To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Health Officer
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the Greater Flint Health Coalition, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, to provide Medicaid Outreach Services on behalf of Genesee County; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2210-613.00-801.001
recommendation
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, 2024, through September 30, 2025, from Funding Account- 2210-613.00-801.001, Funding Source Michigan Department of Health Human Services.
BACKGROUND:
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.
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 c...
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