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Virginia FAMIS MOMS and FAMIS Select Section 1115 Demonstration Demonstration Period: October 25, 2019 through June 30, 2029; Amended November 18, 2021 Page 60 of 61 EVALUATION BUDGET

The data for Measures I through III are collected as part of the process for the annual Birth Outcomes Study conducted by DMAS’ External Quality Review Organization (EQRO). Additional analysis as well as monitoring and reporting tasks will be conducted in-house by DMAS staff and are not expected to incur additional costs.

Given the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency, for Measures IV and V DMAS has intentionally limited data collection methods in the draft evaluation plan to virtual focus groups conducted by DMAS staff. In the future, DMAS could potentially revisit this decision and consider hosting in-person interviews and/or focus groups onsite at the DMAS offices, conducted by DMAS staff. We do not expect any additional staffing or contract costs attributable to the evaluation. DMAS will continue to provide updated information regarding program enrollment and will work with CMS to revise the evaluation plan and budget for FAMIS Select if necessary.

Data for Measure VI are gathered and analyzed internally by DMAS Budget and Data Analytics staff.