REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 5, 2026
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
Title
Non-Financial Memorandum of Understanding with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. to Provide Coordinated Care for In-Home Supportive Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve non-financial Memorandum of Understanding, as required by the California Department of Health Care Services, including non-standard terms, with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., to provide coordinated care for In-Home Supportive Services, effective May 5, 2026 through May 5, 2029.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to execute this Memorandum of Understanding and any subsequent, non-substantive amendments in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to transmit the Memorandum of Understanding and subsequent non-substantive amendments in relation to the Memorandum of Understanding to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is non-financial in nature and will not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Under the 2024 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan (MCP) contract with the State of California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), MCPs are required to build partnerships with third-party entities, such as In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), to ensure coordinated member care and to connect members with community-based resources to support whole system and person...
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