the New Quality Assessment & Improvement Process: All Self-Assessments Begin July 1, 2017 (#068-17)
• Additional Quality Assessment and Improvement Process Resources Available on MyODP (#072-17)
• Public Comment Opportunity: Draft Bulletin on Individual Eligibility for Consolidated and P/FDS Waiver Services (Draft Attachments) (#073-17)
• Now Available: The ''Why''—Everyday Lives Module 1 of the Required Community Participation Supports Training (#075-17)
• Issuance of the Corrected Waiver Level of Care Reevaluation Form (079-17)
• FAQs Updated for Quality Assurance and Improvement Process Now Posted on My ODP (080-17)
• Version 7 Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 FAQs (081-17)
• Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Modules—2. What are Community Participation Supports, 3. Where Community Participation Supports are Provided (082-17)
• NOW AVAILABLE: Transition of Behavioral Support in Residential Services Question and Answer Document (083-17)
• REISSUE SISTM Urgent Request Process Quick Tips Sheet (084-17)
• New Courses on Person Centered Thinking and Dementia Care Are Available on MyODP (085-17)
• REISSUE Agency with Choice (AWC) Financial Management Service (FMS) Organization Listing (086-17)
• Community Participation Support Training Module 4: Inclusion/Integration Now Available on MyODP(090-17)
• Employment Service Definition Quick Guide for Consolidated and P/FDS Waivers Now Available (094-17)
• Clarification on Requirements for Individual Support Plan Team Meetings for Change Requests in Community Participation Support Services (098-17)
• Reminder: Fiscal Year (FY) 16-17 Vacancy Exception Process and Submission Date Extended to October 31, 2017 (102-17)
• Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 5, Person Centered Planning (106-17)
• Guidance for Supports Coordinators and Administrative Entities for the Transition of Bahavioral Supports for People Who Receive Residential Services in the Consolidated Waiver (111-17)
• Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 6: Introduction to Community Mapping (112-17)
• 113-17: Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) Fiscal Monitoring
• 114-17: Provider Qualification Process for New Providers
• 115-17: Consolidated Waiver Fee Schedule Residential Rate Exception Process
• 117-17: Now Available: New Community Participation Supports Training Module 7 Building Relationships That Sustain a Community Life
• 118-17 Notice of Intent to Re-Issue Bulletin #00-17-02 Claim and Service Documentation with a Correction on the Timing for Completion of Progress Notes
• 119-17 Required Deaf Services Trainings on MyODP• 120-17: New Supports Coordinator (SC) Orientation
• 121-17: Now Available: Employment Services Question and Answer Document
• 125-17: Guidance for Individual Cap Exceptions for Person/Family Directed Support Waiver
• 126-17: CMS Approves the Targeted Support Management State Plan Amendment Effective August 20, 2017
• 131-17: NOW AVAILABLE: Community Living Waiver Approved by CMS Effective January 1, 2018
• 002-18: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Increase for Calendar Year 2018
• 004-18: Additional face-to-face Medication Administration classroom training sessions scheduled spring 2018
• 009-18: Now Available: Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) Statewide Aggregate Report of Self-Assessments for Cycle 1 Year 1
• 010-18: Final Public Notice for Proposed Fee Schedule Rates and Proposed Rate-Setting Methodology
• 011-18: Waiver Renewal Implementation Provider Qualification Process
• 012-18: ISP Manual Update: Respite Camp Codes in the Consolidated, P/FDS and Community Living Waivers
• 013-18: Mileage Rate Change Effective January 1, 2018
• 014-18: 2017 Everyday Lives: Values in Action—Information Sharing and Advisory Committee
• 015-18: Guidance on Vocational Skill Development in the Community Living Waiver Recommendations, Strategies, and Performance Measures is Available on MyODP.org
• 016-18: Everyday Lives Conference Presentations Now Available
• 017-18: Discontinued Requirement for Transportation Trip Cost Reports
• 018-18: Supports Coordinator Orientation Curriculum New Course: You are the Keystone for Individuals and Families
• 019-18: Quality Management (QM) Recertification for 2016 ODP QM Certificate Holders
• 023-18: ISP Manual Update: Life Sharing Codes in the Consolidated and Community Living Waivers
• 026-18: Clarifications on Residential Service Staffing Ratios and Supplemental Habilitation in Residential Habilitation Services
• 027-18: CDS and Fires Safety Licensing Requirements
• 028-18: Now Available: Life Sharing and Respite Question and Answer Document
• 029-18: REISSUE Community Participation Support ISP FY 18-19 Renewal Template
• 031-18: Electronic Visit Verification Update
• 032-18: Certified Investigator Peer Review Spring Courses Now Open for Registration
• 033-18: Person Centered Thinking Training Available
• 034-18: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Vacancy Exception Process
• 035-18: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Self-Assessment Period
• 036-18: Additional face-to-face Medication Administration Summer Face to Face classes 2018
• 037-18: Launch of the ISAC hub
• 038-18: Mental Health First Aid Course
• 039-18: Charting the LifeCourse Webcasts Now Available on MyODP
• 040-18: Guidance Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 ISP Renewal Period
• 041-18: College Of Employment Services
• 042-18: Changes in Money Follows the Person Funding for Start-Up and Transition Activities
• 043-18: ODP Releases 2016-17 Annual Data Report
• 044-18: Person-Centered Thinking Training--Adult Session Added
• 045-18: College of Direct Support Informational Webinar—Administrative Overview and Refresher May 23rd 2018 2-3 pm
• 046-18: College of Employment Services ACRE Supplement Update
• 047-18: Webinar Recording Available Regarding Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Provider Self Assessment
• 048-18: Person Centered Thinking Training Reading and Somerset Sessions Added
• 049-18: 2018 Supports Broker Certification Training
• 050-18: Quality Assessment and Improvement Training Webinars June 14 2018 & June 21, 2018
• 051-18: ODP Cost Report Information for Waiver Transportation Providers
• 052-18: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 Needs Exception Allowance Rates for Period July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019
• 053-18: Certified Investigator Report Administrative Review Manual and Supporting Items Are Now Available
• 054-18: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Self Assessment Status Update
• 055-18: Certified Investigator Program: Initial Certified Investigator and Peer Review Courses are Now Available
• 056-18: Process For Updating AE, SCO and Provider Contact Information For Quality Assessment And Improvement Process
• 057-18: Agency with Choice (AWC) Wage Ranges and Benefit Allowance for Specific Participant Directed Services Effective July 1, 2018
• 058-18: Vendor Fiscal/Employer (VF/EA) Agent Wage and Benefit Ranges for Specific Participant Directed Services Effective July 1, 2018
• 059-18: Public Comment Opportunity-Waiver Amendments and Transportation (Per Trip) Fee Schedule Rates
• 060-18: Quality Assessment & Improvement Changes for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
• 061-18: Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Self-Assessment Status Update
• 062-18: Cycle 1, Year 2 Quality Assessment & Improvement Process: All Self-Assessments Begin July 1, 2018
• 063-18: Registration Now Open for Fall 2018 ODP Quality Management (QM) Certification Classes
• 064-18: Person-Centered Thinking Training Registration Available July 30-31, 2018 Harrisburg Session
• 065-18: Certified Investigator Forums: Registration Open For July Sessions
• 066-18: Palco, Inc. to be Statewide Vendor Fiscal/Employer Agent
• 067-18: Now Available—Transportation Trip Rate Assumptions Log and Waiver Amendment Public Comment Webinar
• 068-18: Informational Meetings Regarding Transition to New VF/EA
• 069-18: Extended Public Comment Opportunity Transportation (Per Trip) Fee Schedule Rates Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019
• 070-18: Person Centered Thinking Training Registration Available for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Sessions
• 071-18 Addendum: Request for Approved Program Capacity and Noncontiguous Clearance
• 072-18: KEPRO to Administer SIS Assessments
• 073-18: Updated Contact MyODP Resource Accounts and New Listing of Archived Communications
• 074-18: Face-to-Face Medication Administration Classroom Training Sessions Scheduled Fall/Winter 2018
• 075-18: Person-Centered Thinking Training Available
• 076-18: Required Dual Diagnosis Training for Providers Newly Enrolling to Provide Residential Habilitation Services
• 077-18: DHS Will Implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) by July 1, 2019
• 078-18: Data Fix Scheduled to Adjust ISPs To Support Transition from Public Partnership, LLC to Palco, Inc.
