REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to accept grant funding from NYSOFA for the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP).
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Date: 7/23/2020
Submitted By: Patrick Dillon
Department: Aging
Title: Contract Administrator
Phone: 518 447 7733
Department Rep.
Attending Meeting: Deborah C. Riitano, Commissioner
Purpose of Request:
☐ Adopting of Local Law
☐ Amendment of Prior Legislation
☐ Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure
☐ Bond Approval
☐ Budget Amendment
☒ Contract Authorization
☐ Countywide Services
☐ Environmental Impact/SEQR
☐ Home Rule Request
☐ Property Conveyance
☐ Other: (state if not listed) Click or tap here to enter text.
CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Increase/decrease category (choose all that apply):
☐ Contractual
☐ Equipment
☐ Fringe
☐ Personnel
☐ Personnel Non-Individual
☐ Revenue
Increase Account/Line No.: Click or tap here to enter text.
Source of Funds: Click or tap here to enter text.
Title Change: Click or tap here to enter text.
CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS
Type of Contract:
☐ Change Order/Contract Amendment
☐ Purchase (Equipment/Supplies)
☐ Lease (Equipment/Supplies)
☐ Requirements
☐ Professional Services
☐ Education/Training
☐ Grant
Acceptance
Submission Date Deadline Click or tap to enter a date.
☐ Settlement of a Claim
☐ Release of Liability
☐ Other: (state if not listed)
Contract Terms/Conditions:
Party (Name/address):
New York State Office for Aging
Two Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12223-1251
Additional Parties (Names/addresses):
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Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $33,284.00
Scope of Services: Provide comprehensive health insurance and Medicare education and counseling to older adults 60 years and older residing in Albany County.
Bond Res. No.: Click or tap here to enter text.
Date of Adoption: Click or tap here to enter text.
CONCERNING ALL REQUESTS
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
If Mandated Cite Authority: Click or tap here to enter text.
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☒ No ☐
Anticipated in Current Budget: Yes ☒ No ☐
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: AA6772 4779
Revenue Amount: $33,284.00
Appropriation Account and Line: AA6772 44046
Appropriation Amount: $33,284.00
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: 100%
State: Click or tap here to enter text.
County: Click or tap here to enter text.
Local: Click or tap here to enter text.
Term
Term: (Start and end date) 4/1/2020 - 3/31/2021
Length of Contract: 12 Months
Impact on Pending Litigation Yes ☐ No ☒
If yes, explain: Click or tap here to enter text.
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number: 311
Date of Adoption: 8/12/2019
Justification: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
To accept the Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) grant from the New York State Office for Aging. This grant funding provides assistance and guidance in understanding the benefits available under Health Insurance Plans for older adults 60 years and older and their caregivers residing in Albany County. HIICAP services also include health insurance counseling and information on individual needs on Medicare, EPIC plans, Medicare Supplement coverage and Long Term Care insurance and planning.