Discussion and possible action to approve submitting the application for participation in the Long Term Services Support - Managed Care Organization - Molina HealthCare Provider Network. The Webb County/Community Action Agency - Meals on Wheels program will continue to contract rate of $5.46 per unit and provide 16,130 home-delivered meals. Agenda will not have an impact to the General Fund. [Account #2371-5150-330300]
Issue: The LTSS (Long Term Services Support) MCO (Managed Care Organization) - Molina HealthCare Provider application must be updated for continued participation in the provider network.
Solution: The approval of the Commissioners will authorize the LTSS MCO network provider (Molina HealthCare) to enter into a service agreement to provide home-delivered meals.
Result: The Meals on Wheels program will continue to provide home-delivered meals through a partnership with LTSS MCO - Molina HealthCare provider network.
Background:
STAR+PLUS integrates acute care and community-based long-term care services to achieve a seamless continuum of care for members. Managed care organizations (MCOs) are responsible for coordinating these services through a service coordinator – Molina Health Care.
Previous Court Action:
Contractor will provide 88,130 units of which 16,130 are Title XIX Community Based Alternatives. The unit rate for each meal is $5.46 and the approved budget totals $88,069.80.