• 079-18: College of Employment Services Webinar: (ACRE) Basic Employment Certification Overview August 28, 2018OTHER:
• Providing Services to Persons with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder
• Therapeutic Services & the AAW-7/8/12
• AAW Annual Review Plan Process Timelines-8/20/12
• AAW Service Delivery Documentation-9/27/2012
• Additional info about Monthly Progress Notes for SCs-10/03/2012
• Adult Autism Waiver Provider Information Table-10/25/2012
• AAW Timelines for Completing ISP Revisions-12/17/2012
• AAW Quarterly Summary Reports: Which months to include?-1/18/2013
• New PROMISe Applications-2/20/2013
• AAW Service Utilization Calculator for SCs-4/19/2013
• Excluded Parties List System database migrated to System for Award Management-4/23/2013
• AAW General Updates and BSP/CIP Changes-4/30/2013
• Fiscal Year End Activities-5/30/2013
• Cost Report Instructions for the Consolidated and P/FDS Waiver Programs
• ACT 62 Letter for Families September 2016
• ACT 62 General Information for Families infographic
• What Is ACT 62? Infographic
• Differences Between Private Insurance & Medical Assistance infographic
• Autism Insurance Act Fact Sheet
• Autism Insurance Act FAQs
• Filing Health Insurance Appeals, a brochure by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department
• How to Appeal
• Appeal: Sample Letter to Request an Internal Review
• Appeal: Sample Letter to Request an External Review
• Act 62 Statute
• Act 62 Letter and Guidelines for Colleges and Universities: How Colleges and Universities Can Help Students Graduate with the Qualifications Needed for a Behavior Specialist LicenseBureau of Autism Services Administrative Notices
2013 Service Utilization Calculator for Supports Coordinators 4/22/2013 BAW13-08 AAW Samples of Monthly Progress Notes & Quarterly Summary Report 4/23/2013 BAW13-09 ADULT AUTISM WAIVER (AAW) PROVIDER NEED-TO-KNOW (NTK)—SCs 4/30/2013 BAW13-12 Provider Qualification Verification (PQV) Process 6/4/2013 BAW13-15 AAW Provider Billing and Claims Resolution Issues 6/10/2013 BAW13-16 55 Pa Code Chapter 51 Room and Board Contract is available to Residential Habilitation Providers 6/21/2013 BAW13-17 Adding Behavioral Specialist Services (BSS) to an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)—For SC providers 6/21/2013 BAW13-19 Adding Behavioral Specialist Services (BSS) to an Individualized Service Plan (ISP)—For BSS providers 6/26/2013 BAW13-20 AAW Provider Reporting for Services without Objectives 7/3/2013 BAW13-21 Update & Clarification Regarding AAW Assessments 9/13/2013 BAW13-24 2014 Assistive Technology (AT) Resource Reminder 2/28/2014 BAW-14-06 Coordination of Supports Coordination (SC), Behavioral Specialist (BS), and Community Inclusion (CI) Services 6/23/2014 BAW14-16 Adult Protective Services (APS) Reporting Requirements 7/2/2014 BAW14-18 Joint Bulletin Issued by ODP and OVR ''OVR Referral Process for Employment Services'' Applies to AAW Providers 7/22/2014 ODP-14-05 2015 Ensuring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Meet AAW Qualifications 5/11/2015 BAW-AN-15-08 Adult Protective Services (APS) Act and SC Agency Responsibilities 5/22/2015 BAW15-09 Behavioral Specialist Providers' Functional Behavioral Assessment Review 9/11/2015 BAW15-18 BSP-CIP Review Checklist 11/20/2015 BAW15-22 Quarterly Summary Report Guidance 12/7/2015 BAW15-25 NEW Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) MA 51 Process 12/11/2015 BAW15-26 AAW Provider Certified Investigator Requirements 12/21/2015 BAW15-27 2016 Changes to the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Annual Review Plan (ARP) Process 3/14/2016 BAW16-07 Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Documentation Requirements 3/17/2016 BAW16-10 Updated AAW Supports Coordination (SC) Manual is now available 3/22/2016 BAW16-11 Updated Adult Autism Waiver Provider Manual is now available 4/1/2016 BAW16-12 Obsolete BAS Administrative Notices 4/1/2016 BAW16-13 SSD Intent to Enroll Form 4/21/2016 BAW16-14 New Insurance Requirements 5/16/2016 BAW16-15 Proposed rates for expanded services added to the Adult Autism Waiver 5/23/2016 BAW16-17 AAW Supports & Services Directory (May 2016) 5/26/2016 BAW16-18 Informing AAW Participants of Renewal Changes 6/8/2016 BAW16-21 Admin Notice HCSIS Changes 6/14/2016 BAW16-23 Admin Notice: New ISP Signature Page 6/24/2016 BAW16-26 SC Individual Monitoring Form Template and Guidance 6/24/2016 BAW16-28 Changes to ISP resulting from AAW Renewal 6/24/2016 BAW16-29 Changes to Initial Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Annual Review Plan (ARP) Checklists 6/24/2016 BAW16-30 Request for an Exception to Established Service Limits 7/1/2016 BAW16-31 AAW Provider Information Table (Fiscal Year 2016-2017) 7/5/2016 BAW16-32 Admin Notice: Developing a Vocational Profile 7/26/2016 BAW16-34 New and Revised Resources for Developing a Skill Building Plan (SBP) 8/3/2016 BAW16-35 Adding the SSD/Systematic Skill Building (SSB) service to an ISP & Progress Reporting for SCs 8/10/2016 BAW16-36 Adding the SSD/Systematic Skill Building (SSB) service to an ISP & Progress Reporting for SSB Providers 8/10/2016 BAW16-37 Clarifications regarding Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) Employment Services 8/12/2016 BAW16-39 AAW Renewal FAQs Available 8/24/2016 BAW16-43 New Training Platform Launch Date—Reminder to Access Training Certificates 9/9/2016 BAW16-44 Revised Definition of Crisis Event 9/14/2016 BAW16-45 New Best Instructional Practices Manual 9/14/2016 BAW16-46 AAW Supports & Services Directory (September 2016) 9/26/2016 BAW16-47 MyODP Launch and Reminder 9/29/2016 BAW16-48 Submitting and Entering the Vocational Profile into HCSIS 10/5/2016 BAW16-49 SC Individual Monitoring and new Employment Info Detail Report 11/10/2016 BAW16-50 2017 Admin Notice: PRE Training 1/4/2017 BAW17-01 G.A.S. Communication to All Providers 1/19/2017 BAW17-03 Informational Memo: Supports and Services Directory (Jan 2017) 1/30/2017 BAW17-04 Admin Notice: Employment Training and Voc Profile 2/27/2017 BAW17-06 PRE Reminder 2/28/2017 BAW17-07 Info Memo: Waiver Amendment Public Comment Period 3/6/2017 BAW17-09 Admin Notice: Room and Board Contracts 3/13/2017 BAW17-12 Admin Notice: Res Hab Request Form and Guidance 3/20/2017 BAW17-13 Admin Notice: SIB-R Summary Report Process Change 3/21/2017 BAW17-14 Admin Notice: GAS Training Available 3/22/2017 BAW17-15 Informational Memo: Supports and Services Directory (March 2017)—reissued 4/4 3/29/2017 BAW17-16 Informational Memo: Pathways to Employment 4/14/2017 BAW17-17 Admin Notice: PRE Next Steps 5/1/2017 BAW17-18 Informational Memo: