REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 22, 2023
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Master Employment Agreement for Medi-Cal Specialist
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Master Employment Agreement for Medi-Cal Specialist, with an annual cost of 77,308 per position, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend the term for a maximum of two successive one-year periods.
2. Authorize the Director of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center to execute individual employment agreements, and any amendments to extend the term of the individual employment agreements, for a maximum of two successive one-year periods, on behalf of the County, subject to County Counsel review.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The annual cost of $77,308 per Medi-Cal Specialist, which includes $57,408 for salary and $19,900 for benefits, is funded by State Medi-Cal, Federal Medicare, private insurances, and other departmental revenue. Funding sources may change in the future pending any legislative activity related to the repeal and/or replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's (ARMC) 2023-24 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid program and provides health coverage for low-income adults and children. The Master Employment Agreement will allow ARMC to hire Medi-Cal Specialists and increase Medi-Cal enrollment services at...
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