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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

Directives are instructions RCs must follow.

Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.

Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.

Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Directives

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P-2025-Emergency Preparedness-001: Reporting During Emergencies

D-2025-Emergencies-001: Emergency Rate Adjustment Authority for Wildfires

Emergency Preparedness Notice July 5, 2022

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Providing and Claiming for Nonresidential Services During the State of Emergency

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Additional Guidance on Payments for Nonresidential Services

Extension and Rescission of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Guidance for Fingerprint Clearance and Transfers

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

Extension of Waivers, Modifications and Directives due to COVID-19

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