Narrative of Resolution:
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To enter into agreement with a Medical Assistance program for Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) services
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Are funds already budgeted? Yes
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH A MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM (PERS) SERVICES
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan through the Department of Social Services, is required to arrange for the provision of various Medical Assistance (MA or Medicaid) program services for eligible Sullivan County residents with PERS services being one of them; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Social Services will again enter into agreement for Personal Emergency Response (PERS) Services; and
WHEREAS, payments for the aforementioned services are made at New York State approved rates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature does hereby authorize the County Manager to execute agreements for the provision of various Medical Assistance program services, as detailed above, for the period from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. This agreement may be extended, upon mutual agreement, for four (4) additional years on a yearly basis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form of said contracts will be approved by the Sullivan County Attorney’s Office.
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