PCPA is pleased to report that the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs (BDAP) announced on June 29 a moratorium on the implementation of the new Single County Authority (SCA) contract liability requirements. As previously reported, PCPA had requested a delay in the implementation of these requirements in a June 20 letter to Gene Boyle, director of BDAP. PCPA members sincerely appreciate the moratorium and look forward to working with BDAP and other stakeholders to assure a fair and well implemented liability process.
PCPA’s initial concerns identified by a special work group are outlined in an Alert dated June 28. However, all members are encouraged to take time to review the new guidelines and provide feedback as soon as possible. PCPA is also pleased to report that a meeting has been scheduled with the Pennsylvania Association of County Drug and Alcohol Administrators (PACDAA) on July 6 to assess common concerns and goals. In addition, the Persons in Recovery Organizations Alliance (PRO-A) has been invited to participate given the overwhelming impact this will have on clients. The association is hopeful that by working with PACDAA and PRO-A a fair and well implemented liability process can be achieved.
Several other important meetings will be taking place in the near future that will help to clarify and further define the new process. BDAP will meet with the SCAs on July 8 and, soon after, the initial work group that helped to develop the fiscal manual will be reconvening to discuss concerns/issues regarding the liability section. Preliminary conversations with BDAP indicate that they will be researching the federal poverty guidelines for annual income and assessing the applicability.
In the meantime, members having difficulty with any aspect of the implementation of new requirements are encouraged to contact their SCA director and request a delay in the implementation. Questions may be directed to Lynn Cooper at the association.