Supports and Services Directory (May 2017) 5/23/2017 BAW17-20 Informational Memo: AAW Amendment Submitted to CMS 6/2/2017 BAW17-21 Admin Notice: New Service Utilization Review Signature Form 6/20/2017 BAW17-22 Info Memo: Capacity Increase Amendment Approval 6/30/2017 BAW17-24 Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS): Next Steps and Reminders 7/12/2017 BAW17-25 Updated Employment Services 8/16/2017 BAW17-29 Ensuring DSPs Meet AAW Qualifications 8/28/2017 BAW17-30 PRE: Updated Resources and Upcoming Training 9/27/2017 BAW17-32 ISP and ARP Checklists 10/27/2017 BAW17-33 2018 AAW Progress Report Changes—Webinars Scheduled 1/29/2018 BAW18-04 AAW Service Utilization Review FAQs 2/13/2018 BAW18-05 QSR—Roles and Responsibilities 2/23/2018 BAW18-08 QSR—SC Guidance 2/23/2018 BAW18-09 Entering SIB-r into Question Pro 4/30/2018 BAW18-13 QSR FAQs for AAW Providers 6/14/2018 BAW18-15 Definition of Billable Units under the AAW 7/31/2018 BAW18-17 Required Monthly Contact Guidance and Timeframe 8/9/2018 BAW18-19 REISSUE AND CLARIFICATION: Definition of Billable Units 8/9/2018 BAW18-20 Revised QSR SC Process 8/17/2018 BAW18-21 Office of Administration—Contact: Andrea Bankes (717) 787-3422
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date Issued Bulletin Number 1998 Ch. 259.1 Statement of Claim, Managed Care Organization—statement of policy 07/11/98
(eff. 2/1/972007 Ch. 259.2 Amended 2008 Claims against moneys for which third parties are liable as a result of a tort claim allocation of tort proceeds in actions filed before September 2, 2008—statement of policy 09/07/07
(eff. 9/08/07) Amended 10/31/08
(eff. 11/1/08)2008 Ch. 259.3 Claims against moneys for which third-parties are liable as a result of a tort claim allocation of tort proceeds in actions filed on or after September 2, 2008—statement of policy 10/31/08
(eff. 11/01/08)2008 Ch. 259.4 Settlements without litigation—statement of policy 10/31/08
(eff. 11/01/08)2008 Ch. 259.5 Cooperation in obtaining payment from third parties—statement of policy 10/31/08
(eff. 11/01/08)2008 Ch. 259.6 Civil money penalties—statement of policy 10/31/08
(eff. 11/01/08)2010 Ch. 2600 Evacuation of Hospice Residents During Fire Drills—statement of policy 03/13/10 40 Pa.B. 1411 2018 Ch. 2800 Assisted Living Residence Per Bed Fee Adjustment 06/09/18 48 Pa. B. 3493 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
• Regulatory Compliance Guide for 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2600 (relating to Personal Care Homes) Revised April 1, 2013
• Personal Care Home Regulatory Interpretations—Questions/Answers, DHS BHSL website publications: September, October, November, and December 2014; January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, and December 2015; January, February, April, October, November, and December 2016; April and October 2017; July 2018.
• Regulatory Compliance Guide for 55 Pa. Code Chapter 2800 (relating to Assisted Living Residences) effective March 1, 2015
• Assisted Living Residence Regulatory Interpretations—Questions/Answers, DHS BHSL website publications: October, November, and December 2014; January, February, March, April, May, July, August, October, and December 2015; January, February, April, October, November, and December 2016; April and October 2017; July 2018.
• Policy for Administrative Fines in Personal Care Homes
• Sale or change of legal entity process for Personal Care Homes
• DHS Single Audit Supplement
• HealthChoices Audit Guide—Physical Health
• HealthChoices Audit Guide—Behavioral Health
• ICF/ID Audit Guide
• CCIS Audit Guide
• Human Services Development Fund Instructions and Requirements
• Early Intervention Annual Expenditure Report Instructions
• Human Services Block Grant Annual Expenditure Report Instructions
• Human Services Non-Block Grant Annual Expenditure Report Instructions
• Licensing Reference Manual for Personal Care Homes, Assisted Living, Child Residential, Intellectual Disabilities, and Mental Health Service ProvidersOffice of Child Development and Early Learning—Contact: Tracey Campanini (717) 346-9324
Bureau of Child Care Certification Services
POLICY STATEMENTS:
Year Code
CitationSubject Date Issued Bulletin Number 2007 Ch. 3270—
3280Certification of Part Day Program for School-Age Children 09/15/07 3001-07-01 2009 Ch. 3270
Ch. 3280
Ch. 3290Reporting Lost Child 02/21/09 3001-08-02 Ch. 3270
Ch. 3280
Ch. 3290Playground Protective Surface Covering 02/21/09 3001-09-01 2011 Ch. 3270—
3280Waiver of Child Care Facility Regulations 03/1/11 00-11-01 2012 Ch. 3270
Ch. 3280
Ch. 3290Tuberculosis Blood Test 02/4/12 3001-12-01 Announcements: 2008 C-08 #01—Capacity on Certificate of Compliance 04/08/08 C-08 #02—Proof of Liability Insurance 04/08/08 C-08 #05—Impact of Change in Equivalencies of CDA and CCP Credentials 08/13/08 C-08 #07—Compliance with Regulations Relating to Recalled Toys and Equipment 09/15/08 2009 C-09 #04—Use of Hand Sanitizers in Early Childhood Programs 09/25/09 2010 C-10 #01—PEMA Update to Emergency Plan Toolkit for Child Care Facilities 03/23/10 2011 C-11 #02—Revised Child Care Staff Health Assessment 07/20/11 C-11 #04—Announcements Deemed Obsolete 09/21/11 Proof of Identification Required for Child Care Center Director and Group Child Care Home Primary Staff Person 09/18/12 2012 C-13 #01—Announced Renewal Inspections Within 30 Day Range 11/15/13 2013 C-14 #01—Water Safety Training for Child Care Providers & Lifeguard Requirements 02/28/14 2014 C-14 #02—Healthy and Green Initiative—Child Care Siting 03/10/14 C-14 #03—Degrees From Business Technical & Trade Schools 04/22/14 2016 El-16 #01 Provider Qualifications 2/2/16C-16 #01 Free Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification Training Available to Meet New Training Requirements for Child Care
C-16-01—Meeting New Health and Safety Training Requirements as Required by the Federal Government
C-17-01—Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) for Child Care Facilities
C-17-02—Vaping and the Use of Electronic Cigarettes in a Child Care Facility
C-17-03—Inclusion of All Children in Early Child hood Programs in Pennsylvania
C-17-04—Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for State/Territory
C-17 #05 Emergency Temporary Relocation of a child care facility
C-17 #06 Approved child service form
C-17 #7 Applicability of the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act02/12/16
07/01/16
01/23/17
02/23/17
06/29/17
06/29/17
07/01/17
5/12/11
11/1/17
2016
