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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign an agreement with the Alliance on Aging to provide Outreach, Ombudsman and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA) services for seniors for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $536,475; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($53,648) of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $590,123.
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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 or designee to sign an agreement with the Alliance on Aging to provide Outreach, Ombudsman and Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA) services for seniors for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $536,475; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services or designee to sign up to three amendments to this Agreement where the total amendments do not exceed 10% ($53,648) of the contract amount, do not significantly change the scope of work, and do not exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $590,123.
SUMMARY:
This agreement supports Outreach, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) services to older adults residing in County of Monterey, covering all supervisorial districts. Service areas include all cities and communities located within the County of Monterey.
DISCUSSION:
This Agreement, awarded to the Alliance on Aging through RFP #10933 in May 2024, aligns with the Federal Older American...
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