REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 5, 2025
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
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Health Plan-Provider Revenue Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for the California Department of Health Care Services’ Intergovernmental Transfer Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District:
1. Approve Health Plan-Provider Revenue Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for the California Department of Health Care Services’ Intergovernmental Transfer Program, allowing San Bernardino County Fire Protection District to receive reimbursement from Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. for the cost of providing emergency medical ground transport services to members enrolled with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., effective the date the agreement is executed by both parties, through June 30, 2030.
2. Direct the Secretary of the Board of Directors to maintain confidentiality of the agreement identified in Recommendation No. 1 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1457(c)(1).
(Presenter: Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, 387-5779)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of these recommendations will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The recommended Health Plan-Provider Agreement (Agreement) with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser) will allow San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) to receive reimbursement from Kaiser for the costs of providing emergency medical ground transport services to members enrolled with Kaiser. Sufficient appropriation and revenue for the Agreement are included in SBCFPD’s 2025-26 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Kaiser is a public initiative Healthcare Maintenance Organization (HMO) Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Provider in San Bernardino County. Kaiser is also a Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Provider under the Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Kaiser wishes to enter into a contract with SBCFPD for emergency medical ground transport services for members enrolled with Kaiser.
This recommended Agreement will allow SBCFPD to receive funding for services provided to members enrolled with Kaiser. The Agreement delineates service requirements and corresponding reimbursement to SBCFPD for personnel and equipment. SBCFPD will receive payment for services provided according to the capitation rates under the IGT Program.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1457(c)(1), specific terms related to the rates of payment for health care services are not immediately subject to laws related to public records. Therefore, the Secretary of the Board is directed to maintain confidentiality of this Agreement with DHCS.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Rick Luczak, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 27, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Ivan Ramirez, Administrative Analyst, 387-4020) on June 27, 2025.