RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County, Contract #23-218-15 with Firstsource Solutions USA, LLC (dba MedAssist, LLC), a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, to provide consulting and technical assistance on Medi-Cal eligibility, collection issues, and administrative appeals for inpatient and outpatient Medi-Cal claims for the period from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

FISCAL IMPACT:

This Contract is funded 100% Hospital Enterprise I Funds. Contractor will be paid on a commission basis for amounts it actually collects on inpatient and outpatient Medi-Cal claims up to $700,000. (No rate increase)

BACKGROUND:

On July 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-218-14 with Firstsource Solutions USA, LLC for the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for the provision of financial consulting services on Medi-Cal eligibility, claims, and administrative appeals. This Contract assists patients in becoming eligible for State and federal funding for coverage initiative services.