Regional Center Directives

DDS frequently distributes directives to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction on a variety of policy issues. Beginning on October 1, 2019, all directives will be posted to this page, although they may also be found in other sections of the DDS website.

Date	Subject
08/11/2022	Appearance of Attorneys in the Appeal Process
07/29/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2022	Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/28/2022	Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
07/27/2022	Early Start Eligibility Changes
07/27/2022	Self-Determination Program: Regional Center Payment of Financial Management Services for SDP Participants Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/22/2022	Meetings of the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee for the Self-Determination Program Arabic Hmong Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese
07/05/2022	Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022 Emergency Preparedness Initial Training Flyer July-August RC Emergency Coordinator Roster July 5, 2022
06/20/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/25/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/22/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/21/2022	Regional Center School Transition Liaison for Consumers Transitioning to Preschool or Kindergarten
04/14/2022	Funding to Improve Language Access & Cultural Competency
03/22/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
03/17/2022	Self-Determination Program: Home and Community-Based Services Setting Assessment Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure A Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure B Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
03/10/2022	Tracking COVID-19 Incidence
02/24/2022	Extension of Waivers Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19
02/11/2022	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
01/28/2022	Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Certification Tool and Spending Plan Frequently Asked Questions
01/21/2022	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
01/13/2022	Self-Determination Program: Goods and Services Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure A Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure B Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong Enclosure C Arabic Japanese Korean Laotian Russian Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese Hmong
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
12/09/2021	Omicron Variant of COVID-19
11/04/2021	Participant Choice Specialists
11/03/2021	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 Enclosure A: Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services Enclosure B: Restoration of Camping, Social Recreation and Other Services Per Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4648.5 Enclosure C: Rate Increases for Specified Services Enclosure D: Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021 Enclosure E: Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021 Enclosure F: Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan Enclosure G: Self-Determination Program Statewide Availability
10/07/2021	Restoration Of Camping, Social Recreation And Other Services Per Welfare And Institutions Code Section 4648.5 Spanish Arabic Armenian Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Farsi Hmong Korean Tagalog Vietnamese
10/04/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/28/2021	State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate
09/27/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
09/24/2021	COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
09/15/2021	Facility Directives from Other State Agencies, Covid-19 Vaccination, and PPE
08/25/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/24/2021	Guidelines For Implementation of Changes to the Paid Internship Program Effective July 2021 Enclosure A Enclosure B
08/24/2021	Guidelines for Implementation of Changes to Competitive Integrated Employment Incentive Payments Effective July 2021 Enclosure A Enclosure B
08/13/2021	Guidance Regarding Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Engagement Guide
08/09/2021	State Public Health Officer COVID-19 Orders and Related Guidance
08/05/2021	Provisional Eligibility For Regional Center Services Enclosure: Lanterman Act Eligibility Criteria
07/29/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/22/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
07/21/2021	Rescission of Directive Regarding Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness due to COVID-19
07/15/2021	Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program
07/07/2021	Self-Determination Statewide Availability - July 2021
06/29/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/28/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/05/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
04/27/2021	Updated Overtime Rate for Participant-Directed Respite Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
04/21/2021	Visits to Individuals Residing in Licensed Residential Facilities
04/21/2021	In-Person Monitoring Visits
04/02/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/29/2021	Provider Attestation for Absence Payments for Nonresidential Services During COVID-19 Enclosure: eBilling Provider Certification
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Methodology for Determining the Vendor Monthly Unit Rate for Group Supported Employment Providers for Alternative Services
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure A: Methodology for Determining Reimbursements for Transportation Providers for Alternative Services Enclosure B: Template for Reimbursement for Transportation Services for Alternative Services
03/29/2021	Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: Template for Request for a Monthly Rate for a New Vendor
