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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Community Services Division, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 025-F1611 with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, to enable HHSA’s Senior Day Care to receive reimbursement for respite services provided to Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center clients, for the term ending June 30, 2018; and
2) Delegate authority to the HHSA Director to execute, on behalf of the County, additional documents related to this revenue-generating Agreement, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment 1 to Agreement for Services 025-F1611 with Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center, to receive reimbursement for respite services provided to Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center clients who attend HHSA’s Senior Day Care services. Approval of this amendment will enable HHSA to receive reimbursement for respite services at a rate consistent with the recently adopted fee structure.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center has contracted with County of El Dorado’s HHSA since 2012 for the provision of respite services through HHSA’s Senior Day Care services. Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center pays HHSA a daily fee that allows their clients to attend Senior Day Care, thus providing the clients’ caregivers a brief break from their caregiving duties. The caregivers drop their family members off at HHSA’s Senior Day Care, where clients enjoy activities such as crafts, live entertainment, physical activity, and a nutritious meal.
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