REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2020
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
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Approve Revenue Contract with the California Department of Aging for the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. HI-2021-20) with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $354,087 to provide Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program services for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
2. Adopt a Resolution, as required by the California Department of Aging, authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to execute all documents, including any subsequent non-substantive amendments, in relation to State Revenue Agreement No. HI-2021-20, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel, for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
3. Direct the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the Director of the Department of Aging and Adult Services to transmit all documents and amendments to the Clerk of the Board within 30 days of execution in relation to the State Revenue Agreement No. HI-2021-20.
(Presenter: Sharon Nevins, Director, 891-3917)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item does not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The funds associated with the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services are 100% Federal revenue allocated to the California Department of Aging (CDA). Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Aging and Adult Services’ (DAAS) 2020-21 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Under this recommended contract, the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) will provide health insurance counseling and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries and community education throughout San Bernardino County. The CDA administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. CDA provides funding through contracts with local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to help older and disabled individuals live independently, promote healthy aging, and assist family members in their care-giving role. As the designated local AAA, DAAS receives funding to provide HICAP services to eligible residents throughout San Bernardino County.
HICAP provides free and objective public information, education, and counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, who are seeking options and information relating to medical insurance coverage. HICAP is the primary local source for assistance with Medicare benefits, prescription drug plans, and health plans.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Jennifer Mulhall-Daudel, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on May 22, 2020; County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 9, 2020; Finance (Christopher Lange, Administrative Analyst, 386-8393) on May 26, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Tanya Bratton, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0332) on May 26, 2020.