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a. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement #5010-340 with Central California Alliance for Health to provide health plan benefits for eligible In-Home Supportive Services providers adding $6,510,790 for a new contract total of $16,918,326 and extend the term by twelve months (12) for a new agreement term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,691,833) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $18,610,159.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign Amendment No. 2 to Agreement #5010-340 with Central California Alliance for Health to provide health plan benefits for eligible In-Home Supportive Services providers adding $6,510,790 for a new contract total of $16,918,326 and extend the term by twelve months (12) for a new agreement term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,691,833) of the amended contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $18,610,159.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH) has offered the Alliance Care In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) health plan since July 1, 2005. The plan provides comprehensive and high-quality coverage including hospital, outpatient, primary and specialized care, prescription drugs, and mental health services for approximately 650 IHSS providers who meet eligibility criteria. The Alliance Care IHSS health plan provides culturally and linguistically sensitive a...
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