2017Bureau of Early Intervention Services 2006 ELS-EI-06 #04 Natural Environments 07/24/06 ELS-EI-06 #07 Clarification of Waiver of 4300 Fiscal Regulations 08/15/06 ELS-EI-06 #10 Acceptable Signers of the Beneficiary Choice Form for the Infants, Toddlers And Families Medicaid Waiver 09/05/06 EI-07 #12 PA Pre-K Counts and Early Intervention working Together 10/24/07 2007 EI-08 #02 Reportable Incidents 03/07/08 2008 EI-08 #10 Eligibility for Infants Toddlers Families Medicaid Waiver 09/22/08 EI-09 #11 Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Service Coordination 08/14/09 08/14/09 2009 EI-09 #13 ChildFind System Including Children Who Are Wards of the State, Children Living in Residential Facilities, Children who were Abused and Children who are Homeless. 09/11/09 EI-09 #17 Qualifications for Individuals to Provide Speech-Language Pathology Services in Early Intervention and the Requirements for Billing 10/05/09 EI-10 #02 Release of Information 01/29/10 2010 EI-10 #04 Operational Guidance for Infant/Toddler Programs Regarding Children Living in Residential Facilities 04/09/10 EI-10 #06 Funding Responsibilities for Early Intervention Services for Children at Kindergarten Age 05/18/10 EI-10 #07 Paraprofessional Qualifications 06/15/10 EI-10 #08 Amended Behavior Supports for Young Children 10/25/10 EI-11 #01 IDEA Early Intervention Complaint Procedures 06/01/11 2011 EI-11 #02 ACT 24 of 2011 Implementation PELICAN Data Moratorium 08/01/11 EI-11 #04 Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Cost Centers 11/16/11 EI-12 #01 Screening, Evaluation and Assessment in Early Intervention 04/11/12 2012 EI-12 #02 Updates to Early Intervention Policy Based on requirements in IDEA Part C 04/11/12 EI-12 #03 Confidentiality, Parent Consent and Surrogate Parents 04/11/12 EI-12-#05 Mediation, Due Process, and IFSP Facilitation Procedures for Infant/Toddler Early Intervention 07/01/12 EI-12 #07 Collecting and Reporting Child Outcome Data in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs 10/26/12 EI-12 #08 Local Determination Process 10/26/12 EI-12 #09 Public Participation Requirements under The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 10/26/12 EI-13 #01 Transition of Toddlers to Preschool or Other Community Services 01/30/13 2013 EI-13 #02 Pennsylvania System of Payment 03/19/13 EI-13 #03 Session Notes 04/26/13 EI-13 #04 Infants and Toddlers Referred to Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Program from Out of State 04/30/13 EI-13 #05 Third Party Insurance Denials and Public Consulting Group 04/30/13 OCDEL-13 #01 Children Experiencing Homelessness 05/09/13 EI-13 #06 Children who Have a Hearing Loss 08/01/13 EI-13 #07 Positive Behavior Support 08/29/13 EI-13 #08 Eligibility for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool Early Intervention 12/13/13 EI-14 #01 At-Risk Tracking for Infants and Toddlers Experiencing Homelessness
11/21/14 EI-16 #01 Provider Qualifications
02/12/16 EI-16 #02 Lead Exposure in Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers
08/31/16 FC/PRF-17 #01; ELS-17 #01 OCDEL Communication Business Partners and Grantees
06/29/17 EI-17 #01; FC/PRF-17 #02 Inclusion of All Childhood Program in Pennsylvania 06/30/17 EI-17 #02; FC/PRF-17#03 Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 06/30/17 Bureau of Early Learning Services 2006 ELS-06 #06—Emergency Management Preparedness Training—Distribution of Training Materials 01/20/06 ELS-07 #19—Keystone STARS funding for STARS facilities participating in PA Pre-K Counts 11/21/07 2007 ELS/KS-08 #28 Verification of Communication 09/12/08 2008 FAP-08#1 Out-of-state Travel and Lodging Prohibition Due to Current Economic Situation 12/16/08 ELS/KS-09 #10 Keys to Quality Security Roles 2009 ELS/KS-09 #10 Keys to Quality Security Roles 03/30/09 ELS/KS-09 #11 Star Level of Facilities Operated by Regional Key, Technical Assistance and Professional Development Contractors/Subcontractors 04/14/09 ELS/KS-09 #16 Professional Development Fee Procedures for Keys to Quality 06/25/09 ELS/KS-09 #20 Access to the Early Learning Network Secure Web-Based System—PELICAN 07/10/09 ELS-KS-09 #24 Joint Office of Children, Youth and Families& Office of Child Development and Early Learning Bulletin: Implementation of Child Care Funding Policy Beginning State Fiscal Year 2010-2011 07/14/09 ELS-KS-09 #25 Keystone STARS TA Manual and Forms 07/17/09 ELS-KS-09 #38 Centers for Disease Control Guidance Regarding Influenza for Early Childhood Programs 09/21/09 ELS-KS-09 #39 Use of Hand Sanitizers in Early Childhood Programs 09/25/09 ELS-KS-09 #46 Reporting Child Care Center Closings Due to Influenza 10/23/09 ELS-KS-09 #47 Excluding and Readmitting Children and Staff with Influenza-like Illness 10/26/09 ELS-KS-10 #03 Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PAQS) Requirements 03/08/10 2010 ELS/KS-10 #16 Certification Referral to the Regional Key 07/30/10 ELS/KS-10 #27 Financial Guidelines for Regional Keys 10/01/10 ELS/KS-10 #29 Funds Management of Keystone STARS Provider Grant Awards 10/28/10 ELS/KS-11 #09 Collaboration between Child Care Information Services Agencies, the PA Key, Regional Keys, and Local Education and Resource Networks (LEARN) 05/06/11 2011 ELS/KS-11 #15 Keystone STARS Optional Tools 07/07/11 ELS/KS-12 #07 Organizational PQAS Requirements 06/22/12 2012 ELS/KS-12 #13 Pennsylvania Director Credential for Keystone STARS 06/26/12 ELS/KS-12 #19 Online Facility Professional Development Plan Survey Collection 06/27/12 ELS/KS-12 #25 Good Better Best-Pennsylvania's CQI Guide to Best Practices Version 2.1 for Centers-Groups and version 1.1 for Family 07/25/12 ELS/KS-12 #26 Keystone STARS Exit Survey 08/06/12 2013 ELS/KS-13 #05 Keystone STARS Logo Usage Guidelines 07/18/13 ELS/KS-13 #12 Regional Keys Records Management, Conversions and Transmissions 08/28/13 ELS/KS-13 #14 STARS TA Accountability Plan and Data Collection 09/03/13 ELS/KS-14 #02 Degrees Earned from Business, Technical and Trade Schools 04/22/14 2014 ELS/KS-14 #06 STARS Status Review, Suspension and Removal Process 08/12/14 ELS/KS-14 #09 Teacher Quality Version 2.0 and Career Lattice 2014 10/20/14 ELS/KS-14 #11 Designation and Reliability Manual v. 1.0 10/20/14 2015 ELS/KS-15 #02 Pennsylvania Program Assessment Communication Tool (PA PACT) Manual 04/15/15 ELS/KS-15 #06 Keystone STARS Marketing Materials 8/27/15 2016 ELS/KS-16 #02 Start Up Technical Assistance Peer Mentoring and Rising STARS Peer Mentoring Guidance 1/22/16 ELS/KS-16 #03 Keystone STARS Special Initiatives Awards 2/10/16 ELS/KS-16 #04 Keystone STARS PA Pre K Counts Worksheets 2/18/16 PC/KS-16 #01 STAR 3 and 4 Designation Renewal Extensions for 2016-2017 5/5/16 2017 PC/KS-14 #06 Policy Clarifications for STARS Status Review, Suspension and Removal Process 3/31/17 ELS/KS-17 #02 