ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2004

Agenda Item No. 37

Introduced by the Human Services, County Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH COUNTY HEALTH PLANS

RESOLUTION #04-280

WHEREAS, the Ingham County Health Department has provided administrative support services to the Ingham Health Plan Corporation since it creation in May 1998; and

WHEREAS, the Health Department provides similar services to six other health plans currently; and

WHEREAS, during 2004-2005 it is anticipated that an additional six health plans will contract with Ingham County for these services; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to make some staffing enhancements to accommodate the expansion of services; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer has recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize the administrative support services agreements.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes administrative support services agreements with community based corporations planning and operating health benefit programs for low-income, uninsured persons.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ingham County shall make available through the Ingham County Health Department the following types of services: Outreach and Enrollment, Member Services, Development and Maintenance of a Provider Network, Adjudication and Payment of Claims, Case Management Services and Program Management Services, among other services negotiated with the individual health plans.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation from the health plans shall fully compensate Ingham County for the cost of the services provided.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the period for the initial agreements shall be for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a Health Plan Business Manager position shall be created within the Health Plan Management Bureau, with the classification and salary grade set by the County Services Committee upon recommendation from the Human Resources Department.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Health Plan Coordinator/Systems Analyst (ICEA PRO 08) position shall be created within the Administrative Information Unit.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Community Health Representative II (UAW TOPS D) position shall be created in the Health Plan Management Bureau.

ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2004

Agenda Item No. 37

RESOLUTION #04-280

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MIS Director is authorized to purchase computer and communication equipment and software to support the three new positions, not to exceed $5,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller is authorized to adjust the Health Department’s 2005 Budget, including an increase in total revenues and total expenditures of $115,000 to implement the resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign administrative support services agreements with community corporations/health plans after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas: Hertel, Dedden, Weatherwax-Grant, Schor, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 9/20/04

COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Swope, Thomas, De Leon, Hertel, Severino

Nays: None Absent: Nevin Approved 9/21/04

FINANCE: Yeas: Lynch, Grebner, De Leon

Nays: None Absent: Dedden, Thomas, Minter Approved 9/22/04