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Through Sept. 26, 2024, HCPF will be reviewing any protests submitted. Barring any sustained protests, we will begin working with each vendor to finalize and execute new contracts.
The ACC is the primary delivery system for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program). The ACC was created in 2011 to improve health care access and outcomes for Health First Colorado members. RAEs are responsible for promoting member health and well-being by administering the capitated behavioral health benefit, establishing and supporting networks of providers, and coordinating medical and community-based services for members in their region. Current contracts with the RAEs end on June 30, 2025. The next iteration of the ACC, referred to as Phase III, will begin on July 1, 2025.
ACC Phase III was designed through extensive stakeholder engagement. HCPF staff met with more than 5,700 participants, including members, providers, and representatives from community organizations, across 135 stakeholder meetings over the past 18 months to identify opportunities to improve the program. Phase III will build on the foundation set over the past 13 years to improve quality care, close health disparities, improve care access, improve the member and provider experience, and manage costs to protect member coverage, benefits and provider reimbursements.
Designing ACC Phase III has been a tremendous effort, and we are so grateful for the invaluable input from stakeholders that has helped us reach this point. ACC Phase III takes important steps to modernize our Medicaid delivery system, increase accountability and drive better outcomes for our members. However, awarding contracts is just one part of this process. Over the coming months, we will be working with internal and external partners to implement the policies and programs outlined in the RAE contracts. We will continue to post updates and other resources for members, providers, counties and other key partners on our website and through this newsletter.
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