Pennsylvania Issues RFA for Enrollment Assister Program

padeptofruralhealth April 12, 2024

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) issued a Request For Application (RFA) procurement for an Enrollment Assister Program to provide enrollment, outreach and educational services to Physical HealthChoices and CHIP consumers statewide. The duration of the procurement is for three years with one additional two-year option. The application deadline is April 23, 2024. The current vendor for the program is Maximus.

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How to Build Support for Pregnant Women, Maternal Health in Rural Areas

Women who give birth face numerous risks leading up to, during, and after delivery. Pregnancy complications can bring about physical and mental effects, including post-partum depression, infections, preterm labor, and other significant risks. Without proper medical care, these risks can increase — especially for women of color and those living in rural communities. That’s why …
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CMS Partner Resources on the End of the Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition

In March 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily waived certain Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) requirements and conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The easing of these requirements was referred to as the ‘Medicaid Continuous Enrollment Condition,’ and it helped prevent people with Medicaid and CHIP from […]
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