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C. 35

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Date:	September 20, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

California Department of Aging Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Funding

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/20/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor

Contact:

M. Wagoner 925-608-4864

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: September 20, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/321 approving and authorizing the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding from, and execute an agreement with, the California Department of Aging, in an amount not to exceed $72,301 to provide Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act services for the period September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive funds in the amount of $72,301 from California Department of Aging, all of which is budgeted in FY 2022-2023. No County match (100% federal, AL# 93.071).

BACKGROUND:

The Employment and Human Services Department’s (EHSD) Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a direct service provider of Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), which helps older adults and persons in Contra Costa County navigate Medicare and other health insurance benefits. California Department of Aging has allocated the AAA $72,301 in federal MIPPA funding to help eligible beneficiaries reduce their Medicare premiums and deductibles. MIPPA also provides opportunities for HICAP staff and State-certified volunteer counselors to conduct outreach activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting wellness.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without MIPPA funding, EHSD would not be able to reach, inform, and assist eligible beneficiaries lower their Medicare premiums and deductibles, which disproportionately impacts low-income, limited English-proficient, and racial minority beneficiaries.