Cathy Barrick • June 9, 2026

ODP Issues Corrected Updates to the PUNS June 2026 Manual

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Cathy Barrick

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June 9, 2026

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The Office of Developmental Programs has distributed updates to ODPANN 28-028. The document has been revised to include clarifications regarding Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility and need categorization in the section titled "Who Should Not Have an Emergency PUNS" as well as to add Financial Eligibility to the Glossary.

 

This communication formally distributes attachment:

 

 

These updates are part of the Office of Developmental Programs’ continued implementation of the Multi-Year Program Growth Strategy and are intended to strengthen the accuracy, consistency, and documentation of Emergency Need determinations statewide.

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