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Health Services Department recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 108-095A-P-E2010 with Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation for the term March 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011 with a not-to-exceed amount of $149,649 to provide medical case management services for individuals and families living with AIDS in the County of El Dorado.
FUNDING: Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act grant funding administered by Sacramento County.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $149,649
Funding
Budgeted $149,649
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $149,649
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: There is no Net County Cost associated with this Agreement. All funding is received from Sacramento County acting as fiscal agent for the Federal Ryan White CARE Act.
Background: The Ryan White CARE Act provides funding for various medical services and specific limited emergency funds for people living with HIV and/or AIDS. Services include, but are not limited to, information, referrals and/or arrangements for outpatient medical care, skilled nursing, medication management, diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions, and support for addressing nutrition issues to include direct food purchases. Services for client medical emergencies are available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
The Health Services Department receives funding to provide Ryan White CARE Act services through an agreement with the County of Sacramento who serves as fiscal agent. The Department then contracts with Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation to provide these critical services to County residents as needed.
Compensation for Services: Monthly itemized invoices submitted for allowable expenses are paid within forty-five (45) days of receipt and approval.
Contract Termination: This Agreement may be...
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