RESOLUTION NO. 386
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS PERTAINING TO THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS PROGRAM
Introduced: 11/9/20
By Social Services Committee:
WHEREAS, The Commissioner of the Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families has requested authorization to enter into a five-year agreement with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) regarding reimbursement for administrative costs pertaining to the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program (CYSHCN) in the amount of $288,170 for a term commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025, and
WHEREAS, The Commissioner has indicated the CYSHCN Program seeks to improve the system of care for children with special health care needs from birth to 21 years of age and their families, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into a five-year agreement with the NYSDOH regarding reimbursement for administrative costs pertaining to the CYSHCN Program in the amount of $288,170 for a term commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.