Columbus packet proposes Community Care Program agreements totaling multimillions for FY27

Oct 27, 2026

Council is scheduled to consider multiple provider participation agreements for the Community Care Program on Oct. 27, 2026, including proposed FY27 allocations (Piedmont $2.0M; St. Francis $2.0M; MercyMed $500K; Valley Healthcare $500K; New Horizons $500K; Bradley Center $500K). Packet includes a model Provider Affiliation Agreement with program rules and caps.

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The council is scheduled to consider a set of provider agreements for a new locally funded Community Care Program designed to give medically underserved Muscogee County residents access to primary, behavioral and limited specialty care. The Oct. 27 packet includes separate staff recommendations and draft participation agreements for multiple providers and a program template that spells out eligibility, covered services and payment rules.

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