To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Health Officer
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RE: Approval of a contract between Genesee County's Health Department and Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan, in the amount of $34,108.42, to implement tobacco compliance services utilizing designated youth Tobacco Use Services; the cost of this agreement will be paid from the account listed
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Request to approve Service Contract with Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP).
BACKGROUND:
The agreement with Region 10 is renewed annually. This agreement between the Genesee County Health Department and Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP) allows for the implementation of tobacco compliance services.
DISCUSSION:
Previously, Region 10 utilized a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the Genesee County Health Department to implement tobacco compliance services. As of March 1, 2026 Region 10 is requesting an "In Network" Vendor Service Contract in place of the previous LOA. All activities under the LOA will now be covered under the Vendor Service Contract. Tobacco compliance services function to support community norms and reduce youth tobacco sales in Genesee County.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
The employees involved in these programs will continue to require the same human resources that they've been receiving. There are no additional resources needed at this time.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The services provided will be billed to and reimbursed by Region 10 and placed into account number 2211-603.01- 634.012, with the amount not to exceed $34,108.42. All salary and wage expenses were previously budgeted for and approved in account 2211-603.01-702.000 for FY 2026. Funding Source: Region 10 Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan. No Additional County Appropriations are needed.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No expected impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Information Technology support will be needed to assist wi...
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