To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela B. Hackert, MD, JD, MPH, Medical Health Officer
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RE: Approve Greater Flint Health Coalition, INC Agreement for Medicaid Outreach
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of Agreement between the Genesee County Health Department (GCHD) and Greater Flint Health Coalition, (GFHC) for Medicaid Outreach in the amount not to exceed of $500,000.00 for period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, from Funding Account- 2210-613.00-801.001, Funding Source Michigan Department of Health Human Services
BACKGROUND:
Local health departments are strongly encouraged to inform Medicaid-eligible and potentially Medicaid-eligible children and families about the benefits and availability of services provided by Medicaid. Reimbursement is given for 50% of services provided by local public health departments or through their subrecipients. The other 50% of the cost of these services is to be assumed by the participating county per federal guidelines. This category of outreach includes coordinating and presenting information about Medicaid through media resources, health fairs and other community forums.
DISCUSSION:
Eligible Medicaid Outreach Services are approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. GFHC is working with Genesee County and GCHD as a subrecipient to provide outreach to Medicaid-eligible and potentially Medicaid-eligible children and families. The Subrecipient agrees to target its Medicaid Outreach effort toward MDHHS established priorities. Outreach services will be conducted on-site at Greater Flint Health Coalition, at community outreach events, and by Community Health Workers stationed at select community locations on a rotating basis. Allowable costs for providing Medicaid Outreach activities include staff time, supplies and materials, travel, communication, and indirect costs.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no anticipated impact on Human Resources
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The cost of outreach activities will be provided by the county through the mileage funds, with 50% of these costs reimbursed by federal funds provided through the state.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There is no anticipated impact on Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
This supports the County priorities of Healthy, Livable and Safe Communities through communicating available resources and services to our residents and supporting the health of all our residents. Supports Long Term Financial Stability as having insured residents promotes financial stability of communities, healthcare facilities, businesses, individuals, and families. This supports Inclusive, Collaborative Culture and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our population.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Medical Health Officer to authorize the approval of agreement between the Genesee County Health Department and the Greater Flint Health Coalition, for the period commencing October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, with funding to be allocated to 2210-613.00-801.001, is approved (a copy of the memorandum request and supporting documentation being on file with the official records, of the January 17, 2024 meeting of the Human Services Committee of this Board) and the Chairperson of this Board is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of Genesee County.