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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign an agreement with RTZ Associates, Inc. for access to In-Home Supportive Services Registry and Health Benefit Management software for $112,350 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement as long as the total does not exceed 10% ($11,235) of the amount of the original contract and does not significantly change the scope of services.
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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 an agreement with RTZ Associates, Inc. for access to In-Home Supportive Services Registry and Health Benefit Management software for $112,350 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and
b. Authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign up to three (3) amendments to the agreement as long as the total does not exceed 10% ($11,235) of the amount of the original contract and does not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Public Authority (PA) of Monterey County Aging and Adult Services Branch maintains a Registry of qualified In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers and assists IHSS consumers by screening and matching providers' skills with IHSS consumers' needs. In addition, the PA determines eligibility for health benefits for IHSS providers by tracking the number of monthly hours paid. Staff monitor changes in providers' health enrollment status, notify providers of changes in health benefit eligibility and provide reporting regarding monthly premium deductions, changes in eligibility and other insurance coverage. A web-based software database is essential in matching IHSS consumers and providers, as well as managing provider health benefits, and to facilitate Public Authority Unit staff in accessing...
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