Healthcare Policy Consulting Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosted 2 months agoDeadline: March 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Philadelphia seeks expert healthcare policy consulting to assist with Medicaid implementation, including stakeholder engagement and IT tool guidance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Expertise in Medicaid/medical assistance policy
Establish appropriate work groups
Foster clear communications and partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Focus on a three-pronged approach that prioritizes keeping eligible city residents connected to Medicaid
Create supports to help residents and providers understand new rules, qualify for exemptions, and navigate paperwork
Work with internal and external partners to create work and/or community service opportunities and establish mechanisms to simplify reporting for both participants and providers
Comply with all security policies and requirements of the City
Have and use technology such as email and telephone that will ensure timely and accurate communication with MDO-HHS staff

BUDGET

Verified

Up to $400,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RFP Posted: March 6th, 2026

Applicant Questions Due: March 12th, 2026

Answers Posted on eContract Philly: March 19th, 2026

Proposals Due: March 27th, 2026

Applicant Interviews, Presentations: Week of March 30th, 2026

Applicant Selection: April 6th, 2026

Contract Execution: April 30th, 2026

Commencement of Work: May 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 12th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Philadelphia

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide healthcare policy consulting services with particular emphasis on Medicaid and medical assistance. The selected consultant will collaborate closely with both internal and external city stakeholders to aid in the preparation and response to the implementation of Medicaid policies.

Responsibilities include providing expert guidance to assess the anticipated impact on city services, such as health centers and behavioral health managed care services, as well as estimating the resources required to enhance capacity and potentially establish additional supports for affected populations. The consultant will also lead community engagement efforts, working with impacted individuals and coordinating with social service providers, employment training agencies, and local employers.

Additionally, the consulting firm will advise on IT tools (including Compass and Navigate) to support Medicaid participants and front-line staff, develop agendas and work plans for work groups, and help foster connections with strategic partners and networks. Questions related to this RFP must be submitted by March 12, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.