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This bill establishes a demonstration project for a coordinated services organization (CSO) aimed at improving healthcare services for people with disabilities. The project will allow disability services providers to create a model that coordinates services across medical assistance and Medicare, focusing on health-related social needs and patient choice. The commissioner of human services will develop an application process for potential participants, requiring them to meet specific eligibility criteria such as including home and community-based service providers, creating partnerships between healthcare providers, establishing a nonprofit governance structure, and developing processes for care coordination, quality monitoring, and innovative care delivery. Eligible participants must serve individuals who are dually eligible for medical assistance and Medicare or enrolled in special needs basic care with waiver services. The bill introduces a population-based payment system that is risk-adjusted and allows for potential incentive payments based on quality and performance targets. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding for innovation and capacity-building grants to help CSOs cover initial start-up costs, with a maximum grant limit of $2 million per organization during the biennium. The ultimate goal is to improve service coordination, reduce unnecessary medical interventions, and provide more personalized care for people with disabilities.

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