Common use of Cultural Competency Plan Clause in Contracts

Cultural Competency Plan. a. In accordance with 42 CFR 438.206, the Health Plan shall have a comprehensive written cultural competency plan (CCP) describing the Health Plan’s program to ensure that services are provided in a culturally competent manner to all enrollees, including those with limited English proficiency. The CCP must describe how providers, Health Plan employees, and systems will effectively provide services to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of the individual enrollees and protects and preserves the dignity of each. The CCP shall be updated annually and submitted to BMHC by October 1 for approval for implementation by January 1 of each Contract year.

Cultural Competency Plan. a. In accordance with 42 CFR 438.206, the Health Plan shall have a comprehensive written cultural competency plan (CCP) describing the Health Plan’s program to ensure that services are provided in a culturally competent manner to all enrollees, including those with limited English proficiency. The CCP must describe how providers, Health Plan employees, and systems will effectively provide services to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, values, affirms, and respects the worth of the individual enrollees and protects and preserves the dignity of each. The CCP shall be updated annually and submitted to BMHC by October June 1 for approval for implementation by January September 1 of each Contract year.