TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Jennifer Ivancie, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Revenue Agreement No. 240034B with California Department of Public Health (AIDS Drug Assistance Program)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Revenue Agreement No. 240034B with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with no contract maximum for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-2027 for costs associated with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's action will continue funding for HHSA's Self-Sufficiency Services Division (SSSD) ADAP administrative costs associated with enrollment, screening and recertification of ADAP clients. SSSD assists clients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS who are enrolled in the program to obtain necessary medications at a reduced cost.
CDPH pays counties using a fee-for-service model, therefore there is no maximum to this Revenue Agreement.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services Agency, Self Sufficiency Services Division
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
While there is no mandate to contract with CDPH, this agreement provides essential funds for the continuation of ADAP and allows HHSA to invoice the Office of AIDS (OA) for reimbursement for ADAP administrative costs.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This agreement terms June 30, 2027. Appropriations have been included in the approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and future fiscal years will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If this agreement is not approved, the County will forego funds used to offset costs associated with the administration of ADAP.
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