Common use of Accessibility Standards Clause in Contracts

Accessibility Standards. Provider shall provide for timely access for Covered Person appointments in accordance with the appointment availability requirements established under the State Contract, as further described in the applicable provider manual. Additionally, Provider agrees not to create barriers to access care by imposing requirements on Covered Persons that are inconsistent with the provision of medically necessary and covered Medicaid services. Provider agrees to abide by the terms of the Medicaid contract for the timely provision of emergency and urgent care. Where applicable, the Provider agrees to follow those procedures for handling urgent and emergency care cases stipulated in any required hospital/emergency department Memorandums of Understanding signed by United in accordance with the State Contract.