Common use of Federally Qualified Health Centers Clause in Contracts

Federally Qualified Health Centers. (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) The MCO must make reasonable efforts to include FQHCs and RHCs (freestanding and Hospital-based) in its Provider Network. If a Member visits an FQHC or RHC (or a Municipal Health Department's public clinic for Health Care Services) at a time that is outside of regular business hours (as defined by HHSC in rules, including weekend days or holidays), the MCO is obligated to reimburse the FQHC, RHC, or public clinic for Medically Necessary Covered Services. The MCO must do so at a rate that is equal to the allowable rate for those services as determined under Section 32.028 of the Human Resources Code. The Member does not need a referral from his/her PCP. The MCO must pay full encounter rates to FQHCs and RHCs for Medically Necessary Covered Services provided to Medicaid and CHIP Members using the prospective payment methodology described in Sections 1902(bb) and 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act. Because the MCO is responsible for the full payment amount in effect on the date of service, HHSC cost settlements (or "wrap payments") will not apply.