January 22, 2024
The purpose of this correspondence is to provide clarification to regional centers and Financial Management Services regarding the December 26, 2023 Updated Billing Requirements for Services correspondence. This guidance is issued pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4685.8(p)(2), which authorizes the Department of Developmental Services to issue program directives or similar instructions until regulations are adopted.
The December 26, 2023 correspondence provided new billing requirements for all Self-Determination Program (SDP) Providers. For clarification, SDP Providers shall invoice in compliance with the updated billing requirements for services provided after March 31, 2024. The Department may issue additional guidance on this subject in the future.
If participants and/or their families have questions regarding this correspondence, they should contact their regional center. Questions from regional centers should be directed to [email protected].
Sincerely,
Original Signed by:
VICKI L. SMITH, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
Policy and Program Development Division
This DDS directive may be available in other languages. Here is a link to the DDS website.
