Rate Reform

In March of 2019, a rate study was submitted to the Legislature to address the sustainability, quality, and transparency of many services for individuals with I/DD. The rate study addressed a number of areas, including but not limited to, evaluating alternative rate setting methodologies, the number and types of service codes, and recommendations for simplifying and making service codes more reflective of the types of services provided. The rate study recommended the use of “rate models,” which identify cost factors and estimated costs for delivering various services, to establish rates for services.

View the Updated DDS Rate Reform Web Page for all Directives, Rate Models, FAQs, information on Quality Incentives and more

Read the September 19, 2024 DDS Directive:  RATE REFORM FULL IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW

The final phase of Rate Reform is here and it may require some quick action on our Service Provider Community's part. Rate reform implementation is picking up steam as the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will be releasing a series of directives over the coming month. Directives will provide regional centers and providers with guidance on service descriptions, new components, and timelines.

Please note DDS released the following directives:

•  11/13/2024 
  • Rate Reform for Adaptive Skills Training and Behavioral Services
  • Attachment A
  • Attachment B
• 10/30/2024: 
  • RATE REFORM IMPLEMENTATION – SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES along with Attachment A and Attachment B

ELARC is holding meetings based on Service Codes with our provider community about rate reform.  It is important that you participate in the ZOOM discussion targeted to you or your organization’s service code.

The ZOOM link is the same for all meetings:

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89815078306?pwd=UFZybW5ITWlCK3VndXNvbVBPSWVnUT09

Meeting ID: 898 1507 8306

Passcode: 534465

Phone: 1 669 444 9171 US

 Please attend the meeting that corresponds with you/your organization’s service code.*

*Please note:

• Service Codes 073, 520, 896 will be discussed immediately following the VAC Meeting on 11/21/2024
• Service Codes 954, 950, 952 will be discussed immediately following the Employment Forum scheduled for 11/13/2024 at 11:00 am, for meeting details contact gdelaloza@elarc.org

If you do not see your service code, you may not be affected.  Please see the DDS Rate Reform webpage for more information and details on rate reform or contact your ELARC Community Services Liaison

View the 11/1/2024 Meeting regarding Service Codes 605, 612,613,615,616,620, 048 To Be Posted Shortly

Visit this page often for updates on the implementation of the rate adjustments.