OCYSHCN Care Navigation PHPA 4124Final.docx.pdf

This is a Request for Applications (RFA) document issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Office of Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs (OCYSHCN), seeking a single entity to provide statewide care coordination services. The program aims to deliver consistent care coordination to Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families across Maryland to ensure equitable access. The services encompass care navigation, care coordination, and support activities designed to streamline access to health care services and resources. The RFA establishes specific timelines for applicant responses, with submission deadlines and evaluation periods outlined in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to a single provider capable of managing statewide operations and coordinating services across multiple regions to serve the target population effectively.

The funding for this program is provided through PHPA 4124, with specific amounts and sources detailed in the RFA documentation. The contract includes performance expectations related to care coordination quality, accessibility, and equity outcomes for CYSHCN populations throughout Maryland. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive care navigation services, including resource identification, care planning, and family support coordination. The program emphasizes serving historically underserved and vulnerable populations, with particular attention to eliminating disparities in access to care. The selected contractor will be responsible for establishing protocols, training personnel, and implementing systems to track and measure outcomes related to improved access and quality of care for children and youth with specific health care needs.