Common use of Post-Transition Clause in Contracts

Post-Transition. The MCO will work with HHSC, Providers, and Members to promptly identify and resolve problems identified after the Operational Start Date and to communicate to HHSC, Providers, and Members, as applicable, the steps the MCO is taking to resolve the problems. STATUS1 DOCUMENT REVISION2 EFFECTIVE DATE DESCRIPTION3 Baseline n/a September 1, 2011 Initial version of Attachment B-1, RFP Section 8, “Operations Phase Requirements.” 1.1 is modified to change the timeframes for PIPs from SFY to calendar year and to revise the due dates. Section 8.1.3 is modified to clarify PCP requirement’s application (does not apply to CHIP Perinates (unborn children) and add a requirement regarding timely access to Network Providers, as required by 42 CFR §438.206(c)(1)(ii). Section 8.1.3.2 is modified to add pharmacy access requirements effective 9/1/12. These standards are derived from Medicare Part D access standards, and the standards currently being met in the fee-for-service program. Section 8.1.4 is modified to require MCOs to enter into network provider agreements with any willing State Hospital and to clarify requirements for contracting with specialty pharmacies. Section 8.1.5.5 is modified to require the MCOs to include a link to financial literacy information on the OCCC web page as required by HB 2615. Section 8.1.8 is modified to add prior authorizations by pharmacists. Section 8.1.17 is modified to remove the requirement to submit an accounting policy manual. Section 8.1.17.1 “Financial Disclosure Report” is renamed “MCO Disclosure Statement” and the submission date is updated. Section 8.1.18.1 is modified to require MCOs to submit pharmacy encounter data no later than 25 calendar days after the date of adjudication. Section 8.1.18.4 is modified to clarify claims transaction formats for pharmacy claims. Section 8.1.18.5 is modified to require MCOs to maintain a mechanism to receive claims in addition to the HHSC claims portal. Section 8.1.19 is modified to require MCOs to designate a primary and secondary contact for all OIG requests and to outline the process and timeframes for responding to the OIG, to change the 60 day timeline for submitting the annual plan to 90 days, and to require MCOs to ensure their subcontractors receiving or making annual Medicaid payments of at least $5 million comply with 1902(a)(68)(A) of the Social Security Act. Section 8.1.20.2 is modified to add DUR reporting requirements. Section 8.1.21 is revised to delete MCO developed PDLs and to clarify the reimbursement process. Section 8.1.21.1 is revised to clarify legal references and Clinical Edit requirements, and to add requirements regarding 340B drugs. Section 8.1.21.4 is modified to add requirements for the rebate dispute resolution process. Section 8.1.21.5 is modified to clarify that HHSC will provide up to 1 year of medication history to the MCOs for new Members with previous Medicaid eligibility. Section 8.1.21.9 is modified to clarify requirements for contracting with specialty pharmacies.