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Greetings Medicaid Providers,
The Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) is excited to announce that a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) has been published. DBH is soliciting proposals for a behavioral health organization (BHO) with demonstrated specialized expertise in the behavioral health Medicaid system to partner in fully implementing and realizing the services available under the 1115 Alaska Substance Use Disorder and Behavioral Health Program (1115) waiver demonstration. The BHO will be instrumental in connecting resources available to the provider community and addressing gaps in care through data driven strategies through activities such as:
- Develop regional Medicaid provider capacity to promote access to healthcare for all Alaskans.
- Develop communication and support tools for behavioral health providers.
- Provide technical assistance to ease administrative burden for the provider community and the state.
- Assist with providing, compiling, and analyzing data.
- Improve overall access and service outcomes.
- Account for the unique challenges associated with delivering services to diverse populations with complex needs (e.g., youth, elderly, etc.).
- Consider Alaska’s unique geographical and regional complexities.
- Consider Alaska’s substantial Tribal Health Organizations and intersection with Alaska Medicaid.
We want your feedback!
Draft RFP Online Public Notice: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=215110
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Public Comment: We are currently accepting public comment on this draft RFP. Please refer to the public notice for instruction on how to submit public comment. During this phase potential offerors and Alaska Medicaid stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the RFP, particularly the Scope of Work, and Deliverables in Section 3 of the RFP. After review, DOH will then transition the RFP into a FINAL phase, notwithstanding any subsequent amendments to the RFP.
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Publish Final Draft: Release Final draft of RFP for solicitation of vendors capable of fulfilling the scope of work identified, estimated to be released mid-June 2024.
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Procurement Evaluation Committee (PEC): The PEC will consist of DBH subject matter experts as well as up to three (3) external stakeholders – to be determined by DOH.
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Award Contract: Upon selection of a successful vendor, a notice of intent to award will be issued. Go-live for the BHO contract is anticipated to be January 1, 2025.
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Implementation Activities: Upon award, DBH will work immediately with the vendor to prepare for the full implementation. Providers can expect orientation sessions after go-live to introduce the BHO, provide information on what they will be prepared to support as well as additional communications on activities the BHO will conduct throughout the life of the contract.
Thank you all for your continued support and engagement.
Andrea Mueca
Deputy Director
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