03/23/2021	Funding Available to Develop 2 Homes Specific to Individuals Transitioning from Porterville DC: Seeking Letters of Interest from Regional Centers
03/17/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
03/16/2021	SANDIS Contact Fields Changes – Consumer Contact Type
03/09/2021	Contacting Consumers Ages 16-64 Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination Sample Letter for Eligible Consumers Ages 16 through 64 beginning March 15, 2021
03/01/2021	2021 Purchase of Service Disparities Data Meetings and Reporting
02/18/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives Due to COVID-19
02/12/2021	Contacting Consumers Regarding Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination
01/29/2021	Contacting Consumers and Planning for COVID-19 Activities Enclosure: FDC and PDC I/DD Surge Referral Process
01/27/2021	Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/15/2021	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
01/08/2021	Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19
01/04/2021	Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services
01/04/2021	Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure: December 2020 Reporting Survey
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
12/02/2020	Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services Enclosure A: Suggested Template for Submitting Questions to the Regional Center Enclosure B: Service Codes with Calculated Monthly Rates for Alternative Services
12/01/2020	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 Enclosure - Alternative Nonresidential Services Sample Survey
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
10/07/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
10/02/2020	Waiver of Half-Day Billing Requirements for Day Services
09/18/2020	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
09/02/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
08/31/2020	Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency Enclosure – Certification of Alternative Nonresidental Services
08/10/2020	Guidance on Day Services for Consumers at High Risk for Serious Illness Due to COVID-19
08/10/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/28/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/17/2020	Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency Enclosure A: Sample of Certification of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery Enclosure B: Sample of Remote and Alternative Services Delivery Log Enclosure C: Sample of Quarterly Report of Remote and Alternative Service Delivery for Nonresidential Services
07/16/2020	New Service Code for Intensive Transition Services for Individuals Transitioning from Institutions for Mental Diseases into Alternative Community Settings
07/15/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
07/10/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/22/2020	Criminal Background Checks for Self-Determination Program and Family Home Agencies COVID-19 Request for Department of Justice Name Check
06/18/2020	Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services
06/15/2020	Extension of Early Start Services
06/08/2020	Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
06/08/2020	Availability of Personal Protective Equipment
05/22/2020	Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers
05/22/2020	Amended Requirements for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
05/18/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/08/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
05/07/2020	Additional Guidance on Payments for Non-Residential Services
05/01/2020	Regional Center Messaging to Local Communities during COVID-19 Outbreak
05/01/2020	COVID-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
04/16/2020	Reporting Deaths Related To COVID-19 In SANDIS
04/16/2020	Training Resources for Residential Service Providers Hiring Direct Support Professionals
04/15/2020	Guidance for Residential Facility Payments and Rates, Vendor Audits, HCBS Info, RBT Certification, CIE and Parental Fees
04/03/2020	Lanterman Act Presumptive Eligibility Coding in SANDIS
04/02/2020	Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19
03/30/2020	Guidance for Additional Participant-Directed Services
03/30/2020	Joint Guidance on Non-Discrimination in Medical Treatment for COVID-19
03/25/2020	Guidance for Admissions and Discharges from State-Operated Facilities
03/25/2020	Guidance for Eligibility, In-Home Respite Workers and Family Fees
03/25/2020	Guidance for Reporting Incidents Related to COVID-19
03/23/2020	Guidance for Immediate Risk Management Strategies for ARFPSHN and ICF/DD-CN
03/23/2020	Guidance for Visits to Licensed Residential Facilities
03/20/2020	Guidance for Regional Center Requests for Placement into Residential Settings.
03/20/2020	Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Exemption Transfers
03/18/2020	Guidance for Flexibility in Provision of Services and Supports for Consumers and Providers
03/18/2020	Guidance for Regional Center Monitoring Staff and Activities
03/12/2020	Guidance for Consumers in a Day Program at High Risk for Serious Illness to Stay Home
03/12/2020	Guidance for Waiving Requirements for In-Person Eligibility, Services, or Individual Program Plan Meetings and Authority to Regional Centers for Health & Safety Waiver Exemptions
03/12/2020	Guidance for Regional Centers to Pay Vendors for Absences as a Result of COVID-19
03/02/2020	Funding to Support Implementation of the Self-Determination Program
11/04/2019	Self-Determination Service Provider Background Checks
10/23/2019	Public Safety Power Shutoff Event
09/03/2019	Self-Determination Program: Payments for Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
02/13/2019	Self-Determination Program: Initial Person-Centered Planning Services
01/11/2019	Self-Determination Program: Individual Budget Development and Spending Plan
12/21/2018	Independent Facilitators
12/21/2018	Financial Management Services

Last modified: October 23, 2020

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