To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Pamela B. Hackert, MD, JD, MPH, Medical Health Officer
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RE: Approval to accept additional Family Planning funding
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to accept FY24 Additional Michigan Family Planning Caseload and Funding Award in the amount of $227,812.00.
BACKGROUND:
This is additional funding for fiscal year (FY) 24.
DISCUSSION:
This additional funding is available to support existing Family Planning agencies in expanding access to reproductive health care services to individuals. The funding available is in addition to the existing FY24 funding award and is comprised of the following: (1) Base funding: additional $50,000 - to support standard administrative costs of providing family planning services, (2) Geographic Service Area funding: additional $157,812 - utilizes the approved family planning funding formula which makes funds available based on need in each county; there is an additional minimum caseload requirement above the existing FY24 funding award caseload requirements, (3) Contraceptive Access funding: $20,000 - support access to onsite contraceptive services including long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). These additional funds are available for fiscal year October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, with the possibility of extending to additional fiscal years based on availability of funds. Additional funds will be awarded through contract Amendment number 2 and must be spent by September 20, 2024.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No impact on Human Resources currently, however there is potential to hire additional staff in the future with this funding.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Funding increase of $227,812 in 2210-611.01. Budget amendment to be included in a separate request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
No impact on facilities at this time.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
No impact on technology at this time, however there is potential to hire additional staf...
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