HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01252011 - C.23RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 20893 to add one (1) full time Health Plan Authorization Technician
(VRTA)(represented) position at salary level 3RX 1119 ($3227.16 - $4121.21) in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $83,576, including pension costs of $16,517,
and will be fully funded by member premiums.
BACKGROUND:
Due to increased workloads, an additional Health Plan Authorization Technician position is needed for the
Authorization Unit of the Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP). Membership in CCHP has been steadily increasing due
to increases in Medi-Cal and Healthy Families enrollment. This position will be assigned to handle all case
management referrals. Duties of the position will include: verifying member eligibility; coordinating authorizations;
identifying additional payer sources and determining Health Plan primacy; preparing notices including applicable
deductibles, co-payments, and benefits limitations; and acting as a liaison between clinical reviewers and
providers/members.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/25/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Terrina C. Manor,
957-5248
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 25, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc: Tanya Stulken, Terrina Manor, Eva Barrios
C.23
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:January 25, 2011
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:P300 #20893 Add one Health Plan Authorization Technician position in the Health Services Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is no approved, services to Health Plan members may be adversely impacted.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable