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Early Intervention Issues

11/25/24 Call - DDS Rate Model Roll out & Provider Directory Deadline 11/29/24
A lot is going on in California regarding Early Intervention Services. Providers need to be aware of - such as the upcoming opportunities to obtain information from the Department of Developmental Services.

Monday, November 25, 2024,10:00 am – 11:30 am
Rate Reform Training: Early Start & Specialized Therapeutic Services
(Service codes 103, 115, 116, 117, and 805) Virtual Event
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with your personalized link to join the webinar.

EARLY START & SPECIALIZED SERVICES – REGISTER HERE
Rate Reform Email: [email protected]

11/29/24 Provider Directory Submission Deadline for Quality Incentive Program

QIP Email: [email protected]
Provider Directory Email: [email protected].

Provider Directory Update:
Step #1 for the directory is a data collection effort (e.g.: tax identification and vendor numbers). This work has been underway with the assistance of the Department’s contractor, Protiviti. These efforts concluded on August 30. 

  • If you are a provider and have not submitted information, there still is time. Please see the survey link and call-in information on the Provider Directory website.
  • Service provider organizations must update their data as part of a greater effort to clean up information and transition to the new statewide Provider Directory.

Step #2 for the directory is service providers registering for the online portal and validating the information within each vendor number, including contact information, address, and local points of contact.
 
Incentives for the Provider Directory:
For January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, there are fiscal incentives for service providers, depending upon how their current reimbursement rates relate to rate reform reimbursement rates.  
 
One-time incentive payments
One-time incentive payments may be earned by all service providers that complete both Steps 1 and 2 by October 31, 2024.
 
Quality incentive payments as a portion of the reimbursement rate 
Only for providers included in rate reform, reimbursement rates are established by two payment components— a base rate equaling 90 percent of the rate model and a quality incentive component equaling up to 10 percent of the rate model. Service providers included in rate reform who have a current rate that is less than 100 percent of the full rate model, are eligible for the quality incentive component if they complete both Steps 1 and 2. This is in addition to the one-time incentive payments mentioned above. "

Upcoming Events:
IDA Policy Committee is offering a Brown Bag gathering
Topic: Join conversation about latest issues in Early Intervention
QIP - Provider Directory Process
Rate Model roll out
When: Wed. 12/4/24 from 12-1PM
How: Registration link (this is a free event)
There will be no recording available.

Homework for attendees:
Update on Rate Model- Monday, 10-11:30AM, 11/25/24 - https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/rate-reform/meetings/
 
QIP - Provider SIGN UP due 11/29/24 for incentive- Provider Directory
 
January 21, 2025 - 10th Annual IDA Policy Update. Presentations addressing Federal and State services for Early Intervention, Early Care Education services for children 0-5. More information HERE
 
Consider joining IDA to keep up with current issues impacting Early Intervention. For more information on Membership click HERE

Fran Chasen and Annie Cox
IDA Policy Committee Co-Chairs