Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize the Application for Renewal of Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funding and Activities for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $37,673.00
Is this a renewal of a prior contract? Yes
Date of prior contract: September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
Amount authorized by prior contract: $35,150.00
Estimated Cost Breakdown by Source:
County: $0
Federal Government: $17,527.00
State: $20,146.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): 7610-87-R4772-R167
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMIITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MEDICARE IMPROVEENTS FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS ACT (MIPPA) GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), pursuant to Program Instruction 25-PI-12, has made funding available for the renewal of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funding and Activities for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funding and Activities is to promote outreach, education, and enrollment assistance for low-income Medicare beneficiaries regarding programs that make health care and prescription drug costs more affordable, and to ensure that local service providers have access to the materials, training, and resources needed to assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Office for the Aging seeks authorization to apply for renewal of said funding in accordance with NYSOFA requirements, including submission of the application, program narratives, standard assurances, and program budget; and
WHEREAS, if the County’s application is approved, grant funds will be used to reimburse Sullivan County for eligible MIPPA-related expenditures incurred by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, including but not limited to personnel costs, fringe benefits, operational expenses, outreach, and marketing activities; and
WHEREAS, no match from the County is required but Federal funds in the amount of $17,527 will used to supplement funds received from NYSOFA; and
WHEREAS, reimbursement for County expenditures shall be contingent upon approval of the application by NYSOFA and compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager, Chairman of the County Legislature, and/or their duly authorized representative(s), as required by the funding source, to execute any and all documents necessary to submit the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funding and Activities application for the period September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon award, the Sullivan County Legislature hereby authorizes the County Manager and/or Chairman of the County Legislature, as required by the funding source, to accept the grant award and enter into any award agreement or contract necessary to administer the funding, in a form approved by the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) Grant Funding and Activities be reduced or terminated, the County shall not be obligated to continue any action or program funded under this resolution beyond the availability of said funding.