12VAC30-141-30: Outreach and public participation

A. DMAS will work cooperatively with other state agencies and contractors to ensure that federal law and any applicable federal regulations are met.

B. DMAS shall develop a comprehensive marketing and outreach effort. The marketing and outreach efforts will be aimed at promoting the FAMIS and Medicaid programs and increasing enrollment and may include contracting with a public relations firm, nonprofit agencies, and foundations; coordination with other state agencies; coordination with the business community; and coordination with health care associations and providers.

C. DMAS shall ensure consultation by Native American tribes on the development and implementation of enrollment processes and procedures to exempt cost-sharing for American Indian and Alaskan Native children in compliance with 42 CFR 457.120 and 42 CFR 457.125.