Thank you to everyone who was able to join the OMNI Team on Tuesday, 10/10, for an informational training and community forum about the start of Year 2 of the SOR III grant period! We are glad we could share more with you about reflections on SOR III Year 1 and refreshers on GPRAs and timelines to make data collection as smooth as possible during Year 2.
If you were unable to attend, or if you want to review the content, the following is now available for you on our website in the New to the GPRA Section. The direct links are below:
We had several questions come up during the training that we want to answer for you below:
Q1: Will individuals need to submit a new intake GPRA for continuing clients for Year 2?
A: No, clients who will continue receiving services in Year 2 do not need to complete a new intake GPRA.
Q2: Should a client receive a discharge GPRA if they are still receiving treatment services, but those services are no longer SOR-funded?
A: In general, clients should receive a discharge GPRA once they are no longer receiving any services or when services they receive are no longer SOR-funded, AND those services are not provided by a SOR-funded staff member. When completing the discharge GPRA for a client who is continuing to receive services and meets the above criteria, the reason for termination should be “Referred to another program or other services…”
Q3: If someone starts receiving Medicaid after they have completed an intake, should they then complete a discharge GPRA?
A: If a client has already completed an intake GPRA but is no longer using SOR funds to cover their services AND is not receiving services from a SOR-funded staff member, then that client should complete a discharge GPRA.
Our general guidance on Medicaid is as follows: private insurance/Medicaid should be used to cover the services that can be covered since SOR funds could be utilized for another client who does not have alternative coverage. If a portion of the services cannot be covered by their insurance, then SOR funds can supplement for the un-covered services. If there is a client who does not need SOR funding at all (insurance pays for everything AND they aren't receiving anything from a SOR-funded staff member), they are not part of the grant and thus not part of the GPRA. (Note: Only clients with stimulant use disorder or OUD diagnosis can have services be SOR-funded.)
If you need any further clarification or if you have questions about the training or the GPRA, please reach out to us at SORSupport@omni.org or fill out the TA Request form on our website. We will be hosting a GPRA Refresher training on Thursday, November 30, at 11 a.m. ET. Be on the lookout for the announcement coming your way in a couple of weeks!
