"#64.)
Please provide clarification on interaction with Indian Health Centers.
ANSWER:
HMOs must work with Indian Health Centers to ensure access by Native Americans
is not hindered." Kansas Contract, Addendum 1, page 11.
NM
"2.A.5
Referral and Coordination
The CONTRACTOR shall have and comply with written policies and
procedures for the coordination of care and the arrangement, tracking, and
documentation of all referrals including referrals to the following providers:
… all publicly supported providers. The CONTRACTOR's policies
and procedures shall ensure that referrals including referrals to the following
providers: …all publicly supported providers for medically necessary services
are available to members…" New Mexico Contract, page 15.