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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #2 to the agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council to provide Medi-Cal enrollment assistance to county jail inmates adding $50,000 for a new contract total of $203,750; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($20,375) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #2 to the agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council to provide Medi-Cal enrollment assistance to county jail inmates adding $50,000 for a new contract total of $203,750; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($20,375) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council (MBCLC) provides Medi-Cal outreach as well as, enrollment and renewal assistance as part of the State Medi-Cal Navigator’s program. The target populations for this agreement are persons in county jail or in state prison, on state parole or county probation, or under post-release community supervision.
This amendment adds funds for outreach and enrollment activities. The efforts at the county jail allows for inmates to have potential coverage while incarcerated, as well as coverage upon release. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has a separate Memorandum of Understanding with the Health Department whose staff will support the efficacy and coordination of the program. The continued collaboration between the Department of Social Services, the Health Department, and MBCLC has a two-fold positive impact on the County by ensuring that inmates, upon release, are more likely to secure Medi-Cal benefits and any medical provider is able to receive payment for those services
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
DSS continues to collaborate with the Monterey County Health Department on the operation of this program. The Auditor Controller and Purchasing have reviewed and approved this Agreement. County Counsel has approved the Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
This agreement is funded with Federal Medi-Cal funds. There are sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in 001-5010-SOC005-8262 Unit in the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiatives adopted by the Board of Supervisors, contributing to the health of the community by providing a source of health coverage for target populations involved with the criminal justice system.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Jerry Kulper, MA lll, x1520
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachments: Original Agreement
Amendment #1
Proposed Amendment #2
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk to the Board as an attachment to this Board Report