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R -- STUDY ON ISSUES RELATING TO PROVIDING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR WORKING POOR IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS. SOL 98T020398 POC Larry B. Pope, Contracts Spec. 301-443-8826,Mariann P. Mink, Contracting Officer, 301-443-8826 WEB: Program Support Center, Program Support Center. E-MAIL: PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER, lpope@psc.dhhs.gov. The Office of Public Health and Science/Office of Minority Health through the Program Support Center, General Acquisition Branch plans to award a 6 month sole source Simplified Acquisition to the La Clinica da La Raza. The Contractor will conduct a study on issues relating to providing health care coverage for working poor immigrant populations. The focus of the study will involve the formation of a blue ribbon committee of nationally-recognized leaders in the health care field who serve as advisors to the project. Work in Partnership with Asian Health Services,Inc of Oakland, California. Conduct research on current policies and health insurance products that attempt to address the needs of the working poor. Complete an analysis of the issues related to providing health insurance for the working poor. Complete an analysis of issues specific to community health centers being able to offer health care coverage for the working poor population. Conduct two focus groups with local merchants. Develop a service product to pilot with one or two local merchants in Oakland, California. Anticipated award date is June 22, 1998. No solicitation will be issued. (0155)

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