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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252196.tiffResolution Approve Memorandum of Understanding for Medicaid Intake Specialist and Authorize the Chair to Sign - Weld County School District 6 Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and Whereas, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding for a Medicaid Intake Specialist between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and Weld County School District 6, commencing August 1, 2025, and ending May 31, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding for a Medicaid Intake Specialist between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, and Weld County School District 6, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 6th day of August, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board cc l—ISD O9f /25 2025-2196 HR0097 coin xc--ItHa-cf BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Weld County School District 6 DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: July 29, 2025 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: Each year, the Department and Weld County School District 6 enter into an MOU to provide eligibility determination functions for public assistance programs at the Weld County School District 6 Family Center, located at 924 11th Street, in Greeley, Colorado. Under this MOU, a Weld County Department employee will be assigned to work at the Center up to three (3) days per week, for the months of August 2025 through May 2026, as a Medicaid Intake Specialist to support all Weld County School District 6 students. The associated salary and benefits will be the responsibility of the Department. Weld County School District 6 will reimburse the Department at a rate of $43.51 per hour, with a total reimbursement not to exceed $38,637.00. The term of this MOU is August 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 This MOU has been reviewed and approved by Legal (B. Howell). What options exist for the Board? Approval of the MOU with Weld County School District 6. Deny approval of the MOU with Weld County School District 6. Consequences: The Department will not have a current MOU in place with School District 6. Impacts: Weld County School District 6 will no longer have the support of a Weld County Medicaid Intake Specialist to assist with eligibility determinations for public assistance programs that benefit District 6 students. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Total cost = School District 6 will reimburse the Department at a rate of $43.51 per hour, with a total reimbursement not to exceed $38,637.00. Pass -Around Memorandum; July 29, 2025 - CMS ID 9797 2025-2196 $!(o \-W-0091 Recommendation: • Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Weld County School District 6 and authorize the Department Director and the Chair to sign. Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross Support Recommendation Place on BOCC Agenda idt Pass -Around Memorandum; July 29, 2025 — CMS ID 9797 Schedule Work Session Other/Comments: Docusign Envelope ID: 4391341E-0625-4AE3-97E8-CE4DCBF22608 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 AND WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into between Weld County School District 6 hereinafter referred to as "District 6" and Weld County Department of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as "WCDHS". Whereas, WCDHS has trained personnel and computer programming to complete Medicaid applications; and Whereas, District 6 has families in need of enrollment and immediate verification of eligibility of Medicaid services; and Whereas, District 6 has received grant monies to assist in Medicaid enrollment; Now Therefore in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: Agreement I. One part-time Medicaid Intake Specialist to be assigned to work at the District 6 Family Center at 924 11t° Street and work at identified schools regularly supporting family health insurance up to 3 days per week for the months of August 2025 through May 2026. 1.1. The specialist will be responsible for determining program eligibility for Colorado Medicaid, and entering the data into the Colorado Benefits Management Systems to complete the eligibility determination process on site for families. 2. Employment. The Medicaid Intake Specialist shall be an employee of the WCDHS. As such, the specialist will be subject to the policies, rules, regulations, directives and orders of the county. The specialist will be subject to the supervision of the WCDHS, and shall work the same scheduled hours as the WCDHS employees. 2.1. Salary and Benefits. The cost of the salary and benefits for the specialist shall be the responsibility of WCDHS. 2.2. District 6 Financial Responsibility. District 6 will reimburse the WCDHS at a cost of $43.51 per hour August I, 2025 through May 31, 2026, agreement total not to exceed $38,637.00. 2.3. Workplace. District 6 will provide a confidential workplace and access to internet and phone and office supplies. WCDHS will establish connectivity to the Colorado Benefits Management System and other automated systems required by the specialist. A laptop and printer have been provided by the CASBHC (Colorado Association of School Based Health Care), grantor. Periodical outreach and enrollment will be scheduled at school sites as determined by D6. The Medicaid Intake Specialist will send out notifications to the families of the surrounding schools for the date of outreach enrollment. D6 will make arrangements with the school site of enrollment for date and work area. 2.4. Qualifications and selection. The specialist will be selected by the WCDHS in accordance with Human Resource qualifications. An experienced worker will be initially placed, with the option of MOU 26-676-016 Page 1of2 Dacusign Envelope ID: 4391341E-0625-4AE3-97EB-CE4DCBF2260B replacing the worker with a fully trained new worker at a later date. The specialist will be required to speak Spanish fluently. 2.5.Tenure. At any time when District 6 and WCDHS determines it is no longer appropriate for the assigned Medical Intake Specialist to continue working at District 6, WCDHS and District 6 shall consult with each other to reach a mutually agreeable resolution and termination date. 3. Liability Coverage. WCDHS and District 6 shall exchange evidence of insurance showing general liability coverage in the minimum amount of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act for protection from claims for bodily injury, death, property damage, or personal injury which may arise through the execution of this agreement. Recipients of such evidence shall be the District 6 Risk Management Specialist and Director of WCDHS. Such evidence shall be approved by each recipient prior to commencement of this agreement. 4. Termination. This agreement may be terminated without cause by either District 6 or WCDHS upon 30 days written advance notice, and in the event of such termination, District 6's financial obligation shall cease. 4.1. Loss of funding. In the event of termination of the grant funding, District 6 will not be obligated to continue this agreement. 5. Confidentiality. The Medicaid Intake Specialist shall comply with all federal, state and county laws and regulations governing confidentiality, subject only to statutory exceptions applicable to criminal investigations and proceedings. 6. Amendment of this agreement may be made only by written agreement and signed by all parties hereto. IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their names to be affixed hereto. WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 By: tOw+ t. I OIitatI., fpt.Wbs&t Virtztor of SfIL1LUo# StAticts Tom E. Gribble, Executive Director of Student Services By: kc,yytan. S poksitxt Oth,f Fttn.alA ial, Offcu' Meggan Sponsler, Chief Financial Officer WELD ' O Y DEPART OF HUMAN SERVICES By: By: Perry L. ck, Chair Weld County Board of Commissioners Attest: -444444 ;e4. Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board By: Deputy Clerk to the Board` P Y Date:]ul 21, 2025 Date:Ju1 15, 2025 Date: AUG 0 6 2025 MOU 26-676-016 Page 2 of 2 2 o? -21c1 �P Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT @00002589 #6 ❑ New Entity? Contract Name* Contract ID WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #6 (MOU - 9797 MEDICAID INTAKE SPECIALIST) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead * SADAMS Contract Lead Email sadams@weld.gov;cobbx xlk@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* NEW MOU FOR MEDICAID INTAKE SPECIALIST. TERM: AUGUST 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB: 7/29/25. Contract Type* AGREEMENT Amount* $0.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* 08/02/2025 08/06/2025 Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 03/31/2026 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 05/31/2026 Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH RUSTY WILLIAMS BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 07/30/2025 07/31/2025 07/31/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 080625 BOCC Signed Date Originator SADAMS BOCC Agenda Date 08/06/2025 Hello