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a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment No.3 with Alliance on Aging adding $74,771 for a new contract total of $660,244 to provide Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services to Monterey County seniors through June 30, 2024 with no changes to the contract term; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($66,024) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $726,268.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment No.3 with Alliance on Aging adding $74,771 for a new contract total of $660,244 to provide Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services to Monterey County seniors through June 30, 2024 with no changes to the contract term; and
b. Authorize the Director or designee of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three future amendments to this amended Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($66,024) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $726,268.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This Amendment adds funds to support Monterey County seniors through the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) services. The HICAP-SHIP services encompass community education, health insurance counseling, and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreements as to form, as has the Auditor-Controller’s Office as to financial provisions.
FINANCING:
Funding is provided by the California Older Americans Act from California Department of Aging. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues in SOC010 are included in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This Agreement correlates to the Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by working towards the goals of improving health and quality of life outcomes by providing outreach and supportive services to seniors.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
Economic Development
Administration
X Health & Human Services
Infrastructure
Public Safety
Prepared by: Thomas De La Cruz, Management Analyst III, Ext. 3391
Approved by: Lori A. Medina, Director, x4430
Attachment: Original Agreement
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Proposed Amendment 3
Proposed agreement is on file with Clerk of the Board as an attachment to this Board Report.