This outstanding relationship has lasted for 23 years, despite different political administrations, re-bids, increasing complexities of Medicaid regulations, and changing state and federal actions. Magnificent Medicaid Management Medicaid is one of the most controversial, complicated and expensive programs in U.S. government. So any entity that provides outsourcing for Medicaid is going to be in a fishbowl environment. It's very difficult. She explains that the process of reviewing and making determinations about whether or not Medicaid will fund services is all done under the very close supervision and administration of the State.
Decisions are controversial.
They're in the bull's eye, and it is a big challenge to do that kind of work and maintain a positive presence. Nevertheless, EDS took the challenge and has been the Medicaid fiscal agent in the State of Wisconsin since their outsourcing agreement began in 1977. No other state Medicaid contract has lasted for a duration of 23 years. It has happened for over two decades, through many different political administrations, many different kinds of contract requirements and many different State employees. To earn that kind of accolade, EDS is doing something far more than getting the job done right.