HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01082013 - C.61RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21215 to add two (2) Health Plan Authorization Representative (VRTA)
positions, at salary level 3RX 1119 ($3227.16 - $4121.22), in the Health Services Department.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost of approximately $126,988.20, including pension costs of
$27,495.40, and will be funded with Contra Costa Health Plan member premiums and the elimination of two
temporary employees.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the increase in referrals and authorizations from health plan members and providers, Contra Costa Health
Plan’s Utilization Management and Authorization Unit needs two permanent Health Plan Authorization
Representative positions to process these requests timely. These positions will be responsible for obtaining all
necessary documentation required to process requests for medical services or prescription drugs not found on the
health plan drug formulary; preparing correspondence and maintaining documents related to authorizations, denials
and appeals; and assisting members and providers in understanding the authorization and appeal processes.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/08/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Enid Mendoza,
957-5263
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 8, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 61
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Ted Cwiek, Human Resources
Date:January 8, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:ADD Two Health Plan Authorization Represetative Positions in the Health Services Department
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this action is not approved, the department will not be able to process member and provider referrals and
authorizations timely, which impacts Contra Costa Health Plan member care services.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
P-300 #21215