Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Lisa Mancini, Director, Aging and Adult Services
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority to Include Services Performed by its Employees in the California State Social Security Agreement of March 9, 1951, Providing for the Coverage of Public Employees Under the Old Age, Survivors, Disability and Health Insurance System Established by the Federal Social Security Act
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the San Mateo County In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority to include services performed by its employees in the California State Social Security Agreement of March 9, 1951, providing for the coverage of public employees under the old age, survivors, disability and health insurance system established by the Federal Social Security Act.
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BACKGROUND:
California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) section 12301.6 authorizes County Boards of Supervisors to provide for the delivery of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) either by contracting with a nonprofit consortium, or by establishing a Public Authority (PA). On September 21, 1993, the Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 03508, which created a PA for the delivery of IHSS. Pursuant to WIC section 12301.6, the PA is a public entity separate from the County. There are currently 14 full time PA employees in San Mateo County.
Social Security coverage is available to state and local government employees through a voluntary but irrevocable federal-state agreement authorized by Section 218 of the Social Security Act. Employees covered under a Section 218 Agreement have the same coverage and benefit rights as employees mandatorily covered for Social Security and Medicare. On August 30, 1957, the County of San Mateo completed an application and agre...
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