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a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Social Services to sign Amendment #2 to the agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council to provide Medi-Cal enrollment assistance to county jail inmates adding $50,000 for a new contract total of $203,750; 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% ($20,375) of the 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 Amendment #2 to the agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council to provide Medi-Cal enrollment assistance to county jail inmates adding $50,000 for a new contract total of $203,750; 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% ($20,375) of the contract amount and do not significantly change the scope of work.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The agreement with Monterey Bay Central Labor Council (MBCLC) provides Medi-Cal outreach as well as, enrollment and renewal assistance as part of the State Medi-Cal Navigator's program. The target populations for this agreement are persons in county jail or in state prison, on state parole or county probation, or under post-release community supervision.
This amendment adds funds for outreach and enrollment activities. The efforts at the county jail allows for inmates to have potential coverage while incarcerated, as well as coverage upon release. The Department of Social Services (DSS) has a separate Memorandum of Understanding with the Health Department whose staff will support the efficacy and coordination of the program. The continued collaboration between the Department of Social Services, the Health Department, and MBCLC has a two-fol...
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