EP_CSC Questions and Answers.xlsx
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- Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Program Staff Enhancement and Evidence Based MA RFA
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- BD-23-1022-DMH08-8210C-87233
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- Massachusetts
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This document is a Question and Answer (Q&A) sheet related to the Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Program Staff Enhancement and Evidence Based MA RFA issued by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH). The RFA seeks to establish a pool of existing or planned Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Programs (EP CSC Programs) to which DMH can award grants to enhance staffing or assist with the implementation of Evidence Based Practices. The Q&A addresses various aspects of the RFA, including program qualification criteria, funding amounts and allocation, use of funds, staffing requirements, and billing/reimbursement. Key details include that DMH will determine an applicant's qualification status, grant amounts may vary based on DMH priorities, and third-party revenue must be used to offset DMH reimbursable amounts. Applicants may request additional funding as circumstances change, and DMH will review such requests in the context of their priorities and available funds. The RFA is open to organizations operating licensed outpatient clinics with the capacity to bill third-party payers, and applications may be submitted quarterly.
Regarding pricing and funding, the RFA states that applicants must submit a twelve-month budget, and a second-year budget if the applicant believes the second year will differ from the first. Indirect cost rates must be accurate and reasonable. DMH funds are expected to be the payment of last resort, and applicants must pursue all other avenues of funding first. No specific set-aside or incumbent information is provided.
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| BD-23-1022-DMH08-8210C-87233 | |||||
| Early Psychosis Coordinated Specialty Care Program Staff Enhancement and Evidence Based MA RFA Questions | |||||
| Question # | Created Date | User Created | Question Subject | Question | Answer |
| 1 | 4/27/23 | ulea lago/Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. | Will the annual assessment tool have a yearly due date of when the grant was disbursed? | Completed EP Program Self-Assessments will be due annually by September 30. | |
| 2 | 4/27/23 | ulea lago/Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. | In the application process do we the agency determine if the program is "fully qualifies" or "provisionally qualifies" or will DMH determine this after reading application? Will grant amount verify for programs that fully qualifies vs provisionally qualifies? | For the purposes of initial qualification for the Master Service Agreement, DMH will determine an applicant's qualification status based on the completed EP Program self-assessment and RFA response. Grant amounts vary based on DMH's priorities and the needs of the applicant, and not the type of qualification. | |
| 3 | 4/27/23 | ulea lago/Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. | If an applicant does not qualify how soon an applicant can reapply for the loan? | DMH will review applications quarterly. Applicants may reapply at any time. | |
| 4 | 4/27/23 | ulea lago/Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc. | If third party billing is able to be used for program, would this be first choice payment for program rather than DMH funding? | Yes. See Sections 5.6.8 and 6.1. Third-Party revenue must be used to offset the applicable DMH reimbursable amount and DMH shall not be billed for that cost. Third-Party revenue must be maximized. | |
| 5 | 5/3/23 | Annie Singh/Justice Resource Institute, Inc. | eligibility to apply | Is this RFA limited to outpatient clinics alone? Or would proposals to enhance early psychosis Flexible Support Services (FSS) teams, not tied to a clinic, be considered? | See Subsection 4.1.a. Capacity to bill third party payers is a required component of CSC. Applicant organizations must operate a licensed outpatient clinic and the EP CSC program must be affiliated with the clinic. The EP CSC program is expected to adhere to outpatient clinic regulations, e.g. medical record requirements, etc. and to optimize third-party billing. |
| 6 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Acceptable use of funds | Could grant funding be used to support supervision for a bachelor's level care coordinator? | Yes. |
| 7 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Acceptable use of funds | Could grant support be used for several individuals who already have other roles in the CSC program to provide care coordination? | Yes. |
| 8 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Acceptable use of staff | Could a care coordinator position be shared between a CHR and a FEP program within the same organization? | Grant funds may only be used for the specific program associated with the specific application. Staff positions may be split between EP and CHR Teams, however grant funds may not be applied to a program which has not submitted an application and been added to the MSA. Organizations may submit an application for more than one Early Psychosis program. |
| 9 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Peer specialists | Will certified peer specialists hired with grant support receive ongoing supervision sponsored by DMH or should this support be included in the program proposal? | Certified Peer Specialists are encouraged to take advantage of training and support opportunities provided by DMH, however such opportunities do not take the place of supervision from within the Team. |
| 10 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Program determination | How should an applicant program definitively determine if they are fully qualified or provisionally qualified? | See Question 2 response. |
| 11 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Changes mid fiscal year | the applicant program's needs change over the course of the fiscal year, is it possible to request additional funding mid-year? | Applicants may request additional funding as circumstances changes. DMH will review such requests in the context of DMH priorities and available funds. |
| 12 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | Budget | How long a funding period should applicants request? | See Cost Proposal Requirements Section A. An Applicant must submit a twelve month budget. If the Applicant believes that the second year will differ from the first year, then it also needs to submit a year two budget. |
| 13 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 2. Can programs who currently receive funding from DMH through other grants apply for this RFA? | Yes. EP CSC programs currently receiving funding from other DMH grants can apply for this RFA. | |
| 14 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 3. If the applicant program's needs change over the course of the fiscal year, is it possible to request additional funding mid - year? | See Question 11 response. | |
| 15 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 4. How should an applicant program definitively determine if they are fully qualified or provisionally qualified? How long a funding period should applicants request? | See Question 2 response. | |
| 16 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 5. Will l certified peer specialists hired with grant support receive training sponsored by DMH? | Yes. DMH will notify awardees when Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training, Core Elements of Young Adult Peer Mentors, and Early Psychosis for Peer Specialists trainings are available. | |
| 17 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 6. Will certified peer specialists hired with grant support receive ongoing supervision sponsored by DMH or should this support be included in the program proposal? | See Question 9 response. | |
| 18 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 7. Could a care coordinator position be shared between a CHR and a FEP program within the same organization? | See Question 8 response. | |
| 19 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 8. Could grant support be used for several individuals who already have other roles in the CSC program to provide care coordination? | See Question 7 response. | |
| 20 | 5/3/23 | Abigail Donovan/The General Hospital Corporation d/b/a MGH First Episode & Early Psychosis | 9. Could grant funding be used to support supervision for a bachelor's level care coordinator? | See Question 6 response. | |
| 21 | 5/4/23 | Amy Perlack/Boston Medical Center Corporation | 1. Can we request funds to support peer/SEE services such as travel in the community (e.g. Charlie Cards?) | Yes. DMH funds are expected to be the payment of last resort. All other avenues of funding should be pursued first. | |
| 22 | 5/4/23 | Amy Perlack/Boston Medical Center Corporation | Can we request funds to support peer-patient activities (e.g. food, travel costs to meet up) | Yes. DMH funds are expected to be the payment of last resort. All other avenues of funding should be pursued first. | |
| 23 | 5/4/23 | Amy Perlack/Boston Medical Center Corporation | Can we request funds to support patient travel to clinic (e.g. Charlie cards)? | Yes. DMH funds are expected to be the payment of last resort. All other avenues of funding should be pursued first. | |
| 24 | 5/4/23 | Amy Perlack/Boston Medical Center Corporation | What is the allowable indirect cost rate? | Bidders must provide accurate and reasonable rates for indirect costs. |
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