HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09142010 - C.116RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services
Department, to the purchase of gift cards in the amount of $13,200, to be used as an
incentive to receive preventive care. The California Department of Health Care Services
recommends incentives to promote healthy behavior and proposal and programs were
created following their guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None: Funds come from Contra Costa Health Plan premiums and are expected to result in
lowering costs by encouraging appropriate preventive care.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2000, the Board of Supervisors approved utilization of small incentives for CCHP
members.
Incentives are tied to the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS),
which is used to determine how many default Medi-Cal members are assigned to CCHP,
and subsequently increases the capitation rate CCHP is paid by the State. Ultimately, the
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
Contact: Patricia
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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 14, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Barbara Borbon, kdrury
C.116
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:September 14, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:CCHP Member Incentives to Promote Better Health Behaviors
higher the HEDIS rate the higher the default rate
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and capitation rate becomes, so the investment in incentives is expected to pay off
monetarily.
W&I Code, Section 14407.1 and Title 28, CCR, Section 1300.46 authorize the use of
non-monetary incentives to promote good health practices provided they are
pre-approved by the Department of Health Care Services. The CCHP incentive program
goals for 2010-11 are attached. The request is a decrease of about $1,200 from last year.
ATTACHMENTS
G:\C&G DIRECTORY\NON CONTRACTS\FY 10-11 proposal for member incentives.pdf
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Proposed Budget for Member Incentives
Incentives:FY 09-10 Budget FY 10-11 Budget Request Justification
Adolescents age 12-21: $5 target gift card
for 1 comprehensive provider visit per year $2,482.33 $2,520
Averaging 42/month or 504/yr for total of
$2520 for the fiscal year
Baby Watch: Pregnant women receiving
first prenatal visit in their first trimester
receive a $10 Target gift card. An additional
$10 Target gift card may also be awarded if
the mother has a post partum follow up visit
3-8wks post delivery $506 $420 Request based on dollars spent in FY 09-10
Good Health Check-Up: Members age 0-
11yr who keep well-check appts scheduled
by the GHC program receive a $10 Target
gift card for each "kept" appointment.$8,531.42 $8,880
Averaging 74/month or 888/hr for total of
$8880 for fiscal year
Breath Well, Live Well: Attend and
complete an asthma class. Eligible for a
$20 Target gift card. Limited to once every
12-month period.$880 $0
Discontinue. Could not generate sufficient
member participation
Living Well with Diabetes: 18-75 y/o with
six diabetes related examinations in the last
12-months are eligible for a $20 Target gift
card.$1,100 $400
Very few members have qualified. Change
from six to five exams to make more
achievable.
Pediatric Weight Management:3-18 y/o
medically obese children who complete a
CCHP approved program for healthy eating
habits and /or exercise can receive a $20
Target gift card.$916.67 $1,000
New focus. In 2009, never designated
approved programs. Plan now in place.
Want to support and encourage these
programs and encourage members to
participate.
Total $14,416.42 $13,220