Local Agency Priority System.

22 CCR 40769

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22 CCR 40769

§ 40769. Local Agency Priority System.

(a)

When selecting new agencies, the Department shall consider the following priority system, which is based upon the relative availability of health and administrative services:

(1)

First consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care and administrative services.

(2)

Second consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health or human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with another agency for either ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care or administrative services.

(3)

Third consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, in order to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care to a specific category of participants (women, infants or children).

(4)

Fourth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care.

(5)

Fifth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health or human service agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care through referral to a health provider.

(b)

The Department shall take into consideration an applicant agency's ability to provide services in a cost effective manner; its past performance in participating in other governmental programs; the adequacy of the agency's proposed staffing levels; its capability to perform certification procedures; whether there is an unmet need for Program services in the geographic service area; whether an existing WIC Program in the same geographic service area could provide Program services at a lower cost; and other factors which the Department determines are relevant.

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