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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 with Monterey County Children and Families DBA First 5 Monterey County, for the provision of administrative services to assist the County in the administration of the Medi-Cal program through the County-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) program, adding $230,000 for a total revised Agreement amount not to exceed $330,000, and extending the term two (2) years for a revised Agreement term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or designee to execute Amendment No. 3 with Monterey County Children and Families DBA First 5 Monterey County, for the provision of administrative services to assist the County in the administration of the Medi-Cal program through the County-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (CMAA) program, adding $230,000 for a total revised Agreement amount not to exceed $330,000, and extending the term two (2) years for a revised Agreement term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2026.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Local Government Agency (LGA) oversees the CMAA program, with the County of Monterey Health Department acting as the LGA for the County. The LGA is responsible for drawing down Federal Financial Participation revenues on behalf of the County of Monterey for CMAA claiming units. The program encompasses services such as case management, referrals, program planning for Medi-Cal services, and outreach.
Monterey County Children and Families DBA First 5 Monterey County is playing a crucial role in enhancing the proper and efficient administration of the Medi-Cal Program. Their efforts aim to improve the availability and accessibility of Medi-Cal services for eligible and potentially eligible individuals through their involvement in the CMAA program.
This work supports the County of Monterey Hea...
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