Published on August 11, 2026
For Service Providers/Vendors:
A reminder that per the 10/9/2025 DDS Directive “Quality Incentive Program (QIP) – Provider Eligibility to Earn Quality Incentive Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-27” existing service providers with QIP-eligible purchase POS authorizations and activities during fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) had to meet the requirements for earning the 10 percent quality incentive rate component for FY 2026-27 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). These service providers had to have met the eligibility requirements, and then data collected from them was used by DDS to determine if they were qualified to receive the quality incentive rate component(s) in FY 2026-27.
If a vendored Service Provider is not showing on the QIP list or has a reduced rate as of July 1, 2026,it is likely due to non-compliance with the QIP requirements and/or the QIP eligibility requirements.
DDS will update the FY26-27 QIP lists monthly on their website.” DDS QIP webpage: Quality Incentive Program (QIP) : CA Department of Developmental Services; DDS QIP List (on the DDS website): QIP_IncentiveStatus_FY2026-27_202606.xlsx
ELARC is here to support our Service Provider community and providers are encouraged to reach out to their assigned Community Services Liaison It should be noted however that specific questions regarding QIP compliance may best be addressed directly by DDS staff at QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov
QIP FAQS HERE(PDF, 838KB)