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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, operating as Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), to coordinate care, conduct administrative activities, and engage in information exchange activities required for the effective and seamless delivery of California Children’s Services (CCS) program activities to CCS eligible members from upon execution, to June 30, 2027, at no cost to the County of Monterey; and
b. Approve a non-standard Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Cruz-Monterey-Merced-San Benito-Mariposa Managed Medical Care Commission, operating as Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH), to coordinate care, conduct administrative activities, and engage in information exchange activities required for the effective and seamless delivery of California Children’s Services (CCS) program activities to CCS eligible members from upon execution, to June 30, 2027, at no cost to the County of Monterey; and
b. Approve a non-standard Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments that do not significantly change the scope.
SUMMARY DISCUSSION:
The County of Monterey CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 years with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae. CCS also provides medical therapy services that are delivered at public schools.
As a Whole Child Model Designated County, the CCS program in Monterey County is administered as a partnership between the Health Department, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and CCAH. Services are funded through a combination of federal, state, and local funding. County of Monterey CCS program staff determine an individual’s eligibility for CCS services. Once an individual is deemed eligible, CCAH provides case management to individuals that are CCAH members, while the County of Monterey CCS program provides case management to CCS eligible individuals that are not CCAH members.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2018-2024 Strategic Plan Goals:
3. Ensure access to culturally and linguistically appropriate, customer-friendly, quality health services; and 4. Engage Health Department workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports four of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 1. Assess and monitor population health status, factors that influence health, and community needs and assets; and 2. Investigate, diagnose, and address health problems and hazards affecting the population; 4. Strengthen, support, and mobilize communities and partnerships to improve health; and 9. Improve and innovate public health functions through ongoing evaluation, research, and continuous quality improvement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved this Memorandum of Understanding as to legal form. Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved this Memorandum of Understanding as to fiscal provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no cost to the County for this Agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability, and transparency.
☒ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services, promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Veronica Salinas, Management Analyst, 796-4630
Approved by:
______________________________Date: _______________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
Attachments:
Board Report
Agreement