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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.