Waivers & Policies​​​​ > Policies

The Policies page provides quick access to a variety of policies and communications relevant to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). It includes information on reportable incidents, the use of state funds, as well as important memos and directives related to DDA operations and services.
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Quick Links

• ​DDA PolicySt​at
• DDA Policy Stakeholder Input
• Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule​​
  
• At A Glance - DDA Policies
  
• At A Glance - PolicyStat​

Policy on Reportable Incidents and Investigations (PORII)​

• ​Policy on Reportable Incidents
  • DDA PORII Alert, Sept. 4, 2015 
  • Appendix 3/3A
  • Appendix 4
    
  • Appendix 5
  • Appendix 6
  • Appendix 7
  • Appendix 7 Addendum
  • Appendix 8
    
  • DDA - Combined Incident Report and Agency Investigation Reporting Form 12-16-2021
• ​Policy on Use of State Only Funds
  
• ​​DDA - Stakeholder - COOP Incident Reporting Guidance - Revised Feb 2, 2022​​​​

​Directives​, Letters, and Memos

• ​​​​​​​Memo - DDA Operati​onal Day Calendars for Day and Community Development Services Providers – May 4, 2021
• ​Maryland's Long-Term Services and Supports Person-Centered Plan Overview
• ​​Medical Marijuana Memo, June 2018
• ​​​​TB Memo, Sept. 15, 2015
  
• DDA PORII Alert, Sept. 4, 2015 
• ​FY16 Billing for Respite-Only FISS Contracts, June 29, 2015
• ​Contribution to Care (CTC)/Room And Board
• CTC Transition to  Eligibility Determination Division (EDD), Oct. 23, 2015
• Memo - CTC Discrepancy, Aug. 21, 2015
• Memo - CTC Invoicing Changes, March 5, 2015
• Memo - Updates to Cost of Care Procedures, March 13, 2015
  
• Memo - Personal Supports Hourly Service and Billing - For Providers, Aug. 28, 2015 Aug. 28, 2015
• Memo - Personal Supports Hourly Service and Billing - For Individuals, Aug. 28, 2015
• Memo - Group Home Moratorium Clarification, Aug. 28, 2015
• Memo - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), October 2014
• Memo - Changes to the New CTC Procedures and Implementation Schedule, April 3, 2014
• DDA Policy on Standard of Care of Individuals with Ce​ntral Venous or Peripheral Catheter, Sept. 12, 2012
• Memo - Supported Employment Definition Change, Feb. 29, 2012
• Changes in DDA Fiscal Practices, November 2011
• ​Submission to Federal Form 990, June 15, 2011​
• ​Memo - DDA Vocational-Day Provider Emergency Plans - January 12, 2023
•  Memo – Personal Supports - Overnight Support Policy - March 4, 2022​
•  Memo – DDA License and Certification Renewals Due June 30, 2021—May 20, 2021​
• Memo – Supported Employment Activities and Billing—May 14, 2021
  
• Memo - DDA Operational Day Calendars for Day and Community Development Providers – May 4, 2021​