Opportunity
San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013249
San Diego County Seeks Input for Safety Net Bridge Program to Address Gaps in CalFresh and Medi-Cal Benefits
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
June 16, 2026
Identifier
BPM013249
NAICS
621498, 621399, 621999
The County of San Diego, Department of Medical Care Services, is seeking input from stakeholders for its Safety Net Bridge Program to address gaps in CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits: - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Medical Care Services - Program Focus: - Addressing anticipated gaps in food, primary care, and prescription medication access for residents due to changes in federal and state policy - Services Requested: - Primary care medical services co-located with social services - Access to prescription medication - Telehealth modalities (video and telephone visits) - Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) for routine and preventive care at community locations - Stakeholder Input Sought On: - Service delivery models (including telehealth and MMUs) - Barriers to telehealth and care coordination - Payment structures and data collection for program evaluation - Notable Requirements: - Potential contracting with Community Health Centers (CHCs) - Emphasis on co-location of medical and social services - Focus on innovative approaches to reach underserved populations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an RFI for information gathering only, not a solicitation for products or services.
Description
The County of San Diego is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from interested parties, agencies, and stakeholders regarding a Safety Net Bridge Program. The program aims to address anticipated gaps in CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits that may reduce access to food, primary care, and prescription medications. The County is exploring contracting with Community Health Centers to provide primary care services co-located with social services, including telehealth and Mobile Medical Units. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise of future contract.