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    ODP Waiver Information

    Proposed Waiver Amendments

    July 2026 Proposed Waiver Renewal for Public Comment

    The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce the opportunity for public comment on proposed changes to the Adult Autism Waiver as part of the 5-year renewal of the Adult Autism Waiver. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approves waivers for a five-year period. The current AAW expires on June 30, 2026. Therefore, ODP must submit a renewal for the AAW to CMS no later than April 1, 2026. As part of this process, ODP is seeking your valuable feedback and comments on the AAW. All proposed changes in the Adult Autism Waiver are scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026.   The proposed changes are available for public comment from January 17, 2026 to February 16, 2026. 

    View All Proposed Changes to the Adult Autism Waiver

      Public Comment Webinar Opportunities:

      ODP is hosting a public comment webinar to provide an overview of the proposed changes to the Adult Autism Waiver effective July 1, 2026.

      ODP will hold public comment webinar for all stakeholders on the date and times below. 

      Preregistration is required.  Registered participants will have the opportunity to provide verbal comments during the session.

      Audience

      Date

      Time

      Registration Link

      All Stakeholders

      February 9, 2026

      1:00-2:30 PM

       General Stakeholder Registration

      Public comment will be accepted via email, written comments, and verbal comments during the webinar. All comments received by 11:59 p.m. on February 16, 2026, will be reviewed and considered for revisions to the waiver renewal submitted to CMS.

      Comments should be addressed to RA-odpcomment@pa.gov or:

      Megan Ham
      Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs,
      625 Forster Street, Room 510,
      Harrisburg, PA 17120