Communication Highlights January 2021 Letters and Memos • MDH Order – Amended Directive and Order Regarding Various Healthcare Matters – January 28, 2021 • MDH Clinical Guidance – Immunocompromised Individuals Phase 1C – January 28, 2021 • MDH Order – Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination Matters – January 21, 2021 • MDH Order - Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination Matters - January 14, 2021 • Person-Centered Plan (PCP) Data Patch Memo – January 13, 2021 • MDH Order - Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination Matters – January 1, 2021 Topic Specific Communications Appendix K • CMS DDA Appendix K Amendment Approval Letter - January 13, 2021 o CMS DDA Appendix K Amendment Approved - January 13, 2021 • CMS DDA Appendix K Amendment Approval Letter - January 7, 2021 o CMS DDA Appendix K Amendment Approved - January 7, 2021 Appendix K – At-A-Glance Documents • Career Exploration - Revised Jan 20 2021 • Community Development Services - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Community Living-Group Home - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Day Habilitation - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Employment Services - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Personal Support Services - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Provider Funding Flexibilities - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Retainer Payments - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Supported Employment - Revised Jan 20, 2021 • Supported Living - Revised Jan 20, 2021 ▶ Issue Date: 1.29.2021 ▶ Revised Date: 2.08.2021 Developmental Disabilities Administration Find Out More: 844-253-8694 | dda.health.maryland.gov Communication Highlights January 2021 Appendix K –Guidance • DDA Appendix K #3 - Personal Supports Authorization and Exceptions - Revised Jan 29, 2021 DDA Waiver Programs – Amendment # 3 • Community Pathways Waiver - Amendment #3 Approval Letter - January 19, 2021 o Community Pathways Waiver Amendment #3 2021, Effective January 19, 2021 o Community Pathways Waiver – Amendment #3 Track Change Documents – January 19, 2021 o CMS 1st Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - December 22, 2020 o CMS 2nd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 13, 2021 o CMS 3rd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 15, 2021 • Community Supports Waiver - Amendment #3 Approval Letter - January 19, 2021 o Community Supports Waiver Amendment #3 2021, Effective January 19, 2021 o Community Supports Waiver – Amendment #3 Track Change Documents— January 19, 2021 o CMS 1st Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - December 14, 2020 o CMS 2nd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 6, 2021 o CMS 3rd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 13, 2021 • Family Supports Waiver - Amendment #3 Approval Letter - January 19, 2021 o Family Supports Waiver Amendment #3 2021, Effective January 19, 2021 o Family Supports Waiver - Amendment #3 Track Change Documents - January 19, 2021 o CMS 1st Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - December 14, 2020 o CMS 2nd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 6, 2021 o CMS 3rd Round of Informal Request for Additional Information - January 13, 2021 ▶ Issue Date: 1.29.2021 ▶ Revised Date: 2.08.2021 Developmental Disabilities Administration Find Out More: 844-253-8694 | dda.health.maryland.gov Communication Highlights January 2021 Employment First • Employment First Newsletter – January 2021 Information for Direct Support Professionals • Maryland COVID-19 Crisis Support Program - January 22, 2021 Information for People and Families • Community Living in the Era of COVID-19 - January 14, 2021 LTSSMaryland • LTSSMaryland Rates 1.1.2021 Person-Centered Planning • Person-Centered Plan Development and Authorization SOP – Revised January 29, 2021 • The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Coordinators of Community Services and Providers Webinar – January 26, 2021 o The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Coordinators of Community Services and Providers PowerPoint – January 26, 2021 • The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Participants and Families Webinar – January 20, 2021 o The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Participants and Families PowerPoint – January 20, 2021 • At a Glance - Detailed Service Authorization Tool (DSAT) • Detailed Service Authorization Tool (DSAT) Form - Revised Jan 22, 2021 PolicyStat • Community Living--Group Home, effective February 15, 2021 • Organized Health Care Delivery System--Revised, effective February 25, 2021 • Person-Centered Planning, effective March 1, 2021 School Reopening • Updated Maryland School Reopening Guidance- January 21, 2021 ▶ Issue Date: 1.29.2021 ▶ Revised Date: 2.08.2021 Developmental Disabilities Administration Find Out More: 844-253-8694 | dda.health.maryland.gov Communication Highlights January 2021 Webinars • The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Coordinators of Community Services and Providers Webinar – January 26, 2021 o The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Coordinators of Community Services and Providers PowerPoint – January 26, 2021 • Webinar with Deputy Secretary Simons Series # 29 – January 22, 2021 o Webinar PPT - January 22, 2021 • The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Participants and Families Webinar – January 20, 2021 o The Self-Directed Person-Centered Plan: Process, Rates, and COLA for Participants and Families PowerPoint – January 20, 2021 • Webinar with Deputy Secretary Simons Series #29 - January 8, 2021 o Webinar PPT - January 8, 2021 • MD Community of Practice Webinar Series #16 "Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Check-in" - January 6, 2021 o MD Community of Practice Webinar Series #16 "Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Check-in" Presentation - January 6, 2021 Vaccination • Common Questions About The COVID-19 Vaccine – January 27, 2021 • COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Groups – January 22, 2021 • Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine - January 14, 2021 • Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (Spanish) - January 14, 2021 • Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine (British) - January 14, 2021 • Why Get Vaccinated? - January 11, 2021 • Three Reasons Why You Were Given Top Priority to BE Vaccinated Against COVID-19 - January 11, 2021 • Governor's Order Requiring Reporting of COVID-19 Vaccine Administration - January 5, 2021 • Amended Directive and Order Regarding Vaccination Matters - January 1, 2021 ▶ Issue Date: 1.29.2021 ▶ Revised Date: 2.08.2021 Developmental Disabilities Administration Find Out More: 844-253-8694 | dda.health.maryland.gov .