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a. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or designee, to sign an agreement with the Central California Alliance for Health to provide health plan benefits for eligible In-Home Supportive Services providers for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, including non-standard termination and mutual indemnification provisions in the amount of $5,479,681; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($547,968) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed the maximum of $6,027,649.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors, or designee, to sign an agreement with the Central California Alliance for Health to provide health plan benefits for eligible In-Home Supportive Services providers for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, including non-standard termination and mutual indemnification provisions in the amount of $5,479,681; and
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($547,968) of the original contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work not to exceed the maximum of $6,027,649.
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 700 IHSS providers who meet eligibility criteria. The Alliance Care IHSS health plan provides culturally and linguistically sensitive access to health care throughout the County. Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 2015...
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