Alternative Service Delivery

Nonresidential Services Model (ASDM)

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Alternative Provider Monthly Reporting

Ongoing Reporting for Alternative Services 2021 

Ongoing Reporting for Alternative Services January 2021 and later 

December 2020

Ongoing Reporting for Alternative Services December 2020

November 2020

Ongoing Reporting for Alternative Services November 2020

September/October 2020

Reporting for Alternative Services September/October 2020

Symposiums on Innovative and Alternative Services in Action

 View recordings and presentations from the four part web series

DDS Directives

January 27, 2021: 
Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services

January 4, 2020: 
Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services

January 4, 2021: 
Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services
Enclosure December 2020 Reporting Survey

December 2, 2020: 
Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates & Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services
Enclosure A: Suggested Template for Submitting Questions to the Regional Center WORD
Enclosure B: Service Codes with Calculated Monthly Rates for Alternative Services

November 10, 2020 
Guidance Regarding Reporting Requirements for Alternative Nonresidential Services

October 28, 2020: 
Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative Nonresidential Services

August, 2020  
Policies and Procedures for Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services During the COVID-19 State of Emergency

Certification of Alternate Nonresidential Services

Provider Briefings Archive

Thursday, November 19, 2020
Service Provider Advisory Committee webinar on Alternative Delivery of Non Residential Services 

View Recording

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 
Alternative Services: Provider Briefing on Monthly Rates

Presentation
Payment Rate Methodology
Methodology ExamplesEXCEL

Sept 9, 2020
Town Hall Meeting: Utilizing Alternative Nonresidential Services

View recorded presentation:

Letter from Judy Wada, Harbor Regional Center CFO
Sept. 25, 2020
Letter Re: Alternative Nonresidential Services Model (ASDM)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

FAQs for DDS Directive 01-083120: Alternative Nonresidential Services (Alternative Services) October, 2020

Information for Individuals and Families

Family Member Engagement Guide

Guía de Participación Familiar SPANISH

Hướng dẫn Tham gia cho Thành viên Gia đình VIETNAMESE

家庭成员参与指南 CHINESE-SIMPLIFIED

家庭成員參與指南 CHINESE-TRADITIONAL

Alternative Nonresidential Services Town Hall Series

DDS held a series of Zoom “Town Hall” presentations to provide information on the alternative nonresidential services option. DDS provided an overview and answered technical questions, concerns and recommendations for operationalizing the new model. 

Town Hall Presentation (updated as of September 4, 2020)

Early Start Presentation

Document Submission Archive

Certification of Alternate Nonresidential Services

Must be submitted via email to HRCCommunityServices@harborrc.org in order to bill for Alternative Services delivered beginning September 2020.

Alternative Services Engagement Log

  • Must be completed for each vendor number providing alternative services. The Engagement log must be submitted to HRCCommunityServices@harborrc.org prior to October 16, 2020. This log will document provider engagement with clients/families related to Alternative Service Delivery. This log will also serve as provider notification to the regional center of client/family engagement and interest in Alternative Service Delivery. The Alternative Services Engagement Log must be sent via email in the Excel format. HRC will not accept printed, faxed, or mailed documents.
  • The Alternative Services Engagement Log is an Excel sheet for each vendor number with current client authorization information. This information can be used to assist providers in completion of the Alternative Services Engagement Log.

Individual Service Plan

Prior to October 31, 2020, the provider must complete or review and amend as needed, an Individual Service Plan specifying the type and amount of Alternative Services to be provided to each client/family. Copies of the Individual Service Plan should be provided to clients/families and Service Coordinators.