REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 15, 2020
FROM
SHARON NEVINS, Director, Department of Aging and Adult Services
SUBJECT
Title
Revenue Contract with California Department of Aging for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Services
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Revenue Contract (State Revenue Agreement No. MI-2021-20) with the California Department of Aging in the amount of $66,581 to provide Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services for the period of October 1, 2020 through August 31, 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. MI-2021-20, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel, for the period of October 1, 2020 through August 31, 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. MI-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 contract amount of $66,581 for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) services is 100% funded by 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 and will be included in the 2021-22 recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Under this recommended contract, DAAS will provide health insurance counseling and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries and community education throughout San Bernardino County (County). 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 annually to provide MIPPA services to eligible residents throughout San Bernardino County.
MIPPA funds allow DAAS to expand outreach and Medicare beneficiary enrollment in Prescription Drug Benefit Low Income Subsidy Programs, the Medicare Savings Program, and other healthcare related programs to older adults. MIPPA funds can only be awarded to the designated Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) agency for each AAA. The funding provided in State Revenue Agreement No. MI-2021-20 will provide outreach and assistance to approximately 632 seniors with limited income in rural areas of the County.
PROCUREMENT
Not Applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services Contracts (Jennifer Mulhall-Daudel, Contracts Manager, 388-0241) on August 10, 2020; County Counsel (Jacqueline Carey-Wilson, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 24, 2020; Finance (Christopher Lange, Administrative Analyst, 386-8393) on August 31, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Tanya Bratton, Deputy Executive Officer, 388-0332) on August 31, 2020.