NEW! - Request for Proposal (RFP) for CPA Firms
NLACRC's Board of Trustees is seeking Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firms to perform annual audit and assurances; perform annual tax preparation services; and provide management consulting services for a five (5) year period, beginning with fiscal year ending 2011-2012 (July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012) through fiscal year ending 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017). Please see the link below for more information. The deadline to submit a proposal is Feb. 10, 2012.
>> View the document for more information
Optional Adult Dental Services for DDS Regional Center Consumers Restored
Effective January 13, 2012, the Medi-Cal Dental Program (Denti-Cal) will begin processing dental claims for regional center consumers age 21 and over, who have Medi-Cal and do not reside in a licensed health facility (Intermediate Care Facility or Skilled Nursing Facility). Services may be provided effective January 1, 2012; however providers should not submit claims for regional center consumers to Denti-Cal until January 13, 2012. Please see the link below to Denti-Cal Bulletin Nov. 2011, Vol. 27, Number 13 for more information.
>> View the Denti-Cal Nov. 2011, Vol. 27, Number 13 Bulletin
Half Day Billing for Day Programs and Look-A-Like Day Programs
Due to a change in statute that went into effect on July 1, 2011, there is a new law, Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) section 4690.60, which states that all day programs and look-a-like day programs with a daily rate are to bill regional centers for services provided to consumers served in terms of half days of service and full days of service. Please view the link below for additional information.
>> View the information
2012 Check Run Schedules
>> View the 2012 POS Check Run Schedule
>> View the 2012 P&I Check Run Schedule
Parental Verification for Receipt of Behavioral Services Form
>> View the form
Notice of Requirement for Parental Verification of Behavioral Services
>> View the form
Uniform Holiday Schedule
DDS has notified regional centers of changes to the eBilling system to implement the Uniform Holiday Schedule pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 4692. Please view the documents below for more information.
>> Uniform Holiday Schedule FY 2011/2012
>> Service codes with restrict attendance entry on uniform holidays in the ebilling system
e-Billing for Vendors
>> View e-Billing
e-Billing Board Policy
>>Electronic Attendance Board Policy
Half Day Billing for Day Programs and Look-A-Like Day Programs
Due to a change in statute that went into effect on July 1, 2011, there is a new law, Welfare & Institutions Code (WIC) section 4690.60, which states that all day programs and look-a-like day programs with a daily rate are to bill regional centers for services provided to consumers served in terms of half days of service and full days of service. Please view the link below for additional information.
>> View the information
Notification regarding Retro 1.25% Payment Adjustment for July, August, September 2010
>> View notification
Information Sessions on the 1115 Waiver
Neighborhood Legal Services is conducting in-person information sessions throughout L.A. County on the 1115 waiver and what's important for seniors and people with disabilities to know. These presentations are sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan. For more information or to attend or schedule a training, please contact Nancie Le at (818) 834-7548 or by e-mail at NLe@nls-la.org. Please visit the web site link below to view the calendar.
>>View the NLS web site calendar
Web Conference on Changes to Medi-Cal for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Starting June 2011, California's Department of Health Care Services (DCHS) is requiring people with disabilities and seniors who have Medi-Cal only (not Medicare) to enroll in a Medi-Cal managed care plan. DHCS has worked with the California HealthCare Foundation and the Center for Health Care Strategies to coordinate a 90-minute information webinar in May 2011 to provide information about the upcoming change to advocates and organizations that serve seniors and people with disabilities. Five sessions will be held. Please view the link below for session dates and other important information.
>> View the flyer
For other trainings and community events, please see our Community page.
Join the RFP e-mail list!
If you would like to receive notification of any new RFPs please join our RFP
e-mail list. Send an e-mail request to webmaster@nlacrc.org. Please indicate "RFP e-mail list" in the subject line.
NLACRC's Request for Proposals (RFP) Policy
NLACRC's RFP Policy was approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 23, 2010. The document is available by clicking the link below.
>> view NLACRC's Request for Proposals (RFP) Policy
NLACRC'S Whistleblower Policy
NLACRC has a board-approved Whistleblower policy for vendors, contractors and others, and one for employees and board members. Click on the links below to view.
>> view the Whistleblower Policy for vendors, contractors and others
>> view the Whistleblower Policy for employees and board members
Distribution of Marketing Materials, Announcements & Vacancy Information
Please view this memo from th NLACRC Community Services Director with important information for vendors about the distribution of marketing materials, announcements & vacancy information.
>> View the memo
Notice to Providers Regarding Regulatory Changes to Uniform Holiday Schedule
If you are a NLACRC Day, Work Transportation, Adaptive Skills, Infant Development, Socialization Training, Creative Arts and Social Recreation Program Provider, please read about the changes in California Statute to the Uniform Holiday Schedule.
>> View the document
Updated Procedures for Reporting Privacy Breaches & Security Incidents
All service providers should review the Program Advisory from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regarding best practices for protecting confidential, sensitive, and personal information, regardless of format (i.e. electronic or paper).
>> View the DDS Program Advisory
>> View the memo from the NLACRC Community Services Director
Notice to Day Program Providers Regarding Evacuations, Program Closures & Early Dismissals
If you are a day program provider, please read this information about the importance of notifying NLACRC in the event of evacuation or closure.
>> View the document
Security Breach Instructions and Incident Report Form
Please read the Agency Information Security Incident Report Instructions and complete the Agency Information Incident Report posted below in the event of a security breach. We are also posting the California Office of Information Security & Privacy Protection’s “Privacy Protection Recommendations: What to do if your personal information is compromised.” Questions? Please call (818) 756-6116.
>> view the Agency Information Security Incident Report Instructions and Incident Report (PDF doc)
>> view the Privacy Protection Recommendations (PDF doc)
>> vea Cómo Proteger Su Privacidad (PDF)
Security Breach Sample Breach Notices
>> view the Social Security (Number only) sample breach notice (PDF doc)
>> view the Driver’s License or California ID Card Number sample breach notice
(PDF doc)
>> view the Credit Card Number or Financial Account (Number only) sample breach notice (PDF doc)
>> view the Medical Information only sample breach notice (PDF doc)
>> view the Health Insurance Information only sample breach notice (PDF doc)
>> view the Hybrid (SSN and Health Information) sample breach notice (PDF doc)
Best Practices for Protecting Confidential, Sensitive, and Personal Information (Oct. 2008)
Information was recently mailed out to all service providers regarding the procedure for securing confidental information and data.
>> Read the 10/16/08 memo from Susan Pittman, Community Services Director
(PDF doc)
>> Read the "Securing Confidential Information and Data" issued by the Department of Developmental Services (PDF doc)
>> View the Dept. of Finance State Information Security Office Agency Information Security Incident Report Instructions and Forms (PDF doc)
Notice to Providers Regarding Mandated 4.25% Payment Reduction
This is an important notice that all service providers should review.
>> View the notice (pdf)
>> 3% Payment Reduction Effective February 1, 2009 (pdf)
SIR Form Available for Vendors
The revised SIR (Special Incident Report) form is now available. Click the link below and look under "Related Information" in the Regulations section.
>> Learn more
Department of Developmental
Services (DDS)
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Web site
has a section dedicated to listing trainings available to
developmental disability community.
>>
visit the Web site
Other training opportunities
Please note that NLACRC does not endorse, nor is it
affiliated with the events or agencies listed under "other
training opportunities." This listing is being provided
for informational purposes.
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