The proposed Modification No. M0009 to Contract No. CW103051 with Guardiantrac, LLC, doing business as GT Independence (GTI), seeks to exercise option year three of the contract, which is set to run from October 17, 2025, through October 16, 2026. The modification allows for a not-to-exceed amount of $7,102,690 for GTI to continue providing essential financial management services, information and assistance services, and support broker services to Medicaid participants enrolled in the District of Columbia's Medicaid Home and Community-Based 1915 (c) Services Waiver program. This modification follows previous option periods, with the base year amount being $5,150,000 and the amounts for the first and second option periods being $6,695,000 and $6,895,790, respectively.

The contract modification is supported by a certification from the Department of Health Care Finance, confirming that the funding is available and consistent with the agency's budget for the fiscal year. Additionally, the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that GTI is current with its District taxes, ensuring compliance with local regulations. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged, and the modification is intended to facilitate the continued provision of services critical to the Medicaid program in the District.