RFP 26-001-71 Questions and Answers No. 3

The Q&A supplement clarifies key requirements for the “Home and Community‑Based Services” (HCBS) program administered by the Aging Commission of the Mid‑South. It emphasizes cash‑flow capacity, voluntary contributions, and provider‑determined training and support‑group structures. • Providers must have sufficient cash on hand to fund services from delivery until reimbursement (illustrated lag of roughly 30‑60 days). • Recipients may make voluntary contributions, but services cannot be denied for lack of such contributions; no match‑funding requirement for providers. • Training frequency, format, and support‑group logistics (frequency, facilitator qualifications, group size) are left to the proposer, but must be detailed in the proposal. • The solicitation covers Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) provision, caregiver training, and support‑group facilitation for older adults. • The deadline to submit proposals is 03/31/2026 at 4:00 PM; this Q&A was issued on 03/24/2026.