PHPA 4124: Statewide Care Coordination Program for Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs

The Maryland Department of Health, Office of Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs (OCYSHCN), is issuing a Request for Applications to fund a single entity to provide statewide care coordination services for Children and Youth with Specific Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and their families, with applications due November 13, 2026. This is a single-award procurement.

The scope encompasses care navigation, care coordination, and family support activities designed to streamline access to health care services and resources across all Maryland regions. The selected contractor must demonstrate capacity to establish protocols, train personnel, and implement systems to track and measure outcomes related to access and quality of care. The program explicitly prioritizes serving historically underserved and vulnerable populations and eliminating disparities in access to care.

The awardee will manage statewide operations and coordinate services across multiple regions. Funding flows through PHPA 4124, though the specific contract value and term are not disclosed in the source material. Performance expectations focus on care coordination quality, accessibility, and equity outcomes throughout the state.