Regional Key PRI and Monitoring Documents 4/13/17 ELS/KS-17 #03 Inclusion of All Children in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 6/30/17 ELS/KS-17 #04 Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 6/30/17 ELS/KS-17 #05 Notification Regarding Materials, Supplies and Equipment 6/29/17 ELS/KS-17 #06 Keystone STARS Tiered Reimbursement Quality Add-on Rates and Grants & Awards Structure 7/11/17 ELS-KS-17 #07 Keystone STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual 7/24/2017 ELS-KS-17 #09 2017-2018 Keystone STARS Grant Agreement Document 9/07/2017 ELS-KS-17 #10 STARS Enrollment Tool (ECT) and Full Time Equivalency (FTE) 9/29/2017 ELS-KS-17 #11 R Keystone STARS Education and Retention Award (ERA) 11/1/2017 ELS-KS-17 #12 R Keystone STARS Merit Award Request 11/01/2017 ELS-KS-17 #13 Increasing Base Payment Rates for STAR 3 and STAR 4 Providers 12/22/2017 ELS-KS-18 #01 Keystone STARS Designation Certificates 4/29/2018 2018 ELS-KS-18 #02 Keystone STARS Performance Standards and Program Manual 6/29/2018 ELS-KS-18 #03 Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Protocol Guide 7/3/2018 ELRC-18 #01 Increasing Base Payment Rates for STAR 1 and STAR 2 Providers and Improving the Maximum Child Care Allowances for all Providers 7/11/2018 ELR-18 #02 Updated Provider Agreements for Certified, Relative and In-Home Child Care Providers 7/12/2018 Family Support Programs 2015 ELS/MIECHV-15 #02; ELS/NFP-15 #02 Fiscal & Program Communication and Reporting Strategy 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #03; ELS/NFP-15 #03 Program and Fiscal Reporting, Reporting Accuracy & Timeliness 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #04; ELS/NFP-15 #04 Enrollment Policy 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #05; ELS/NFP-15 #05 On-Site Fiscal Monitoring 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #06; ELS/NFP-15 #06 Audit Requirements 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #07; ELS/NFP-15 #07 Principles, and Audit Uniform Administrative Requirements for Federal Requirements, Cost Awards; Final Rule: Indirect Cost 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #08; ELS/NFP-15 #08 End of Fiscal Spending—July 1st—June 30th 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #09; ELS/NFP-15 #09 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Final Rule: Equipment Definition and Pre-approval 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #10; ELS/NFP-15 #10 Program Review Instrument 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #11; ELS/NFP-15 #11 Mandatory Meeting Attendance Policy 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #12; ELS/NFP-15 #12 Confidentiality 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #13; ELS/NFP-15 #13 Coordination with Early Intervention Agencies 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #14; ELS/NFP-15# 14 Child/Family Transition Plans 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #15; ELS/NFP-15 #15 Community Collaboration 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #16; ELS/NFP-15 #16 Continuous Quality Improvement 07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #17; ELS/NFP-15 #17 Curriculum and Standards
07/01/15 ELS/MIECHV-15 #18; ELS/NFP-15 #18 Home Visitor Professional Development
11/05/15 ELS/MIECHV-16 #01; ELS/NFP-16 #01 Pennsylvania Home Visiting Data System
12/08/16
ELS/MIECHV-16 #02; ELS/NFP-16 #02 Fiscal Reporting Changes 7/01/2016 2016 FC/PRF—17#01; OCDEL Communication Business Partners and Grantees 6/29/2017 2017 Bureau of Subsidized Child Care Services 2005 S-05 #04—Unemployment Compensation Claims Filed By Relative/Neighbor Providers Announcement 06/28/05 S-07 #08—PA Pre-K Counts and Child Care Works: Enrollment and Release of Information Procedures 09/18/07 2007 S-07 #09—Pelican Announcement 11/07/07 2009 S-09 #05 Care Level for Kindergarten Children Changing from Preschool (PSE) to Young School Age (YSA) 06/17/09 2015 S-15 #03 Early Head Start—Child Care Partnership Grants 09/21/15 2017 S-17 #04—Inclusion of All Children in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 06/29/17 S-17 #05—Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 06/29/17 S-17 #06—Keystone STARS Tiered Reimbursement Quality Add-on Rates and Grants and Awards Structure 07/06/17 S-17 #07—Increasing Base Payment Rates for STAR 3 and STAR 4 Providers 12/22/17 2018 S-18 #01 2018 Income Limits and Co-Payment Guidelines 04/05/18 S-18 #02 PELICAN CCW Help Desk 06/15/18 GUIDANCE MANUALS:
• Licensing Indicator System for Child Day Care Centers
• Licensing Indicator System for Group Day Care HomesINTERNAL GUIDELINES:
• 00-94-10, Application of Child Day Care Service Regulations 10/21/94
• 00-95-03, Procedures for the Regulation of Child Day Care Facilities 02/13/95
• 00-11-01, Waiver of Child Care Facility Regulations 03/01/11
• 07-01-12, Protocol #1, Initial Certificate of Compliance
• 12-10-12, Protocol #3, Complaints—Regulated Facilities
• Certification Policies and Clarifications (CPAC)
• 1/27/17—Protocol 1—Initial Certificate of Compliance
• 07/17/17—Protocol 2—Renewal Application for Compliance
• 01/02/13—Protocol 3—Complaints—Regulated Facilities
• Protocol 4—Complaints for Unregulated Facilities
• Protocol 5—Complaints Involving Allegations of Suspected Abuse
• 3/11/16—Protocol 6—Inspection Summary—Finalized
• 2/03/2017—Protocol 10—Change in the Facility Operation—Finalized
• 4/26/16—Protocol 11—Unannounced Inspections—Finalized
• 4/28/16—Protocol 12—Negative Sanctions—FinalizedOffice of Social Programs—Contact: Lindsey Mauldin (717) 783-4726
GUIDANCE MANUALS:
• School-Based ACCESS Program Provider Handbook
• Supporting Pennsylvanians Through Housing (DHS Five-Year Housing Strategy)
Pennsylvania INSURANCE DEPARTMENT (PID)
I. NOTICES
A. Executive Office
1. Insurance Department Notices
No. Date
