To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Agreement concerning consultation services for Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) between County of Humboldt and Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the agreement between the County of Humboldt and JBI concerning consultation services for MAA and TCM for the period beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2025;
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the agreement;
3. Authorize the Public Health Director, or designee thereof, to sign any future amendments or associated documents directly related to the agreement upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one copy of the Board Motion to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Contract Unit for transmittal to DHHS - Public Health.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
MAA/TCM Funding, Public Health Fund (1175)
DISCUSSION:
The MAA/TCM Coordination and Claims Administration program provides administrative, programmatic and fiscal oversight, and support to MAA and TCM program participants on a countywide basis. The DHHS-Public Health serves as the Local Governmental Agency (LGA) for MAA and TCM claiming on behalf of Humboldt County.
The LGA draws down Federal Financial Participation revenues for DHHS to decrease local costs for eligible services and to assist in maintaining service levels. Services include case management, referrals, outreach, and program planning for Medi-Cal services.
During the fiscal year (FY) 1997-98 budgeting process, the Board directed Public Health to participate in MAA and TCM. Since this time the MAA and TCM programs have brought in funds to support community members. The MAA and TCM programs provide reimbursement for Medi-...
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