Service Providers: Quality Incentive Programs (QIP) Trainings

Published on October 27, 2026

Service Providers/Vendors:

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will be hosting an array of trainings on the Quality Incentive Program (QIP). Please view the menu below for information on all training topics, dates, and times. All trainings will be conducted virtually via Zoom and registration is required.

QIP Training for Residential and Supported Living Providers

The Department of Developmental Services will host two public Zoom trainings on the QIP Prevention and Wellness Survey. Both sessions will cover the same information.

Who should attend?

  • Residential and supported living service providers should attend one session, as eligible providers must complete the survey and meet QIP requirements to earn their quality incentive rate.

Topics Covered

  • Provider eligibility and requirements
  • Survey platform and questions
  • Important timelines
  • How providers can earn their quality incentive rate for Fiscal Year 2027–28.

Time will also be provided for questions and answers.

Session 1

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 11/10/26

OR

Session 2

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 12/16/26

Data collection will run from November 15, 2026, through February 26, 2027.

Quality Incentive Program Page

Email: QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov

QIP Training Employment Providers

The Department of Developmental Services will host two public Zoom trainings on the QIP Employment Survey. Both sessions will cover the same information.

Who should attend?

  • Employment service providers should attend one session, as eligible providers must complete the survey and meet QIP requirements to earn their quality incentive rate.

Topics Covered

  • Provider eligibility and requirements
  • Survey platform and questions
  • Important timelines
  • How providers can earn their quality incentive rate for Fiscal Year 2027–28

Time will also be provided for questions and answers.

Session 1

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Zoom Register for 11/9/26

OR

Session 2

Date: Friday, January 8, 2027

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Zoom Register for 1/8/27

Data collection will run from November 15, 2026, through February 26, 2027.

Quality Incentive Program Page

Email: QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov

QIP Training New Providers and Those With New Vendor Numbers

The Department of Developmental Services will host two public Zoom trainings on the QIP Initial Provider Survey. Both sessions will cover the same information.

Who should attend?

  • Newly vendored providers
  • Providers who did not provide services during Fiscal Year 2025-26
  • Providers who were revendored under a new vendor number due to rate reform

Topics Covered

  • Provider eligibility and requirements
  • Survey platform and questions
  • Important timelines
  • How providers can earn their quality incentive rate for Fiscal Year 2027–28

Time will also be provided for questions and answers. 

Eligible providers must complete the Initial Provider Survey and meet QIP requirements to earn their quality incentive rate.

Session 1

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 12/04/26

OR

Session 2

Date: Friday, January 22, 2027

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 01/22/27

Data collection will run from November 15, 2026, through February 26, 2027.

Quality Incentive Program Page

Email: QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov

QIP Training for All Providers

The Department of Developmental Services will host two public Zoom trainings on the QIP Provider Capacity Survey. Both sessions will cover the same information.

Who should attend?

  • Providers operating under rate reform service codes should attend one session, as they must complete the survey and meet QIP requirements to earn their quality incentive rate.

Topics Covered

  • Provider eligibility and requirements
  • Survey platform and questions
  • Important timelines
  • How providers can earn their quality incentive rate for Fiscal Year 2027–28

Time will also be provided for questions and answers.

Session 1

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 11/06/26

OR

Session 2

Date: Monday, January 11, 2027

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Zoom Register for 01/11/27

Data collection will run from November 15, 2026, through February 26, 2027.

Quality Incentive Program Page

Email: QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov

View the Quality Incentive Program Page here.

For questions, email: QIPquestions@dds.ca.gov

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