Pub'dDescription 2018-07 06/30/18 Per Diem Charge for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 2018-06 06/30/18 Per Diem Charge for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department 2018-05 06/23/18 Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations 2018-04 04/21/18 Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment 2018-03 04/07/18 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 2017-11 10/28/17 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 2017-10 10/07/18 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2017-03 02/25/17 List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 2017-01 01/07/17 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,700 2016-16 12/03/16 Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies; Limited and Full Tort Data Reporting 2016-15 10/29/16 Guidance Regarding Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage 2016-11 09/17/16 Long Term Care Partnership Program Revised Guidance Announcement 2016-10 09/10/16 Principle-Based Reserving Operative Date 2016-05 04/30/16 Notice Regarding Nondiscrimination 2016-01 05/28/16 Repeal of Outdated Notices Regarding Form and Rate Filings; Filing Requirements under the Accident and Health Filing Reform Act—Revised 2015-07 09/19/15 Provider Directories 2015-06 08/22/15 Price Optimization 2015-01 01/31/15 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015; Expedited Rate, Rule and Form Filing Review Process 2014-12 10/25/14 General Guidance for Disclosure of Prescribed Differences from NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles 2014-10 09/27/14 Deregulation of Certain Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 2014-08 06/14/14 Repeal of Outdated PA Bulletin Notices. 2014-01 01/04/14 Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,550. 2012-04 02/18/12 Effective Dates for Small Group Health Insurance Rate Filings 2011-06 07/30/11 Advisory Notice—Rate Review Process Determination 2011-03 05/14/11 Use of Misleading Professional Designations by Insurance Producers Selling Life Insurance or Annuities to Seniors 2010-10 10/02/10 Provisions of Act 51 of 2010 2010-09 08/14/10 Mini-COBRA Coverage 2010-08 07/17/10 Application for Written Consent 2010-06 07/03/10 Repeal of Outdated Notices 2010-02 01/02/10 Review Procedure Hearings; Cancellation or Refusal of Insurance 2009-07 07/31/09 Updated Guidelines for Record Retention 2009-06 06/27/09 Autism Review Process 2009-03 04/11/09 Autism Coverage 2009-02 02/14/09 Property and Casualty Insurance Companies and Producers Issuing Certificates of Insurance in Pennsylvania 2009-01 02/14/09 Community Health Reinvestment Activities 2008-05 04/19/08 Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and Revised Guidance Announcement 2007-06 12/01/07 Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 2006-12 11/18/06 Flood Insurance Training Requirements 2006-08 07/08/06 Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices 2006-07 06/24/06 Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships 2006-06 06/24/06 Notice of Agent Education and Training Requirement Changes 2005-07 07/23/05 Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment 2005-04 03/26/05 Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements for Licensed Life Insurance Producers 2005-02 02/05/05 Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions 2003-11 11/29/03 Coverage for Chiropractic Care 2003-07 09/20/03 Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania 2003-06 08/09/03 Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependency Coverage 2002-10 10/19/02 Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims) 2001-07 06/30/01 Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms 2001-04 04/21/01 Book Transfers 2000-04 02/26/00 The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C., Sections 1033 and 1034 2000-03 02/19/00 Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting 1995-09 08/23/95 Deregulation of Commercial Lines Property and Casualty Forms 1995-07 07/19/95 Modification of Contract for Use When an Annuity Premium Tax is Not Applicable 1994-14 10/03/94 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-13 10/03/94 General Account Modified Guaranteed Life Insurance 1994-12 10/03/94 Separate Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-11 10/03/94 General Account Modified Guaranteed Annuity 1994-09 07/07/94 Approval and Solicitation of Long Term Care Policies for Continuing Care Retirement Communities
2. Statements of Policy
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 67, Sections 67.41—67.45 and Appendix A, Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, Subchapter D. Adopted 05/19/1989.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 89, Sections 89.451—89.474, Approval of Life, Accident and Health Insurance. Subchapter H. Statements of Policy. Adopted 02/05/1982.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90c, Sections 90c.1—90c.25, Individual Applications. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90d, Sections 90d.1—90d.9, Individual Accidental Death Benefits; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90e, Sections 90e.1—90e.13, Individual IRA Endorsements for Life Insurance and Annuities. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90f, Sections 90f.1—90f.16, Individual Imminent Death/Lifetime Health Care Facility Confinement Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlements of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90g, Sections 90g.1—90g.16, Individual Health Care Facility Benefits Provided as Accelerated Death Benefit or Settlement of Death Benefit; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90h, Sections 90h.1—90h.11, Individual Waiver of Surrender Charges for Life and Annuity Contracts Resulting From Health Care Facility Usage; Provided by Riders or Built into Policies. Adopted 01/18/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 90i, Sections 90i.1—90i.3, Certificates of Assumption. Adopted 03/05/1993.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 119, Sections 119.1—119.26, Anti-Fraud. Adopted 08/27/1993.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 120, Sections 120.1—120.5, Loss Cost Adjustment Filing. Adopted 08/27/1993.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 150, Sections 150.1—150.5, Uniform Health Insurance Claim Form. Adopted 07/02/1993.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 152, Sections 152.101—152.105, Preferred Provider Organizations, Primary Care Gatekeeper PPO Products. Adopted 09/27/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.2, Permission to file accident and health, life and annuity insert pages. Adopted 10/19/1990.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 153, Section 153.3, Simplified review of company merger, assumption or name change form and rate filing. Adopted 06/28/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.201—301.204, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter H. Point-of-Service Products Group Specific Community Rating. Adopted 09/27/1991.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 301, Sections 301.301—301.321, Health Maintenance Organization, Subchapter I. Contractual Arrangements Between HMOs and IDSs. Adopted 04/05/1996.
• 31 Pa. Code, Chapter 303, Section 303.1, Out-of-State Health Maintenance Organization Investments. Adopted 03/25/1988.
