253933 Refugee Health Assessment Program

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Public Health is procuring a network of qualified healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive medical assessment, testing, treatment, and follow-up services to newly arrived refugees in Massachusetts through the Refugee Health Assessment Program (RHAP). The program is seeking providers to conduct initial screenings, identify and treat health issues, and coordinate ongoing care for refugees within 90 days of their entry into the United States. The procurement is open on a rolling basis until June 30, 2033, with an estimated 10-20 awards to be granted. New providers whose proposals are submitted by August 30, 2024 may anticipate a contract start date of January 2, 2025, while current RHAP providers are invited to submit proposals by July 1, 2025 to facilitate new contract execution before the start of State Fiscal Year 2026. Eligible applicants include licensed medical agencies with experience or demonstrated capacity to serve refugee populations.

The RHAP contract opportunity is set aside for qualified, eligible, and licensed medical agencies, with a target of at least 1% of contract revenue to be directed to partnerships with certified diverse business enterprises or non-profit organizations. The incumbent provider is the Community Health Network, and the program is funded through state and federal sources with an annual budget of $3.8 million. Services will be reimbursed on a cost-reimbursement basis, and contractors are expected to seek third-party reimbursement where possible. The Commonwealth reserves the right to increase the number of awards based on need and funding availability.