Item 106

Authorize to enter into a contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, Boston, MA, in the amount of $2,715,880, to assist the Department in reducing the backlog of Medicaid Long-Term Care (LTC) financial eligibility applications by providing LTC applications assistance, making eligibility recommendations for initial (new) and redetermination applications, and development of a Process Improvement and Efficiency Plan for the Medicaid LTC Financial Eligibility Process. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for up to four additional years. 72.5% Federal Funds, 27.5% General Funds Division for Behavioral Health