To: Board of Supervisors
From: Dr. Grant Colfax, Health Services Director
Report Title: Amendment Agreement #23-885-1 with Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation
?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 Amendment Agreement #23-885-1 with Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation, a non-profit corporation, effective November 1, 2025, to amend Contract #23-885, to provide additional fiscal agent services with regard to the Healthcare Literacy Council Pilot Program and to modify the payment terms with no change in the original payment limit of $650,000 or term ending June 30, 2028, subject to approval by the County Administrator and approval as to form by the County Counsel.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No change to the original funding of 77% Contra Costa Fire Protection District, 15% County General Fund and 8% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise II Fund. (No Rate Increase)
BACKGROUND:
California is in the midst of a "Silver Tsunami" as the bulk of the State's large baby boomer population moves toward retirement and becomes eligible for Medicare. At the same time, Medi-Cal eligible populations may be accessing traditional health insurance for the first time. Because both populations may have limited or no experience with traditional health insurance, the goal of the Healthcare Literacy Council is to assist and educate all community members with special focus on Medicare and Medi-Cal populations on how to best navigate healthcare, capitalize upon wellness approaches, and efficiently access care. A full-scale education and promotion campaign will be piloted in parts of East County including Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bethel Island, Bryon, Discovery Bay and Knightsen. Program outcomes will be reported and possibly expanded to other parts of the County.
The Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation will act as fi...
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