RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/19 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Aging to accept Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act funding in an amount not to exceed $50,186 for the term of January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive up to $50,186, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act funding, (Agreement #2M-1011-07), 100% State. No County match.

BACKGROUND:

The California Department of Aging has made funding available funding to assist in expanding Medicare beneficiary enrollment in the Prescription Drug Benefit Low Income Subsidy Program, the Medicare Savings Program, rural outreach and enrollments efforts for Medicare Part D and outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness. The term is an 18-month period of January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.