To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Agreement Concerning Targeted Case Management (TCM) and Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) between the County of Humboldt and the County of Santa Cruz for the Period Beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the agreement with the County of Santa Cruz concerning MAA and TCM between the County of Humboldt and the County of Santa Cruz for the period beginning July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Health, or a designee thereof, to execute the agreement; and
3. Authorize the Director of Public Health or designee to execute any and all subsequent amendments and documents directly related to this agreement upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund
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 Department of Health and Human Services (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.
Humboldt County has been participating in MAA and TCM since fiscal year (FY) 1997-98. 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-Cal outreach, client case management, and administrative costs associated with referring clients to Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal services.
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