ODP Requires Updated CLE and ME Agreements in Participant-Directed Services

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the Common Law Employer (CLE) and Managing Employer (ME) agreements to clarify, among other changes, the number of hours per week a Support Service Professional (SSP) may be scheduled to provide services and the number of hours per week relatives may be scheduled to provide services. ODP has also updated the CLE and ME agreements to require that CLEs and MEs ensure that all waiver services provided by an SSP are provided in Pennsylvania and states contiguous to Pennsylvania.

All agreements signed prior to May 8, 2026 will be considered null and void by ODP as of August 6, 2026. Failure to submit a new CLE Consent Form or ME Agreement Form to the responsible Financial Management Services (FMS) vendor will require corrective action and may result in termination of the CLE or ME. Please see announcement ODPANN 26-051 for more information.