ADOPTED - JUNE 14, 2005

Agenda Item No. 14

Introduced by the Human Services and Finance Committees of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A PROVIDER AGREEMENT WITH THE

LIVINGSTON HEALTH PLAN

RESOLUTION #05-162

WHEREAS, Livingston County has initiated a county health plan modeled after the Ingham County Health Plan; and

WHEREAS, Livingston County is now a member of the Ingham Health Plan Corporation and the Livingston Health Plan will operate as a division of the Ingham Health Plan Corporation; and

WHEREAS, some Livingston County residents live close to Ingham County cities and will seek medical care in Ingham County; and

WHEREAS, the Health Officer and the Primary Care Director have recommended that Ingham County enter into a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation through which the Ingham County network of community health centers might serve Livingston Health Plan enrollees.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorizes a Provider Agreement with the Ingham Health Plan Corporation d/b/a Livingston Health Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement shall provide that Ingham County may accept assignment and provide services to enrollees of the Livingston County Health Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Agreement shall provide that the Ingham Health Plan Corporation shall pay Ingham County Medicaid fee-for-service rates for services provided to Livingston Health Plan enrollees assigned to Ingham County.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson is authorized to sign the Provider Agreement after review by the County Attorney.

HUMAN SERVICES: Yeas:  Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Holman, Severino

Nays:  None          Absent:  Dedden           Approved 6/6/05

FINANCE:  Yeas:  Dedden, Swope, Hertel, Schor, Dougan
   Nays:  None               Absent:  Thomas           Approved 6/8/05