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Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign a Standard Agreement with Monterey County Health Department and Access Support Network (ASN) in the amount of $215,239 for the provision of on-medical case management services, housing assistance, insurance premium and share of cost assistance, and other supportive programs for individuals living with HIV for the period of November 23, 2015, to March 31, 2016.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Contracts/Purchasing Officer or Contracts/Purchasing Supervisor to sign a Standard Agreement with Monterey County Health Department and Access Support Network (ASN) in the amount of $215,239 for the provision of on-medical case management services, housing assistance, insurance premium and share of cost assistance, and other supportive programs for individuals living with HIV for the period of November 23, 2015, to March 31, 2016.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department continues to provide HIV/AIDS Services for individuals and communities in Monterey County. The Access Support Network (ASN) serves the San Luis Obispo County and Monterey County communities, assisting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. ASN offers testing and prevention education opportunities for various groups throughout the community. ASN offers needed services and connections to guard against homelessness and against lapses of medication and healthcare coverage.
Monterey County Health Department seeks to enter into an Agreement with ASN. The ASN staff and board endorse the expansion of their supportive services program to residents living with HIV/AIDS. The ASN and Monterey County Health Department strive to improve the quality of life and independence of its clients by providing support on an individual basis. The Agreement is financed through an amendment of a current contract between the ...
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