FUTURE EVENTS
Critical Action for 805 Providers - Rate Survey Due May 9 - IDA offers Resources
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
After hearing from so many providers that the “billable time” factor used to set the 805 rates is no longer current, DDS has offered another opportunity to for input. ALL 805 vendors should have received the survey via email. SURVEYS ARE DUE MAY 9. It is critically important that these surveys are returned as complete as possible.
IDA hosted a Q & A Rate Survey meeting May 1 with Dana Simon, Deputy Director, Waiver & Rates Division, Department of Developmental Services and members from her team.
Have additional questions: Join May 6 or May 9 Office Hours:
IDA is hosting FREE virtual “office hours” Tuesday, May 6, 1:00pm-5:00pm and Friday, May 9, 9:00am-12:00pm to support the completion of this survey.
After looking over the survey , watching the instructional video, then bring any and all questions to IDA Office Hours.
Unfortunately a recording is not available for the May 1 Brown Bag on the Rate Survey. The Q&A items are being compiled and will be shared shortly with attendees.
FREE Virtual Office Hours Event for Early Intervention 805 Providers
We encourage you to look over the survey prior to this meeting, watch the instructional video, then bring any and all questions.
Survey Available here:
Survey Instructions here:
Please register for this event so you can receive the zoom link
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DDS Early Intervention Rate Survey (805 Providers) Due May 9
Recently, the Department of Developmental Services distributed a survey for 805 Infant Development providers to clarify several rate assumptions. IDA wants to be sure that all Infant Development providers have received this critical survey and be able to respond by
May 9.
A Q&A
link has been developed to assist in completing the survey.
The survey details (Excel Spreadsheet) can be found
hereACTION by IDA:Hosted Brown Bag Event with DDS staff May 1 -
Q&A can be found hereOffice Hours: May 2 and May 9
Other Updates from Department of Developmental Services:
- This directive supplements the D-2024-Rate Reform-001 letter issued by the Department of Developmental Services (Department) regarding rate reform implementation and provides.
- Quality Incentive Program Update: Register and Complete Your Data in the Provider Directory by May 30.
The Department is asking Provider data be updated by May 30 to qualify for the full 100% Incentive Program (QIP)
link.
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Here's What We Know So Far: The Current State of Public Policy for Children and Families
with Tony Anderson
Monday, May 19, 2025
12:00pm-1:30pm (PST) | Virtual Event
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Currently the Budget Committees in the Assembly and the Senate are holding hearings on the proposed CA. Budget. The Governor will address his changes in what is referred to as the CA Budget - May revise.
Attend to learn the latest Early Intervention issues, status on latest policies and funding priorities.
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