The proposed Modification No. M09 to Contract No. CW113439 with Comagine Health seeks to exercise option year two, extending the contract period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, for a total amount of $6,512,461.57. This modification allows Comagine Health to continue its role in conducting utilization reviews and quality improvement activities for approximately 43,000 participants in the District's Fee-For-Service Medicaid program. The contract is consistent with the financial plan and budget as certified by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

Additionally, the modification confirms that Comagine Health is current with its District taxes, as indicated by the Citywide Clean Hands database. The funding for this contract is included in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026, ensuring that there is no fiscal impact associated with this contract extension. The contract modification is presented for the Council's favorable consideration.