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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Accept funding from the Department of Health Care Services in the amount of $69,772 for the provision of Medi-Cal renewal assistance services to assist current Medi-Cal beneficiaries in renewing their Medi-Cal coverage;
2) Authorize and delegate authority to the HHSA Director to sign Allocation 326-F1611 for the term January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018 as well as any amendments thereto, that do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management;
3) Authorize the Chair to sign a budget transfer to increase HHSA revenue and appropriations by $69,772 (4/5 vote required); and
4) Authorize the HHSA Director, or designee, to administer said Agreement and execute any subsequent administrative documents relating to said Agreement, including required fiscal and programmatic plans or reports.
FUNDING: Medi-Cal Renewal Assistance Allocation (State/Federal Funding).
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board accept the Allocation from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the provision of Medi-Cal renewal assistance for current Medi-Cal beneficiaries. HHSA also recommending the Board delegate authority to the HHSA Director, on behalf of the County, to execute the Allocation and other documents relating to Allocation 326-F1611, including amendments, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or change the term of the Agreement.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
In 2013, the State passed Assembly Bill (AB) 82, which provided that DHCS shall accept funding from private foundations to provide allocations for the management and funding of Medi-Cal outreach and enrollment plans. In addition, said funds shall be distributed to Counties for the purpose of additional Medi-Cal outreach and enrollment activities, beyond those normally provided at the Co...
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