Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor FTI Consulting

SWIFT Contract Number 224599

Project Name Long term Care Study

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: The primary objective of this study was to examine and evaluate LTSS funding options for the State of Minnesota to arrive at one or more optimal policy options with the potential to improve access to LTSS services for Minnesotans that typically do not qualify for Medicaid.

A secondary, important objective was to provide a policy structure which can help transform the LTC funding system in Minnesota by helping integration of the existing public and private programs that provide LTSS financing to Minnesota’s older adults. Emphasis was on arriving at options that will enable older adults to receive care in their homes for as long as possible. Results of this study will be used to inform one or more legislative proposals.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 03/10/2023 - 00:00

Original end date Fri, 06/30/2023 - 00:00

Actual end date Tue, 10/31/2023 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $673200.00

Amendments $26800.00

Contract total $700000.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? In 2021, the Minnesota legislature provided specific direction to state departments to conduct a research study of public and private financing options for long-term services and supports reform to increase access to long term care services and financing across the state as part of a larger package of strategies to enhance Home and Community-Based Services (Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 7, Article 17, Sec. 17, Subd. 1). This activity was also formally approved as an American Rescue Plan, section 9817 Home, and Community Based Services Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) activity by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to all reporting requirements specified in that plan.

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Nikki M. Peterson

Evaluator Email Address nikki.m.peterson@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The contractor was able to complete the project on an extremely tight timeline.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The entire staff team at DHS are happy with the quality of the deliverables. The contractor provided drafts of deliverables with sufficient time for us to review and suggest revisions.

Evaluate the contractor's cost Well within the range of other bidders

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance I was very happy with the contractor's work. I hope to work with them again in the future.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied