Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-164.3 - Program administrator responsibilities
(1) If a nonprofit
entity is awarded a contract by the department though the request for proposals
process to administer the program, that program administrator may assume
ownership and oversight of any existing contracts providers have with the
department. The program administrator will work with the department to
facilitate and execute the contract reassignments.
(2) A program administrator shall prepare and
submit an annual program evaluation report in a format prescribed by the
department at the end of each contracted year. The program administrator shall
use the results of the evaluation report at a minimum to support and assist
providers in the continuous quality improvement process.
(3) A program administrator shall maintain a
minimum number of providers, as specified by the department, to include any
provider contracts reassigned by the department, if applicable.
(4) A program administrator shall only be
eligible to receive reimbursement for services described in its contract and
shall not charge additional fees to the department or to providers.
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