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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 09191995 - D2 D.2 and D. 3 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on September 19, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Federal Cuts in Medicare and MEDICAID Programs in Contra Costa County. On this date the Board of Supervisors heard oral report from the Health Services Director on the impact of proposed Federal cuts in the Medicare and MEDICAID Programs in Contra Costa County, and considered a resolution proposed by Supervisor Rogers expressing opposition to the proposed cuts. Following public testimony and Board discussion, the Board took the listed actions: 1. RECEIVED the oral report form the Health Services Director on the impact of proposed Federal cuts in the Medicare and MEDICAID Programs; 2 . AGREED on a policy statement of opposition to the proposed Medicare and MEDICAID cuts; and 3 . DIRECTED the Health Services Director to prepare a resolution protesting proposed Federal cuts in Medicare and MEDICAID programs for Board consideration incorporating the Board's discussion and comments today. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN . ATTESTED:September 19, 1995 Phil Batchelor,Clerk of the Board of Supe rs and C t) dministrator By `� , Deputy cc: Health Services Department County Administrator IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution of the Board of Supervisors ) For the Preservation of Medicare and Medicaid) Resolution No.95J WHEREAS,current proposals by the U.S. Congress Concurrent Resolution on the budget include drastic reductions in the financing of Medicare($270 billion cutback)and Medicaid($1$2 billion cutback),and WHEREAS,these programs cuts, if enacted,are likely to decrease expected federal money to California by more than$44.1 billion over the next seven years,and WHEREAS,Californians who have no health care coverage at all now number more than 6,5 million; Californians on Medi-Cal number over 4 million;and Californians aged over 65 is one of the fastest growing segments of our society,and WHEREAS,the economy of Contra Costa Stands to lose projected revenues from Medicare(over$756 million)and Medicaid(over$246 million),according to analysis by the Health Access Foundation,and WHEREAS, this is a conservative estimate, not including potential reductions in disproportionate share hospital funding, nor probable growth of local eligible populations over the next seven years, nor potential doubling of Medicaid losses because the State of California may fail to maintain the level of effort in the Medi-Cal program,and WHEREAS,the block granting of Medicaid would mean those eligible for benefits would not be entitled to them and the State would define eligibility criteria and benefit levels without the federal mandate to cover vulnerable populations such as low-income children,elderly,and people with disabilities, and WHEREAS,the proposed Medicare"voucher"program will force seniors to choose managed care plans which impose reductions and limitations in current benefits coupled with significantly higher out-of pocket deductibles and co-payments,restrict choice of physician or other provider,and are cost ineffective compared to the efficient Medicare program which has only 3%administrative overhead,and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the County of Contra Costa opposes legislative action that would dramatically and arbitrarily cut the Medicare and Medicaid programs and break the nation's social contract with the poor, the elderly and people with disabilities,and be it further RESOLVED that County of Contra Costa oppose Congressional Budget proposals that would fail to fully fund projected need for Medicare and Medicaid entitlements,and be it further RESOLVED that the County of Contra Costa opposes the conversion of the Medicaid entitlement to a block grant program and supports federal quality and accessibility standards to protect the public interest, and be it further RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors direct its resources to publicize the aforementioned positions,and be it further RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors send letters detailing these positions to Governor Wilson, Senators Boxer and Feinstein,Health Subcommittee Chairs,Representatives Bill Thomas, (R- Bakersfield), and Michael Bilirakis, (R-Fl),and President Clinton. Introduced by Jim Rogers Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of those First District Supervisor Supervisors present on September 19, 1995. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors. PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of. Supervisors and County Administrator Deputy Clerk DATE: REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM / (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. //�� / NAIME. PHONE: �a.9 ADDRESS: CITY: I am speaking formyself OR organization: �� NAME OF ORGANIZ_ 1'I0X) Check one: I wish to speak on Agenda Item # S P My comments will be: general for against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider. DATE: REQUEST TO .SPEAK FORM (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT a Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. !' NkME: r L4( e ;�,� �. NONE: 6( 931- WD ADDRESS: CSO Jh)611A ACcesS /S35 M,SS)`1 ,, Si,, CrIY: S4-,P) (c Iea 9y10 - I am speaking formyself OR organization: /Pa 6� Ac cel i Check one: (NAME OF ORGANIZNTI0% I wish to speak on Agenda Item # My comments will be: general for against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider. DATE: REQLTEST To SPEAK FoRM (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT) Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: Crjy: LAAnd I am speaking formyself OR organization: Check one: NAME OF ORGANIZNTIONI I wish to speak on Agenda Item # T) My comments will be: general for �— against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider. DATE: 7 - fes REQUEST TO SPEAK FORM (THREE (3) MINUTE LIMIT Complete this form and place it in the box near the speakers' rostrum before addressing the Board. / NAME: /� dO�Q2 6d-e(/ PHONE: ADDRESS: Gfiri ZJ �, Crit: 1%e9o, I am speaking formyself OR organization: NAME OF ORGAv17_�TION) Check one: � n I wish to speak on Agenda Item # My comments will be: general for against I wish to speak on the subject of I do not wish to speak but leave these comments for the Board to consider.