Contact: Glenda Ebersole, Policy Director, 717-783-0652;
fax 7l7-705-3873II. OTHER
A. Administrative Hearings Office
• Digest of Automobile Policy Terminations (Act 68 and 78)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile Insurance Administrative Hearings• Digest of CAT Fund Adjudications
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Automobile CAT Fund Administrative Hearings• Digest of Homeowners Policy Terminations (Act 205)
Insurance Commissioner Decisions on Homeowners Insurance Administrative Hearings• Digest of Agency Terminations (Act 143)
Administrative Hearing Officer Decisions on Insurance Agency Administrative Hearings• Practice and Procedure Digest
Describes the Administrative Hearing ProcessContact: Jill Linta, Administrative Hearings Office, 717-
783-2126; fax 7l7-787-8781B. Office of Insurance Product Regulation and Administration
• Public Documents Room Procedures
Procedures to review public documents at the Insurance Department• Regulatory Procedures Manual
Internal procedures regarding drafting of regulationsContact: Glenda Ebersole, Policy Director, 717-783-0652;
fax 7l7-705-3873
Department of LABOR & INDUSTRY (L&I)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Labor & Industry Secretary
• Availability of First Aid, CPR, and Other Emergency Treatments
• Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act Employee Workplace Notice
• Security Policy Statement
• Smoking Within the Labor & Industry Building Policy Statement
• Weapons Policy Statement
• Workforce Investment Act Policy Statement
• Workplace Violence Policy StatementB. Office of Equal Opportunity
Contact: James Kayer (717-787-1182)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
• Contract Compliance Policy Statement
• Equal Opportunity Plan
• Disability-Related Employment Policy Statement
• Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
• Methods of Administration
• Designation of Equal Opportunity Officers
• Designation of Equal Opportunity Liaisons
• Limited English Proficiency Policy Statement
• Office of Equal Opportunity Civil Rights StatementC. Bureau of Workers' Compensation
• Occupational Disease under the Workers' Compensation Act—Guidelines for Employment Screening Programs under Act 115 of 2001 BWC Website:www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Health Care Under the Workers' Compensation Act BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Uninsured Employers Guaranty Fund BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• General Provisions of Act 57 of 1996 BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Contact: Stan Swaintek, Acting Director, BBVS (570-826-
2361, x210); Denise Verchimak, Director, BVRS (717-
772-3511)
OVR Numbered Memoranda:
• 04-300.02 Rehabilitation Teaching and Orientation & Mobility Performance Standards
• 07-100.01 District Office Itineraries and Daily Activities Report
• 09-200.01 Ticket to Work Program
• 10-100.02 Driver Services for OVR Employees
• 10-100.03 OVR Case Sharing
• 10-100.04 OVR Case Filing System
• 10-100.05 Provision of Services to OVR Employees, Relatives of OVR Employees, Individuals With Whom the Employee Has a Close Personal Relationship or other Cases Designated as Confidential Per Customer Request
• 10-200.01 Psychological Services—Qualifications, Approval, and Use of Psychological Providers and Services
• 10-300.01 Independent Living/Specialized Services Program Handbook
• 11-100.02 Competitive Bids—Procedures and Documentation
• 11-100.04 Alternate Format Policy
• 12-100.04 Clerical Procedures: OVR Base and Detailed Record, Program Referral, Intake, and Case Assignment Procedure
• 12.200.02 College and Other Post-Secondary Training
• 12-200.07 CWDS User Management Manual
• 12-200.08 Performance Factors and Standards—Clerk Typist 2, Clerk Typist 3, and Fiscal Assistants
• 12-200.09 Placement Equipment Purchase Procedure Document
• 12-300.01 Referring, Training and Placing VR Customers in the Business Enterprise Program
• 13-200.02 Voter Registration
• 13-200.03 Work and Home Site Modifications
• 13-200.04 Vehicle Modifications #1—Guidelines
• 13-200.05 F.A.R.M. (Farming and Agriculture Rehabilitation Management) Service Provision Manual for Pennsylvania Farmers
• 13-200.06 School to Work Transition
• 14-100.03 OVR Records Retention and Disposition Procedures
• 14-200.01 Financial Needs Test
• 15-100.01 Appeals, Legal Requests, and Release of Information
• 15-200.01 Audiological Services, Interpreting Services, & Assistive Technology Procedures for Customers who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened and Deaf-Blind
• 16-100.01 OVR Fiscal Procedures and Documentation
• 16-100.02 Provider Agreement Policy and Procedures
• 16-100.03 Out of State Travel Approval Procedure for OVR Employees
• 16-200.01 College & Other Post-Secondary Training
• 16-200.04 Small Business Ownership as a Vocational Goal for OVR Customers
• 16-200.05 On-The-Job Training
• 16-200.06 OVR Supported Employment Policy
• 17-200.01 Low Vision Services
• 17-200.02 Essential Procedures for the Vocational Rehabilitation Program
• 17-200.03 Psychological Services—Guidelines: Psycho-diagnostic and Vocational Assessment
• 97-600.08 Revised Guidelines—Specific Learning DisabilitiesB. Bureau of Workers' Compensation
• Calculating 21-Day Compliance BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Return-to-Work Model BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• PA Workers' Compensation Employer Information Pam- phlet, LIBC-200 (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Employers.) BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Employers' Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation, LIBC-300 BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pam- phlet, LIBC-100 (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Injured Workers.) BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation and the Injured Worker Pamphlet-Spanish Edition, LIBC-100-(ESP) (Workers' Compensation Guidelines for Spanish-speaking Injured Workers.) BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Procedures for Completing an Application for Fee Re- view, BWC website: (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• 2018 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Schedule. Revised effective January 1, 2018. BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Statement of Purpose of Adoption of Usual and Customary Charge. Effective November 1, 2010. BWC website: (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Attention WC Providers and Insurers: Read the Bureau's response to questions regarding ICD-10 (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Changes to the WC Act as made by ACT 184 (HB1846): View the Amendments (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Bureau Code Listings. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Safety Committee Box Score. Updated Monthly. BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Employer's Guide to Self-Insuring Workers' Compensation, LIBC-300 BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Accident and Illness Prevention Service Provider Qualifications Guide
Contact: Michelle Muncie, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1636)• HandS System BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
Contact: Eric Hoffman, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1635)• State-Certified Workplace Safety Committee Brochure (LIBC-733) BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• PATHS: Pennsylvania Training for Health and Safety. BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workplace Safety Committee Technical Assistance/Certification Assistance Manual (LIBC-55) BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
Contact: Eric Hoffman, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1635)• Worker & Community Right to Know. BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
Contact: Eric Hoffman, Health and Safety Division, BWC (717-772-1635)• Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS) BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• WCAIS, Forms BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• EDI Claims Implementation Guide BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• WCAIS, Training Resources BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• WCAIS, Frequently Asked Questions BWC website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Workers' Compensation Fee Schedules BWC Website: (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• 2016 Medical Access Study Executive overview. Updated September 2017. BWC Website: (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Employer's Guide to Workers' Compensation Insurance in Pennsylvania (A folder which includes: An Employer's Overview, A Guide to Classification Codes and other workers' compensation information of interest to employers). Updated August 2017.
Contact: Information Services Helpline (717-772-3702)• Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety Annual Report BWC Website: This information can be found on our website by clicking on the following link:http://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Compensation/WC/Pages/default.aspx
• Frequently Asked Questions Workers' Compensation BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Frequently Asked Questions Health Care Services Review BWC Website: (''Workers' Compensation'') www.dli.pa.gov
• Frequently Asked Questions Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program BWC Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Office of Adjudication Petition Count WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Obtaining WC Hearing Transcripts WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Medicare Policy: Evaluation and Approval of WC Lump Sum Settlements WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Accommodation Requests WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Lawyer Referral Service Information (Web guideline) WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')C. Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication
• WCOA Forms WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Individuals''—''Workers' Compensation Services''—Workers' Compensation Adjudication''—''Adjudication Forms'') • Employee/Dependent Statement Form. WCOA website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'')
• Obtaining Unemployment Compensation Benefit Offset Information WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication;'')
• Request a Copy of a Record, Including Decisions WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Alternative Dispute Resolution WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Alternative Dispute Resolution'') The Southeastern District Judge Manager is now Holly San Angelo.
• Links to Mediation Procedures Followed by Judges WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov
(''Individuals>Workers' Compensation Services > Workers' Compensation Adjudication > Judge Information.'' OR ('' Individuals>Workers' Compensation Services > Workers' Compensation Adjudication > Individual WCOA Judges' Questionnaires
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Pamphlet WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Alternative Dispute Resolution'' and ''Alternative Dispute Resolution Pamphlet'')
• Judge Information—Judge Procedures WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Judge Information'')
• Special Rules of Administrative Practice and Procedure before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board and Workers' Compensation Judges WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• CIMS Claims Converting to WCAIS (effective September 2013) WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• WCOA Email Resource Accounts WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Act 109 WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Conduct Lien Searches for Child Support WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Employee/Dependent Statement Form for Child Support Information WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Changes to the WC Act as made by Act 147 WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Workers' Compensation Annual Report and Other Publications WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Workers' Compensation Act WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Individuals'' > ''Workers' Compensation Services'' > ''Workers' Compensation Adjudication
• WCOA Quick Links to WC-Related Sites WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Quick Links to Other PA WC Regulations WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')• Lawyer Referral Service (Web guideline) WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'').
