Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/20/2024
Item Status: New
From: Roger H. Rendleman, County Administrator; Brian Underwood, Grants Director
Submitted by: Katrina Taylor, Grants Administrator
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Resolution #2024-069 - Allocation of ARPA Funds for COVID-19 Self-funded Health Insurance Claims
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution #2024-069 of the Baldwin County Commission allocating up to $1,472,237.00 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the COVID-19 Self-funded Health Insurance Claims; and
2) Approve the allocation of ARPA funds (299.44881) in the amount of $77,971.00 (29970010.51205 and 29970010.51206) to cover prior COVID-19-related expenses for Symbol Health Clinic claims, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, and MedOne healthcare claims from October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023, the COVID-19 self-funded health insurance claims expenses total $1,277,646.74.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The County’s self-funded health insurance plan is an eligible enumerated use within the Final Rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury on January 6, 2022. Associated medical costs incurred during the covered period include COVID-19 treatment and vaccination of County employees (covered under the plan). The expenditures are necessary to address COVID-19 prevention and health needs of County employees and their covered family members through the County's self-funded health insurance plan. The plan is administered pursuant to County-adopted policies and procedures to ensure that high-quality services are delivered at the lowest cost possible.
Previous Commission action/date: See attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $77,971.00 from American Rescue Plan Act funds
Budget line item(s) to be used: Available Budget within 29970010.51205 BCC Health Claims Offset; and 29970010.51206 BCSO Health Claims Offset
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Reviewed and approved by ACCA/IAC on 01/24/2024. Reviewed and approved by County Legal on 02/08/2024. KDT
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff to obtain Chairman’s signature on BCC Resolution. Finance and Accounting Staff to perform journal entry to move said expenses in Munis.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):
cc:
Roger Rendleman
Christie Bezoari
Brian Underwood
Katrina Taylor
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Upload Resolution to BCAP and copy internal parties via email.