Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

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April 25, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Employer Burden and Other Employment-Related Costs
April 11, 2024Quality Incentive Program

Quality Incentive Program – Delivery of Early Intervention Services in Calendar Year 2024 for Children and Families in the Early Start Program
March 29, 2024Early Start

Assistive Technology (AT) in Early Start
March 25, 2024Coordinated Career Pathways

New Service: Coordinated Career Pathways
March 18, 2024Self-Determination Program

Provisional Eligibility for Regional Center Services
March 6, 2024Coordinated Family Supports

Coordinated Family Support Services – Monthly Vendor Implementation Incentive Payments
February 8, 2024Early Start

Reimbursement for Early Start Provider Training – Additional Trainings Eligible for Reimbursement
February 6, 2024Therapies

Social Recreation, Camping and Nonmedical Therapies – Legislative Intent and Provider Access
January 23, 2024

Nursing Policies & Procedures/Competency Training for Staff in the Adult Residential Facilities for Persons with Special Health Care Needs (ARFPSHN) & Group Homes for Children with Special Health Care Needs (GHCSHN)
January 22, 2024Intermediate Care Facilities

Payment Assistance for Intermediate Care Facilities During the Transition to Managed Care (Please see the 01/30/2024 email update for the most recent information)
January 22, 2024Self-Determination Program

Self-Determination Program: Clarification Regarding Updated Billing Requirements for Services
January 8, 2024Home and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Monitoring and Compliance Reporting