OPD Communication Number 052-18 announced that ODP will be initiating the approved FY 17/18 Needs Exception Allowance rates for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and a provider/individual specific letter will not be issued. This is pertinent to residential providers with existing FY 17/18 Needs Exception Allowance rates, supports coordinators (SC), and administrative entity (AE) staff. It will not be necessary for providers to re-submit a request for the Needs Exception Allowance. Please direct all questions to the Rate Setting Mailbox.