ODP Provides Updates to Consolidated Waiver Needs Exception Allowance Process

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announces updates to the process and procedures for requesting residential fee schedule rate exceptions in the Consolidated Waiver, referred to as a Needs Exception Allowance (NEA), previously announced in 23-083.

Additional details are available in ODPANN 26‑053.

Key updates include:

• Revised Cost Reporting Form;
• Mandatory DP 1087 Submission;
• Annual Submission Requirement;
• Emergency or Transition NEA Requests;
• Rules for Providers with an Approved NEA; and
• Billing Requirements.

Key Dates:

• Renewals due: June 1, 2026;
• New form required for all requests effective: July 1, 2026;
• Existing rates extended through: July 31, 2026; and
• New SFY 2026–2027 rates effective: August 1, 2026.