HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02152011 - C.20RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/19 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Aging to accept Medicare Improvements for
Patients and Providers Act funding in an amount not to exceed $50,186 for the term of January 1, 2011 through June
30, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $50,186, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act funding, (Agreement
#2M-1011-07), 100% State. No County match.
BACKGROUND:
The California Department of Aging has made funding available funding to assist in expanding Medicare beneficiary
enrollment in the Prescription Drug Benefit Low Income Subsidy Program, the Medicare Savings Program, rural
outreach and enrollments efforts for Medicare Part D and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and
promoting wellness. The term is an 18-month period of January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding approval, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act services could not be delivered to
Contra Costa County residents.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/18/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: John Cottrell, 313-1605
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: January 18, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.20
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:January 18, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act funding
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.