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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.

Archives

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Service Code Exemption Totals Report Updates – February 2

February 2, 2026

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P-2025-Rates-001: American Sign Language Training and Support Service

July 2, 2025

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C-2025-Rates-001: New Financial Management Services Rates Effective January 1, 2025

February 14, 2025

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Adjustments to Independent Living Services Rate Models and Provider Rates Effective January 1, 2024

December 11, 2023

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Transportation Services Monthly Reimbursement Rate Through June 30, 2025

November 30, 2023

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Remote Services Flexibility Through June 30, 2025

November 30, 2023

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Community Care Facility Rates Effective July 1, 2022

September 20, 2022

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Guidance Regarding Rates for New Vendors for Alternative Nonresidential Services

March 29, 2021

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Rates for Supported Living Services When Quarantine/Isolation is Necessary During COVID-19

January 8, 2021

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Update Regarding Monthly Rates for Transportation and Group Supported Employment for Alternative Nonresidential Services

January 4, 2021

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Guidance Regarding Monthly Rates and Applicable Services for Alternative Nonresidential Services

December 2, 2020

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Update on Monthly Rates for Alternative Nonresidential Services

October 28, 2020

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Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Early Start BabyLine Services and Referrals

Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov

Contact

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Location

1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Helpful Resources

Early Start BabyLine Referrals
Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov
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