Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. The selected Applicant(s) must adhere to all applicable legislative and programmatic requirements when providing services, including but not limited to: 2.1.1.1. Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) legislation, administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HSRA), HIV/AIDS Bureau (HAB). 2.1.1.2. HRSA National Monitoring Standards, as instructed by the Division of Public Health (DPHS), which are available online at: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/ryanwhite/grants/2022- rwhap-nms-part-b.pdf 2.1.2. The selected Applicant(s) must maintain compliance with current policies and procedures set forth by HRSA and the Department. HRSA policies can be viewed online at: https://hab.hrsa.gov/program-grantsmanagement/policynotices-and-program-letters 2.1.3. The selected Applicant(s) must provide all of the following services: 2.1.3.1. HIV Support Services. 2.1.3.2. Medical Case Management (MCM). 2.1.3.3. Non-Medical Case Management (NMCM). 2.1.4. The selected Applicant(s) must enroll individuals to the NH Ryan White CARE Program via the CAREware system. The selected Applicant(s) must: 2.1.4.1. Assist individuals with completing the initial NH Care Program application. 2.1.4.2. Assist individuals with completing the NH Care Program application for re-enrollment every six (6) months. 2.1.4.3. Submit completed NH Care Program applications to the Department, via the CAREware system, as completed by individuals every six (6) months. 2.1.5. The selected Applicant(s) must ensure the proper security when using the CAREWare system and accessing electronic records, as defined by the Department’s Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), Bureau of Infectious Disease Control’s (BIDC) Security and Confidentiality Policy. 2.1.6. The selected Applicant(s) must ensure all CARE Program applications are completed and include, but are not limited to: 2.1.6.1. Documented medical diagnosis of HIV. 2.1.6.2. Documented proof of address, residency in the State of NH. 2.1.6.3. Annual gross household income equal to or less than 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). 2.1.6.4. Annual proof and date of a NH Medicaid application having been filed if the household income is at or below 200% of the FPL. 2.1.6.5. Completed Patient Medical Information (PMI) form, as provided by the NH CARE Program. 2.1.6.6. Documentation of screening individuals for eligibility of Medicaid, Medicare, third-party insurance, Federal Health Insurance Marketplace, other insurance programs, Veterans Affairs benefit programs, and other funding sources. 2.1.7. The selected Applicant(s) must ensure individuals who are enrolled in, or are receiving contracted services are not incarcerated in a state or federal correctional or prison system. The selected Applicant(s) must notify the Department if an individual becomes incarcerated after submittal of an application or after eligibility is approved. 2.1.7.1. The selected Applicant(s) must ensure eligibility status is retained for individuals who are incarcerated in a NH County Department of Corrections system and enrolled or receiving contracted services. 2.1.7.2. The selected Applicant(s) must provide services in accordance with the Universal and Service-Specific Standards of Care for NH HIV/AIDS services which is posted on the Department’s website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/diseaseprevention/infectious-disease-control/nh-ryan-white-careprogram/nh-ryan
