RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2016/632 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Department of Aging, effective October 12, 2016, to increase the payment limit by $34,789 to a new payment limit of $60,945 for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services with no change in term September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2017.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an amount not to exceed $60,945 (includes amendment amount of $34,789) per Agreement MI-1617-07 Amendment 1. (100% Federal) (No additional match)

BACKGROUND:

The California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) funding will continue to provide outreach and enrollment assistance to individuals who may be eligible for Medicare Part D low income subsidies and the Medicare Savings Program administered by Medi-Cal. These services will be performed by the Contra Costa County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).