The proposed Modification No. M016 to Contract No. CW95350 with UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc. seeks to exercise option year four of the contract, which will extend the period of performance from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $356,676,798.21. This modification allows UnitedHealthcare to continue providing essential physical, behavioral, and long-term health services to the Medicaid-eligible population enrolled in the District's Dual Eligible Special Needs Program (D-SNP). The D-SNP program serves Full-Benefit Dual Eligible beneficiaries who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

The contract modification is supported by a certification from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, confirming that the funding is included in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that UnitedHealthcare 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 in accordance with the authority granted under the Procurement Practices Reform Act.