TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Health & Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement with California Department of Health Care Services (Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators Project)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Amendment No. 1 to Revenue Agreement No. 200303B with the California Department of Health Care Services for a new maximum of $630,477 for the term January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 for the Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators Project (Navigators Project).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of today's requested action is to approve an amendment to Revenue Agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services for the amount of $23,544 that increases the contract maximum to $630,477 to provide funding for the Navigators Project services and activities pursuant to AB 74, with a focus on eight targeted populations.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Health & Human Services Self Sufficiency Services |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
This agreement is discretionary in that there is no mandate to accept an additional $23,544, however, acceptance of this allocation augmentation allows the Navigators Project to enroll and retain more Napa County residents in the Medi-Cal program. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
This revenue agreement expires June 30, 2022. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If this agreement is not approved, Napa County will be unable to accept the additional Navigators Project funding. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Assembly Bill (AB) 74 (Chapter 23, Statutes 2019) authorizes Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to manage and fund Medi-Cal outreach, enrollment, and retention services, called "Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators Project." These funds are available for prior and current Fiscal Year.
The Self-Sufficiency Services Division will utilize this allocation augmentation to increase funding for a current Agreement with Community Health Initiative (CHI). CHI utilizes current funds to assist individuals with completing applications and renewals at onsite and outreach locations. The additional funding will allow CHI to continue to provide these services through June 30, 2022.