Approval of $298,359 in Funding for Uncompensated Healthcare Costs

Original title: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Low Income Pool (LIP) Letter of Agreement (LOA) for FY2024-25, which will provide matching funds up to $298,359.00 to offset the cost of uncompensated care provided by True Health. Countywide (Allison Thall, Director, Community Services)

Record date · October 22, 2024

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners is considering an agreement to provide up to $298,359 in matching funds to True Health for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This funding is intended to help cover the costs of medical care provided to patients who are unable to pay.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the use of $298,359 in county funds to support True Health's operations for low-income patients during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

True Health

The organization will receive up to $298,359 in matching funds to cover uncompensated care costs.

Directly affected

County taxpayers

County funds are being allocated to support the healthcare provider's uncompensated care program.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for the Low Income Pool (LIP) program.
The agreement covers the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
The county will provide up to $298,359.00 in matching funds.
The funds are designated to offset the cost of uncompensated care provided by True Health.

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The scope of the agreement is countywide.
The item is classified as a Consent Item, typically indicating it is expected to pass without extensive debate.