Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize the application for renewal of Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Grant Funding and Activities (MIPPA) Application for 2023-2024
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $19,297.00
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Is subject of Resolution mandated? Explain:
Is this a renewal of a prior contract? Yes
Date of prior contract: 9/1/2023-8/31/2024
Amount authorized by prior contract: $ 19,297.00
If "Yes" specify appropriation code(s): 7610-87-R4772-R167
If "No", specify proposed source of funds:
Estimated Cost Breakdown by Source
County: 3,116.00 Grant(s): 0 State: 0 Other: 0
Federal Government: 16,181.00
WHEREAS, the New York State Office for the Aging has notified Sullivan County that funding for the 2023-2024 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Grant Funding and Activities (MIPPA) is available in the amount of $16,181; and the County is subject to a cash match requirement in the amount of $3,116.00; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Grant Funding and Activities (MIPPA) is to promote information to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries learn about programs that can make their health care and prescription drug costs more affordable, and to ensure local service providers have access to any materials and resources needed to assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, the term for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Grant Funding and Activities (MIPPA) is September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, if the County's application is approved, the funds will be used to reimburse the County for MIPPA expenditures incurred by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging including: salaries, benefits, operational costs, and marketing costs; and
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