DDS frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RCs).  Documents marked as Directives are instructions RCs must follow. Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.  Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.  Correspondence documents are how DDS shares helpful information with the RCs. All RC directives, correspondence, guidance, and program guidelines are posted on this page.

Date Subject Summary Category
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

 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 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
1/30/2025 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

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
10/28/2025 Rate Reform, QIP, and Provider Directory Updates Provider Directory Progress Updates
10/25/2025 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
10/7/2025 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 | 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 | 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
4/25/2024 Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs
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
                                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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