2018 Hepatitis C Medicaid Affinity Group:
Expression of Interest Form
Overview
The Hepatitis C Medicaid Affinity Group was launched in December 2017 with the aim of
increasing the number and percentage of Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with hepatitis C
virus (HCV) who are successfully treated and cured. For the second year, the Affinity Group
aims to support the continued efforts of states already participating in the group, help new
state participants develop and implement their own strategies, and explore issues and
strategies related to HCV care in correctional settings. Given the correctional population
represents about one third of total U.S. HCV cases, the Affinity Group aims to encourage
collaboration between state corrections agencies, Medicaid, and public health authorities.
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STATE: _________________________
A. Your Project and Goals
To be considered for participation, please respond to the following items and attach additional
pages as needed.
1. In the past five years, has your state Medicaid program undertaken work on HCV? If
yes, please describe efforts to date, current status, and which state partners and the
extent to which they have been involved. Optional: Please describe state efforts related
to HCV in correctional settings.
2. Briefly describe your state’s proposed strategy/ies to increase the number and
percentage of Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with HCV who are successfully treated
and cured. (limit length to one page). Optional: Briefly describe your state’s proposed
strategy/ies to addressing HCV in correctional settings.
3. What results does your state hope to achieve by December 2019 using the selected
strategy/ies? Please define your measures clearly.
4. Is there any specific technical assistance your state will need? If so, please describe.
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An Overview of Hepatitis C in Prisons and Jails, National Hepatitis Corrections Network, 2016.
http://www.hcvinprison.org/resources/71-main-content/content/191-hepcprison