Free Member Webinar on PA Navigate Announced

This session will provide an overview of PA Navigate, the stakeholders involved, and how the platform supports coordinated referrals and resource connections to address social determinants of health. Participants will learn how PA Navigate can be used to identify community resources, streamline referrals, and improve collaboration across sectors. The session will also highlight how PA Navigate can be leveraged to promote volunteer opportunities that help individuals meet work or community engagement requirements and maintain eligibility for SNAP and other public benefits.

Whether you are a healthcare provider or a community-based organization, this session will highlight practical ways PA Navigate can support your work and enhance outcomes for the communities you serve. CAAP will present this webinar on two separate dates for your scheduling convenience.

Please register for the option that best fits your schedule:

At the end of the session, attendees will:

Understand the role of PA Navigate in addressing social determinants of health by connecting clients to essential resources, such as food, housing, transportation, financial assistance, and medical care, and explain how these services support whole-person care;
Understand the role of the Community Action Association of PA as the Community Engagement Partner for PA Navigate to support community-based organizations (CBO) across the state as well as the valuable role of regional health information exchanges;
Demonstrate the ability to navigate the PA Navigate platform effectively, including how to search for local services, initiate referrals for clients, support client self-referrals, and track outcomes to ensure coordinated and timely access to community-based supports; and
Develop strategies to integrate PA Navigate into existing workflows to strengthen cross-sector collaboration, improve communication between healthcare and social service providers, and enhance client engagement and care continuity.

We look forward to your participation. Please contact J im Sharp for related questions.

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ODP Updates the MAAC on Paid Relative Caregiving & Travel Limitations

By Tim Sohosky • May 29, 2026

On Thursday, May 28, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) provided an update to the Medical Assistance Advisory Committee (MAAC) regarding current policies and upcoming regulatory changes following a recent Commonwealth Court decision. On February 17, 2026, the PA Commonwealth Court issued a decision in Dunkelberger v. Department of Human Services that determined that ODP’s limitations on provider model services (specifically the 40/60-hour caps and 90-day travel maximums) were null and void. The decision was based on process rather than policy validity; the Court found that these limitations were not properly promulgated as regulations in accordance with the Commonwealth Documents Law and Regulatory Review Act. To maintain a balanced approach between flexibility and oversight, ODP is moving forward with the following actions: Regulatory Amendments: ODP will amend regulations to establish formal authority for setting service delivery limits that support individual welfare and program integrity. Self-Directed Model Agreements: ODP has already modified agreements for self-directed models to clarify limits on overtime, combined relative service provision, and travel restrictions. Travel Restrictions: Due to the inability to monitor services effectively over long distances, service provision will now be limited to Pennsylvania and contiguous states. Waiver Changes: ODP will seek modifications through the amendment process to the Consolidated, P/FDS, Community Living, and Adult Autism Waivers to include: New requirements for agencies providing IHCS and Companion services to disclose a DSP's relationship to participants; and Strengthened programmatic oversight and integrity measures. Life Sharing Alternative: For participants requiring more than 60 hours of paid care from a relative, the Life Sharing (24/7) service model remains the recommended alternative. ODP anticipates a public comment period for these proposed waiver changes beginning in January 2027.

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By Tim Sohosky • May 28, 2026

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ODP Provides Updates to PBC 2026/27 Residential Pay-for-Performance

By Cathy Barrick • May 28, 2026

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