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C. 67

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	March 31, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MSSP) Funding

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/31/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 313-1717

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 31, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/89 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract with the California Department of Aging to pay County an amount not to exceed $27,124 for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Provide Act services for the period of February 1, 2015 through September 29, 2015.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an amount not to exceed 27,124 from California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, Agreement MI-1415-07. 100% Federal. No County match.

BACKGROUND:

California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) finding will 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).

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without funding, County could not provide Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.