TITLE
Title
DHHS - DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR POSITION
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Heather Skeens (Elizabeth White and Myra Thompson)
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BACKGROUND
Background
Moses Cone Health System has requested to add an additional Medicaid Eligibility Caseworker to their current contract with DHHS - Division of Social Services. This position will be stationed on-site at their Wesley Long/Behavioral Health location. Moses Cone Health System has agreed to cover the 25% share of the salary and benefits for the position, which is the County's share of funding for this position, with the remaining 75% reimbursed from federal revenues.
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
General Fund
$37,919 Increase in Federal/State Funds
$12,640 Increase in Other Revenues
$50,599 Increase in Appropriation to Health & Human Services (Social Services)
NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve an increase of $37,919 in Federal/State Funds and $12,640 in Other Revenues; increase the DHHS - Social Services FY2016-17 budget by $50,599 to reflect the additional revenues from Moses Cone and federal reimbursement; and approve the addition of one (1) Medicaid Eligibility Caseworker to DHHS - Division of Social Services, contingent upon continued funding from Moses Cone.
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