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8 <br /> network with a focus on innovation and evidence-based practices consistent with the philosophies <br /> of Alliance, the providers, and Orange County. <br /> Alliance has every intention of honoring provider rates, in fact, if Alliance pays a higher rate, <br /> Alliance has agreed to make upward adjustments to those particular provider rates. A financial <br /> due diligence period will begin immediately. <br /> c. Notification of Stakeholders <br /> Orange County values and has a history of seeking input from consumers and stakeholders. We <br /> believe hearing from our constituents is critically important when making decisions that will impact <br /> their lives. This approach is consistent with Alliance's high level of consumer engagement which <br /> we have found in our due diligence. <br /> Orange County and Alliance will collaborate to notify stakeholders impacted by this transition. <br /> This will include notification to affected providers and Medicaid recipients and those Orange <br /> County residents receiving state-funded services currently through Cardinal. Additionally, a <br /> concentrated effort will be made to solicit comments, feedback and suggestions from consumers, <br /> advocates, providers, State and Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committees (CFACs), and <br /> other interested parties. We will use established communication methods, primarily our website, <br /> as well as mailings, stakeholder meetings, press releases, and social media messaging as <br /> appropriate. All input is welcome and encouraged. <br /> d. Community Initiatives <br /> Orange County is assured that Alliance is committed to becoming embedded in our community <br /> and providing community initiatives involving behavioral health, as it has in its other counties. For <br /> example, establishing a"Directors Meeting" composed of key health and human services leaders <br /> and building on the local System of Care. Alliance provides an array of community services <br /> provided by quality local providers, and will work to ensure active connections to housing, social <br /> support and other everyday needs. <br /> e. Distribution of Real Property Plan <br /> In accordance with State law, a written plan which provides for the distribution of property, where <br /> appropriate, must be approved by Orange County during an LME/MCO realignment process. <br /> This disengagement involves no real property (land, buildings, etc.) to be distributed, and <br /> therefore no such distribution of property will occur. <br /> f. Financial Liabilities <br /> Orange County affirms that, to our knowledge, it has no outstanding financial liabilities to <br /> Cardinal, nor will the County have any within 30 calendar days of the request to disengage. <br /> Should Cardinal reasonably disagree, the County will work amicably and promptly with Cardinal <br /> to resolve equitably and, if unable to do so, defer the matter to the DHHS Secretary for resolution. <br /> Orange County LME/MCO Disengagement Plan 15 <br />