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Health and Human Services Agency and Human Resources recommending the Board adopt Resolution 125-2013 to amend the Authorized Personnel Allocation Resolution for the Health and Human Services Agency to add 3.0 Full Time Equivalent Eligibility Worker I/II/III for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
FUNDING: California Department of Social Services
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost…………… $424,000
Budgeted…………………………
New Funding……………………. $424,000
Savings…………………………
Other……………………………
Total Funding Available………… $424,000
Change To Net County Cost…… $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
No change. These positions are funded by the County's FY 2013-14 allocation from the California Department of Social Services for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The Health and Human Services Agency's FY 2013-14 Recommended budget will be adjusted during the addenda process to add this funding.
Background
In March 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. Beginning Oct. 1, 2013, open enrollment begins allowing individuals to select a health care plan that meets their needs. On July 3, 2013, the California Department of Social Services notified counties of the allocation of additional funding for the Medi-Cal administration for the implementation of the federal ACA during FY 2013-14.
Reason for Recommendation
The Health and Human Services Agency is expecting an increase of new enrollees into ACA healthcare programs and is recommending the addition of 3.0 FTEs to ensure the County is fully staffed and prepared for open enrollment beginning October 1, 2013. The resolution amends the County's Authorized Personnel Allocation to add 3.0 Eligibility Worker I/II/III allocations for the Health and Human Services Agency. The Eligibility Worker positions will process applications and determine eligibility for services. If these positions are not filled, del...
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