RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2019/192 to approve and authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with California Department of Aging to increase the payment limit by $21,445 to a new payment limit of $110,279 for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services, for the period October 1, 2018 through September 29, 2020.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive $110,279, including MI-1819-07 Amendmeht 1 amount of $21,445, from California Department of Aging. These additional funds and 100% Federal with no County match requirement.

BACKGROUND:

The California Department of Aging, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) funding will cover costs of providing outreach and enrollment assistance to individuals who may be eligible for Part D Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings programs administered by Medi-Cal. These activities will be performed by the Contra Costa County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).