ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY Sample Clauses

ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY. 1. That the Medicaid Program will establish eligibility policy, regulations and procedures which facilitate access to care for pregnant women and children. 2. That the Medicaid Program will perform outreach to encourage low income maternal and child populations to apply for Medicaid and to utilize preventive and primary care services. 3. That the FHA and its designees will provide services without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, or physical or mental handicap. 4. That FHA will provide Medicaid with expertise and technical assistance related to programs and policies for children with special health care needs. 5. That FHA programs and their local health department designees will refer its clients who are eligible for Medicaid benefits and assist them in receiving services from providers who participate in the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. 6. That all parties will coordinate activities to enhance customer service and work to resolve problems with impact on timely access to services. 7. That all parties will coordinate strategic planning efforts to assure coordination in the design, implementation and evaluation of program services for women, infants and children. 8. That all parties will keep each other apprised of those services which are available to eligible individuals pursuant to federal law and State regulations and guidelines. 9. That all parties will collaborate when implementing significant changes to program policies that may impact the other (i.e. eligibility policy, regulations, budget priorities, operational or compliance changes). 10. That all parties will develop program policies and regulations that address standards of quality care. 11. That all parties will promote family planning and prenatal care as key strategies for improving MCH outcomes. 12. That all parties will promote the importance of a medical home for all children and encourage early identification and treatment. 13. That FHA and Medicaid will collaborate on the development of tools and processes for identifying high- risk pregnant women and will jointly provide support for the Maryland Prenatal Risk Assessment system. 14. That the FHA and the Medicaid Program will develop training and education programs for medical professionals and consumers to benefit maternal and child health populations 15. That WIC and Medicaid will notify each other of policy or procedural changes that may have an affect on access to services and will coordi...