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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign funding agreement MI-1517-32 for $14,140 from the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for the period September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement, where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,410) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign funding agreement MI-1517-32 for $14,140 from the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program for the period September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2017; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to this agreement, where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($1,410) of the original contract amount, and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008 was passed into law on February 15, 2008. MIPAA provides for a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, which helps older adults and individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about their medical insurance services and applicable options. Since that time, funding for this specialized program has been sporadic and typically covers partial-year, seasonal services.
The Director of the Department of Social Services previously received signing authority from the Board of Supervisors for several state agreements, including a funding agreement with the ...
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