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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR MEDICAID INTAKE
SPECIALIST AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - NORTH COLORADO HEALTH
ALLIANCE
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 North Colorado Health Alliance, commencing May 1, 2016, and ending May 31, 2017, 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 North
Colorado Health Alliance 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 29th day of June, A.D., 2016, nunc pro tunc May 1, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 23, 2016
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Department of Human Services and North Colorado Health
Alliance
Please review this and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the
Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Department of Human Services (DHS) and North Colorado Health Alliance (NCHA).
NCHA has requested one part time DHS Medicaid Intake Specialist to be assigned to work at
the My Health + Connections office located in Greeley, Colorado, up to two days per week.
The specialist will provide support to NCHA staff by determining program eligibility for
Colorado Medicaid and entering data into the Colorado Benefits Management System to
complete the eligibility determination process on -site for families. The specialist will also
provide technical assistance to NCHA staff, answer questions regarding program guidelines and
trouble -shoot problem cases.
The MOU is effective May 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Employee salary and benefits will
be the responsibility of DHS and NCHA will reimburse DHS up to $2400.00 per month with the
total reimbursement cost not to exceed $31,200.00. Karin McDougal has participated in the
development of this MOU.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this MOU.
Sean Conway
Steve Moreno
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Mike Freeman
Julie Cozad
Approve Request
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Pass -Around Memorandum; June 23, 2016 - Contract ID #524 Page 1
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
NORTH COLORADO HEALTH ALLIANCE AND
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into between North Colorado I lealth Alliance
hereinafter referred to as 'NCI IA- and Weld County Department of Human Services.
hereinafter referred to as "WCDHS".
Whereas. WC DHS has trained personnel and computer programming to complete
Medicaid applications: and
Whereas. NCHA has families in need ofenrollment and immediate verification of eligibility of
Medicaid services; and
Whereas. NCIIA 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:
I. Agreement. One part-time Medicaid Intake Specialist to be assigned to work at the My f lealth+
Connections office and work at identified office regularly supporting family health insurance needs
1-2 days 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 to
complete the eligibility determination process on site for families.
1.2 The specialist will provide technical assistance to the My Health Connections+ staff as
needed to troubleshoot problem cases, and answer questions regarding program
guidelines.
Employment. The Medicaid Intake Specialist shall be an employee of the WC'DI IS. 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 WCINIS employees.
2.1 Salary and Benefits. The cost of the salary and benefits for the specialist shall be the
responsibility. of WCDIIS.
2.2 NCIIA Financial Responsibility. NCHA will reimburse the WCDH S at a cost not to
exceed two thousand and four hundred dollars and no cents, ( $2400.00) per month. from
May 1.2016 through May 3 1.2017, with the total reimbursement cost not to exceed
$31.2001)0.
2 3 Workplace. NCHA will provide a confidential workplace and access to a computer.
internet and phone and office supplies. WCDI IS will establish connectiv ity to the
Colorado Benefits Management System and other automated sy stems required by the
specialist.
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2.4. Qualifications and selection. The specialist will be selected by the WC DI IS in
accordance with Human Resource qualifications. An experienced worker will be
initially placed, with the option of replacing the worker with a fully trained new
worker at a later date. .I -he specialist will he required to speak Spanish fluently
2.5. Tenure. At any, time when NCHA and W'CDl IS determines it is no longer appropriate
for the assigned Medical Intake Specialist to continue working at My Ilealth
Connections+ office. WCDIIS and NCI IA shall consult with each other to reach a
mutually agreeable resolution and termination date.
3. Liability Coverage. WCI)IIS 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 agreement. Recipients of such evidence shall be
the NCHA Chief Executive Officer and the Director of WCDIIS. Such evidence shall be
approved by each recipient prior to commencement of this agreement.
4. Immunity. Nothing in the Agreement shall be construed (i) as a waiver by either party of
immunity provided by common law or by statute, specifically including the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act. Section 24-10-101. et.sey. C.R.S., as it may be amended from
time to time: (ii) as creating as assumption of any duty or obligation with respect to any third
party where no such duty previously existed; or (iii> as creating any rights enforceable by such
third parties.
5. Termination. This agreement may be terminated without cause by either NCI IA or
WCDHS upon 30 days written advance notice. and in the event of such termination.
NCHA's financial obligation shall cease.
5.1. Loss of funding. In the event of termination of the grant funding. NCI IA will not be
obligated to continue this agreement.
6. Entire Agreement. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof. and all other understandings or agreements shall be
deemed merged into this agreement. Amendments of this agreement may only be made if in
writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
7. Third Party Beneficiaries. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the
terms and conditions of this agreement. and all rights of action relating to such enforcement.
shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this agreement shall give
or allow an claim or right of action whatsoever other person not included in this
agreement. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the
undersigned parties receiving sery ices or benefits under this agreement shall he an incidental
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Confidentiality \H parties to rhi, agreement and the \IedicawJ Intake Specialist
employed under this agreement shall eomplti vkith all tirderal. state and county ltivv.s
and regulations (governing confidentiality, subject only to statutory. exceptions applicable to
criminal investigations and proceedings.
0. Amendment. -A r1\ amendment of this agreement rna\ he made onh, h\ kbritten agreement
and signed by all parties hereto.
IN \VII-NE;SS I ILRE OEF, the parties hereto have caused their names to he aftrxed hereto.
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Mark Wallace. MD. North Colorado Ilcalth Alliance Date
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Mike Freeman. Chair
JUN 2 9 2016
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