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PSW News: PPL and W-2
W-2 Distribution from PPL for PSWs End of year tax processing is upon us! W-2s will be issued and mailed (and available online (through BetterOnline) to providers on or before January 31, 2024, per current IRS rules. PPL asks that the PSW waits until February 16th,...
ODDS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Oregon Needs Assessment and Community Living Support (In-Home) Hours, Service Limits, and Exceptions (411-415, 450)
The Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) is requesting public input on proposed rule changes to: OAR chapter 411, division 415 about case management services. The rules in OAR chapter 411, division 415 prescribe...
Dance Event 2023
Full Access High Desert office will be closed June 20th in honor of “Freedom Day”
In aligning with Oregon’s passing of House Bill 2168, June 19th is recognized as a state holiday, therefore Full Access High Desert offices will be closed Monday June 20th and will reopen Tuesday June 21st. June 19th or “Juneteenth” is a very important day in African...
Full Access High Desert Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the ID/DD Community
We are honored to have been a member of the Intellectual and Developmental Disability community in Central and High Desert Oregon for 20 years. Full Access High Desert has provided case management since 2002 for eligible residents of Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson, and...
Vaccination requirement for ODDS Group Homes and Adult Foster Homes
To: ODDS Providers and Partners From: Lilia Teninty, Director, Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) Subject: Vaccination requirement for ODDS Group Homes and Adult Foster Homes The Governor announced that she is lifting Executive Order 20-03. This...
2022 Medicaid Renewal Process in ONE
All 2022 Medicaid renewals must be processed in the OregONEligibility (ONE) system. The differences in the renewal process for ONE are as follows: • The parent, or person who helps the child or adult complete their paperwork, is asked to complete a phone interview by...
Subject: Booster doses expanded
Booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines are now available. Booster doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are available to certain groups who received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 6 months...
Message from ODDS Director Lilia Teninty: Following safety requirements
This message is a reminder for all ODDS providers regarding following safety, sanitization, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and guidelines. All provider staff and personal support workers must follow appropriate safety, sanitization...