TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director of Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Summer Isham, Contracts Supervisor
SUBJECT: Intergovernmental Transfer of Public Funds: Voluntary Rate Range Program
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign Agreement No. 240215B with the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Transfer of Public Funds for the term January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, for the transfer of approximately $2,000,000 to fund the non-federal share of Medi-Cal Managed Care actuarially sound capitation rates. This amount includes the 20% assessment fee retained by DHCS.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of today's requested action is to obtain Board approval to permit the transfer of approximately $2,000,000 to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the term January 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, to be used as local matching funds to obtain an equivalent amount of federal Medicaid revenue.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health division
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This action is discretionary in that there is no mandate to participate in the Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) process nor to accept additional federal Medicaid funds made available through the IGT process. However, the IGT process will provide approximately $2,000,000 in funding for health care programs and activities benefitting Napa County residents.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This agreement terminates on June 30, 2025. However, the transfer is expected to take place in the current fiscal year and has been included in the approved budget.
Consequences if not approved:
If this agreement is...
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