RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Health Services Director, to purchase transportation vouchers in an amount not to exceed $33,433 to be used to provide transportation to appointments for homeless patients served by the Health Care for the Homeless Program, for the period from February 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% funded by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant funds and Federally Qualified Health Center reimbursement. No County funds required.
BACKGROUND:
The Health Care for the Homeless Program received a grant from Health Resources and Services Administration to provide health care for the homeless population in Contra Costa County. The program provides care coordination to its homeless patients and assists them in getting to and from any necessary health-related appointments. Transportation is one of the biggest barriers to receiving care for the homeless population. Providing bus tickets and transportation vouchers helps address this barrier.
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