SIGNED FINAL MOU United Healthcare Community Plan (HMO) and Sauk Co WIC 2-15-2024

The intent of this Agreement is to collaborate between ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Sauk County WIC program and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan HMO regarding members of United Healthcare Community Plan HMO.

The Local WIC Agency agrees to:

1. Cooperate and communicate with HMO to ensure appropriate services of WIC participants of the HMO.
2. Make available to HMO members non-billable services which may include one or more of the following:

• Immunization screening and Health Need Assessments
• Nutrition Screening and Food Support Counseling
• Breast feeding education, promotion and support;

Local WIC Agency shall only provide those services to HMO members as determined appropriate at the time of the WIC visit.

1. Refer to and coordinate services with the primary care provider (PCP) of the member as needed according to WIC policies and guidelines, using signed consent when required per WIC confidentiality policies.
2. Give appropriate assistance to member who expresses difficulty in gaining access to HMO and/or to the PCP.
3. Encourage members to seek medical care through HMO.

Provide agency contact information to the HMO and notify the HMO of any changes