Common use of Cultural Competency Plan Clause in Contracts

Cultural Competency Plan. The MCO must have a comprehensive written Cultural Competency Plan describing how it will ensure culturally competent services, and provide Linguistic Access and Disability- related Access. The Cultural Competency Plan must describe how the individuals and systems within the MCO will effectively provide services to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions as well as those with disabilities in a manner that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of the individuals and protects and preserves the dignity of each. As described in Section 7 , “Transition Phase Requirements,” the MCO must submit the Cultural Competency Plan to HHSC during Readiness Review. During the Operations Phase, the MCO must submit modifications and amendments to the Plan to HHSC no later than 30 days prior to implementation of a change. The MCO must also make the Plan available to its Network Providers.

Cultural Competency Plan. The MCO must have a comprehensive written Cultural Competency Plan describing how it will ensure culturally competent services, and provide Linguistic Access and Disability- Disability-related Access. The Cultural Competency Plan must describe how the individuals and systems within the MCO will effectively provide services to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions as well as those with disabilities in a manner that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of the individuals and protects and preserves the dignity of each. As described in Section 7 , “Transition Phase Requirements,” the MCO must submit the Cultural Competency Plan to HHSC during Readiness Review. During the Operations Phase, the MCO must submit modifications and amendments to the Plan to HHSC no later than 30 days prior to implementation of a change. The MCO must also make the Plan available to its Network Providers.