To: Board of Supervisors
From: Anna Roth, Health Services Director
Report Title: Contract #77-140-3 with Wheelcare Express, Inc.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee, to execute on behalf of the County Contract #77-140-3 with Wheelcare Express, Inc. a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000, to provide non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services for Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) Medi-Cal members for the period from December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this contract will result in contractual service expenditures of up to $2,400,000 over a three-year period and will be funded 100% by CCHP Enterprise Fund II.
BACKGROUND:
CCHP has an obligation to provide certain specialized NEMT services, for its Medi-Cal members under the terms of their Individual and Group Health Plan membership contracts with the county. NEMT is mandatory as they provide necessary transportation to and from medical appointments and services. NEMT services prioritize safety, accessibility, and comfort for passengers, with specially equipped vehicles. This Contractor is a part of the CCHP Network providing NEMT services and fostering a deep understanding of the CCHP organization mission, values, and long-term objectives since December 1, 2017.
This Contract is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: California Government Code ?? 26227 and 31000; Health and Safety Code ? 1451. Health Services Personnel approved this Contract to ensure no conflicts with labor relations. Contractor currently cooperates with and participates in CCHP's Quality Management Program which consists of quality improvement activities to improve the quality of care and services and member experience. Cooperation includes collection and evaluation of performance measurement data and participation in the organization'...
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