GSA and CMS continue Medicaid tech vendor collaboration, but its impact is likely limited, experts say

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and General Services Administration are continuing a partnership that provides Medicaid technology vendors expedited access to the GSA Schedule, but experts say it won’t be a big boost for states to comply with work requirement rules taking effect on Jan. 1.

The partnership, first announced in January, has led to at least five companies getting onto the GSA Schedule, according to a Nextgov/FCW review of GSA records and a Medicaid.gov webpage. The five companies — Big Interview, CITIZ3N, Fleet Health, Findhelp and Optum — are offering technologies that can help states automate Medicaid eligibility checks, detect fraud and connect individuals with social services.

In late July, a Medicaid.gov webpage revealed eight more companies are seeking faster access to the GSA Schedule. Some of those vendors are moving forward with the fast-track pathway, but others are not.

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