HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03312015 - C.67RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/89 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or
designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Aging to pay County an amount not to exceed
$27,124 for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Provide Act services for the period of February 1, 2015 through
September 29, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive an amount not to exceed 27,124 from California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for
Patients and Providers Act, Agreement MI-1415-07. 100% Federal. No County match.
BACKGROUND:
California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) finding will
provide outreach and enrollment assistance to individuals who may be eligible for Medicare Part D low income
subsidies and the Medicare Savings Program, administered by Medi-Cal. These services will be performed by the
Contra Costa County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without funding, County could not provide Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/31/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Elaine Burres, 313-1717
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: March 31, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 67
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 31, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MSSP) Funding
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2015/89