Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Louise F. Rogers, Chief, San Mateo County Health
Marc Meulman, Director, Public Health, Policy, and Planning
Subject: Acceptance of Grant Funds from the Department of Health Care Services Provided by the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Initiative for Infrastructure and Capacity Building
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Department of Health Care Services to develop infrastructure necessary to provide Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports under contract with the Health Plan of San Mateo for the term of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $1,839,144.
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is implementing the California Advancing and Innovative Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative. CalAIM is designed as a long-term commitment to transform Medi-Cal, making the program more equitable, coordinated, and person-centered to help individuals maximize their health and life trajectory. CalAIM includes new benefits/services provided through Managed Care Plans for individuals requiring specialized care due to their complex needs. As part of this transformation, DHCS is providing funds to providers of Medi-Cal services to build capacity and infrastructure under the Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development initiative (CITED). This Board has previously approved two contracts between the Health Plan of San Mateo and County Health (HPSM) to provide similar services, specifically Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports services.
DISCUSSION:
County Health intends to use these grant funds to build the capacity and infrastructure necessary to comply with CalAIM's regulatory and programmatic demands. Specifically, these funds will be used to (1) provide training, to strengthen the skills and ...
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