• Workers' Compensation Rate Schedules WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'')
• Directions to Hearing Locations WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Directions to Hearing Locations'')
• Adjudication Process—Frequently Asked Questions WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'')
• WCAIS Website WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Individuals'' > ''Workers' Compensation Services;; > ''Workers' Compensation Adjudication'' > ''Announcements'')
• Obtaining WC Hearing Transcripts WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Obtaining WC Hearing Transcripts'')
• Medicare Policy: Evaluation and Approval of WC Lump Sum Settlements WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Medicare & WC Benefits'')
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Website WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Medicare & WC Benefits'')
• Memoranda to the Medicare Regional Offices WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Medicare & WC Benefits'')
• Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (WCMSAs)—Basic Information WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Medicare & WC Benefits'')
• Workers' Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (WCMSAs)—Approval Process WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Medicare & WC Benefits'')
• Accommodation Requests WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Workers' Compensation'' and ''Click Here for the Office of Adjudication'' and ''Adjudication Process'' and ''Accommodation'')
• Management Contact Information WCOA Website: www.dli.pa.gov (''Individuals'' > ''Workers' Compensation Services'' > ''Workers' Compensation Adjudication'' > ''Adjudication Process'' > ''WCOA Contact Information'')
III. OTHER
A. Center for Workforce Information and Analysis
Contact: Keith Bailey (717-787-3266)
• New Hire Program forms for businesses to use to report new hires can be found at www.pacareerlink.pa.gov
• High Priority Occupations methodology and petition information is available at www.workstats.dli.pa.gov
• Federal contractors' affirmative action planning workforce demographics are available at www.workstats.dli.pa.govB. Bureau of Workforce Development Administration & Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations
Contact: Dan Kuba (717-214-4829), Ruben Pachay (717-
705-8821)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 183-01, May 21, 2018, Oversight and Monitoring
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 121-06 (C2), June 13, 2018, Local Workforce Delivery System—Common Identifier Policy (Change 2)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 121-05, June 7, 2017, Local Workforce Delivery System—PA CareerLink® Certification and Continuous Improvement
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 121-04 (C1), June 21, 2017, Local Workforce Delivery System—PA CareerLink® System operator (Change 1)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 121-03, June 2017, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the One-Stop Delivery System
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 108-01, May 5, 2017, Regional/Local Planning—Multi-Year Plans
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 184-02, October 20, 2016, Sanctions—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 01-2015 (C1), July 20, 2018, Pennsylvania's Workforce System of Record (Change 1)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 02-2015, December 18, 2015, Local Governance Policy
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 03-2015, December 22, 2015, Financial Management Policy
• Workforce System Guidance (WSG) No. 03-2015, December 23, 2015, Youth Eligibility Definitions—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Workforce System Guidance (WSG) No. 04-2015 (C1), September 11, 2017, Self-Certification and Telephone/Document Inspection Verification—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Change 1)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 04-2015 (C1), April 4, 2018, Eligible Training Providers—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Change 1)
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 05-2015, December 23, 2015, Priority of Service—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Workforce System Guidance (WSG) No. 06-2015, April 1, 2016, Incumbent Worker Training Activities—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• Workforce System Policy (WSP) No. 06-2015. April 7, 2016, Training Expenditure Targets and Definitions of Types of Training for Benchmarks
• Workforce System Guidance (WSG) No. 02-2104, June 30, 2015, Process and Timeline for Designation of Pennsylvania's Local Workforce Development Areas—Initial Implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 02-2007, June 27, 2018, Rapid Response Process, Roles and Responsibilities (Under Revision)
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 01-2005 (C2), April 26, 2007, WIA Title I Training through Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) in High Priority Occupants (HPOs) (Under Revision)
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 03-2005, June 20, 2006, Guidelines for the Competitive Procurement of Youth Services
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 12-2003 (C1), January 31, 2008, Rapid Response Early Intervention and Trade Benefits Rights Interview Process (Under Revision)• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 09-2002, October 03, 2002, WIA Performance Measures
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 12-2002. April 20, 2003, Questions and Answers Regarding the WIA Certification Process for Eligible Training Programs/Providers and Individual Training Accounts (ITAs) (Under Revision)
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 01-2001, July 1, 2001, Team PA CareerLink® Registration Policy
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 02-2001 (C1), July 21, 2003, Team PA CareerLink® Employment Services Registration Policy WIIN 2-01 (Change 1)
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 03-1999 (C1), August 5, 2002, The Bureau of Workforce Investment is distributing the attached guidance information relevant to Title I WIA Eligibility Criteria for Registration and WIA Acceptable Eligibility Verification (Change 2)
• Workforce Investment Information Notice (WIIN) No. 04-1999 (C1), August 6, 2002, Core, Intensive, Training, Optional, and Youth Services by Program Charts (Change 1)C. Minimum Wage Advisory Board
• Annual Analysis of the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage—2007 through present is available at www.workstats.dli.pa.gov
D. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
• The OVR Annual Report—Ryan Hyde (717-787-5476)
• WIOA Combined State Plan Update—Cindy Mundis (717-787-5518)
• Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)
• The OVR Rehabilitation Services Handbook—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)
• OVR Transition Guide for Professionals—Cindy Mundis (717-787-5518)
• OVR—Transition From Substance Abuse to Recovery and Work (A Guide for Vocational Rehabilitation)—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)
• Your Road to Independence—Ryan Hyde (717-787-5476)
• Business Services—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)
• On-the-Job Training—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)
• Jobs for All, Youth Employment Initiative—Ralph Roach (717-787-3940)E. State Workers' Insurance Fund
• Injury Hotline Reporting Sticker
• Employee Information for reporting of Work Related Injuries
• Workers' Compensation Employee Notice
• SWIF District Office Map and Directory
• Notice of Employer W/C coverage with SWIF (English & Spanish)
• SWIF Information Pamphlet
• ''You as a Witness'' in a Workers' Comp. Proceeding
• Benefits of Early Reporting of Injuries
• State Workers' Insurance Fund ''Checklist''
• SWIF's Early Return to Work Program
• Telephonic Reporting Questionnaire
• ''21 day rule'' Reporting guideline letter
• SWIF Safety Policy and Program Outline
• Certified Safety Committee Addendum
• SWIF debit card brochure, SWIF direct deposit form (SWIF-180 REV 11-11), SWIF payment selection form • Notice of subrogation lien against a third-party recovery under Section 319 of the Workers' Compensation Act
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Notice
• Free Access to Statewide Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Notice
• Return-to-Work Program Notice (It is not the same as the SWIF Early Return to Work Program previously listed. Both are still in use.)
• Memo Concerning Section 305.2 of the Workers' Compensation Act.
• Notice to SWIF Policyholders Concerning their Obligation to Comply with Bureau Regulation 121.3b
• Memo regarding access to Pennsylvania Training for Health and Safety (PATHS)
• PA Workplace Safety Committee Certification Program Online Filing Instructions
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