West Virginia Connected Care Grid (CCG) – EMS Community Paramedicine and Treat-in-Place

Summary

The program aims to reduce avoidable ED utilization, improve rural care access, and strengthen EMS integration statewide. Funding is milestone-based with strict CMS/HHS compliance, Maintenance of Effort, and rigorous monthly/quarterly reporting requirements. Applications are accepted only from eligible EMS agencies serving Region 1.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are state-licensed EMS agencies able to deliver community paramedicine services to all counties in WVOEMS Region 1 (McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming), operating in compliance with OEMS-authorized protocols, quality, data, and reporting requirements. Agencies not serving all counties are encouraged to partner with other agencies to meet the coverage requirement. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for protocol-authorized on-scene care, regional integration, and adherence to State/CMS milestones.

Requirements Checklist

• Applicants must submit via WVOASIS VSS: 1) Application Narrative addressing organizational capacity, impact on health outcomes, implementation plan (including GANTT chart), and sustainability; 2) Detailed Line-Item Budget worksheet (DLIB) and Budget Narrative; 3) RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form (at least two contacts); 4) County Level Service Form with population estimates per county. Applicants must meet all state and CMS/HHS requirements and agree to milestone-based funding and mandatory reporting.

Required attachments

• RHTP Grantee Contact Information Form (minimum two contacts)