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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • 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 the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Filter Directives

  • March 25, 2024Coordinated Career Pathways

    New Service: Coordinated Career Pathways

  • March 18, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services

  • March 6, 2024Coordinated Family Supports

    Coordinated Family Support Services – Monthly Vendor Implementation Incentive Payments

  • February 8, 2024Early Intervention/Early Start

    Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement

  • February 6, 2024Therapies

    Social Recreation, Camping and Nonmedical Therapies – Legislative Intent and Provider Access

  • January 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)

  • January 22, 2024Intermediate Care Facilities

    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)

  • January 22, 2024Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services

  • January 8, 2024Home and Community-Based Services

    Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting

  • January 8, 2024Home and Community-Based Alternatives

    HCBA Waiver Guidance and Other Services

  • December 26, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Billing Requirements for Services

  • December 22, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Updated Initial Person-Centered Plan and Pre-Enrollment Transition Supports Guidance

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