To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Amendment to GHP Contract
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
In approving this agreement, the Board of County Commissioners will help fulfill their priority of creating a Healthy, Livable, & Safe Community by assisting those without heath care insurance in obtaining coverage.
BACKGROUND:
The current agreement with the Genesee Health Plan (GHP) capped expenses at $5,000,000.00. Due to increased enrollment, GHP has exceeded that amount.
DISCUSSION:
Due to increased enrollment the current contract with GHP needs to be increased. Through June, they have reached the cap contained in their contract. Projections show that they are expecting to spend just under $7,000,000.00 for the current fiscal year.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There are no impacts on HR.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This is an increase to the current budget and a budget amendment is attached. There is sufficient fund balance available to cover this cost. The cost will be paid from account 2230-255.01-835.006
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Board of County Commissioners have prioritized a Healthy, Livable & Safe Community. By continuing to provide access to health care for eligible residents, the Board of Commissioners are working to realize that goal.
resolution
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 Director of Administration to authorize amending the Genesee Health Plan Contract for the term commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, said amendment being necessary to increase the total cost to the County to a new amount not to exceed...
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