The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a $1,250,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Section 206 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: State Planning Grants to Promote Continuity of Care for Medicaid & CHIP Beneficiaries (CFDA 93.694) program to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). The funding will support EOHHS in developing operational capabilities to promote continuity of care for Medicaid and CHIP-eligible youth following incarceration. Key activities include:
- Procuring a third-party administrator (TPA) to process claims and support correctional facility providers with billing and reporting, reducing administrative burden and enabling care providers to focus on service delivery.
- Implementing a robust monitoring and reporting process to assess progress, service access/utilization, and individual outcomes, ensuring accountability in driving positive change and reducing health disparities.
- Continuously engaging implementation partners and individuals with lived experience to inform the monitoring strategy and strategies for addressing health disparities.
The award commenced on January 13, 2025 and is set to be completed by December 31, 2028.
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