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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MEDICAID INTAKE
SPECIALIST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH COLORADO HEALTH
ALLIANCE (NCHA)
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 the North Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA), 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 the North
Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA), 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 above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 3rd day of October, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 11, 2018
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North Colorado
Health Alliance (NCHA)
Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Departments' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with North
Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA). NCHA has requested one (1) part-time Medicaid Intake Specialist to be
assigned to work at the My Health+ Connections office located at 1010 'A' Street in Greeley, Colorado,
supporting family health insurance needs one (1) day per week to support NCHA staff. The specialist will be
responsible for determining program eligibility for Colorado Medicaid and entering the data into the Colorado
Benefits Management Systems (CBMS) to complete the eligibility determination process on site for families.
The Specialist will also provide technical assistance to the My Health Connections+ staff as needed to
troubleshoot problem cases and answer questions regarding program guidelines.
The Specialist is an existing employee of the County, with salary and benefits covered by the County. NCHA
previously reimbursed the County up to $11,232.00 to offset associated employee costs. For 2018-19, NCHA
has indicated they no longer have funding available to assist with these costs.
This MOU is effective upon execution by the parties.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this MOU.
Sean P. Conway
Julie A. Cozad
Mike Freeman
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Steve Moreno, Chair
Approve
Recommendation Work Session
Schedule
Other/Comments:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
NORTH COLORADO HEALTH ALLIANCE AND
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding is made and entered into th' y of at
2018, by and between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County
Department of Human Services, hereinafter referred to as the "County" and North Colorado Health
Alliance hereinafter referred to as "NCHA".
Whereas, County has trained personnel and computer programming to complete
Medicaid applications; and
Whereas, NCHA has families in need of enrollment and immediate verification of
eligibility of Medicaid services; and
Whereas, NCHA 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:
1. Agreement. One part-time Medicaid Intake Specialist to be assigned to work at the My
Health+ Connections office and work at identified office regularly supporting family health
insurance needs one (1) day per week to support NCHA staff.
1.1. The specialist will be responsible for determining program eligibility for Colorado
Medicaid and entering the data into the Colorado Benefits Management Systems
(CBMS) to complete the eligibility determination process on site for families.
12 The specialist will provide technical assistance to the My Health Connections+ staff as
needed to troubleshoot problem cases, and answer questions regarding program
guidelines.
2. Employment. The Medicaid Intake Specialist shall be an employee of County. 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 County and shall work the
same scheduled hours as County employees.
2.1. Salary and Benefits. The cost of the salary and benefits for the specialist shall be the
responsibility of County.
2.2. Workplace. NCHA will provide a confidential workplace and access to a computer,
internet and phone and office supplies. County will establish connectivity to the
Colorado Benefits Management System and other automated systems required by the
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specialist.
2.3. Qualifications and Selection. The specialist will be selected by County in accordance
with Human Resource qualifications. The specialist will be required to speak Spanish
fluently.
2.4. Tenure. At any time when NCHA and County determine it is no longer appropriate
for the assigned Medical Intake Specialist to continue working at My Health Connections+
office, County and NCHA shall consult with each other to reach a mutually agreeable
resolution and termination date.
3. Insurance Requirements. County and NCHA 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 MOU. Recipients of such
evidence shall be the NCHA Chief Executive Officer and the Director of the Weld County
Department of Human Services (WCDHS). Such evidence shall be approved by each
recipient prior to commencement of this MOU.
4. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or
interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits,
protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et.
seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended.
5. Termination. This MOU may be terminated at any time by either party giving thirty (30)
days written notice to the individuals identified in paragraph 18. No portion of this MOU
shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
to expend funds not otherwise appropriated in each succeeding year, as this MOU is subject
to the availability of funding. Therefore, the County may terminate this MOU at any time if
the source of funding for the services made available to NCHA is no longer available to the
County, or for any other reason. NCHA reserves the right to suspend services to clients if
funding is no longer available.
6. Entire Agreement. This MOU constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof. This MOU shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their
successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. NCHA and County may not assign any
of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior consent of both parties.
7. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement
of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such
enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this MOU
shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included
in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than
the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an incidental
beneficiary only.
8. Confidentiality. All parties to this MOU and the Medicaid Intake Specialist employed
under this MO U shall comply with all federal, state and county laws and regulations
governing confidentiality, subject only to statutory exceptions applicable to criminal
investigations and proceedings.
9. Amendment. Any amendment of this MOU may be made only by written agreement
and signed by all parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the MOU as of the day, month,
and year first above written.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CONTRACTOR:
North Colorado Health Alliance
2930 11th Avenue
Evans, Colorado 80620
(970) 350-4673
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