Honorable Andrew Joyce and Members of the Albany County Legislature:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
The Social Services Committee of the Albany County Legislature met on November 26, 2019. Chairperson Fein, Messrs. Simpson, Bullock, Clay, Commisso, Ms. Lockart, Messrs. Mendick, and Reinhardt were present. Mr. Cahill was excused. The following items were discussed and/or acted upon:
Approving Previous Meeting Minutes: Unanimously approved.
1. Authorizing an Agreement with Children's Health Home of Upstate New York Regarding Medicaid Care Management Services for Children: The Commissioner of the Department for Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to renew an agreement with Children's Health Home of Upstate New York regarding claims for reimbursement for all Medicaid Care Management Services provided to children with the necessary qualifying conditions as defined by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
2. Authorizing Agreements with Foster Care Agencies Regarding the Raise the Age Initiative: The Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to enter into one-year agreements with thirteen agencies set forth in the foster care provider list of agencies annexed hereto for the provision of residential foster care programs for the Raise the Age initiative at rates determined by New York State for the term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. After a brief discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to move the proposal forward for legislative action with a favorable recommendation.
3. Amending Resolution No. 504 for 2018 Regarding Foster Care Providers: The Commissioner of the Department of Children, Youth and Families had requested authorization to amend Resolution N...
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