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planned parenthood in the same area of the Health Department, they sometimes have to <br /> schedule more time for one than the other. <br /> Commissioner Marshall stressed that the County must look at the health costs <br /> that are increasing and the increased number of people without any insurance. She would <br /> like to see a multiyear discussion on what the possibilities are in meeting health care <br /> needs and costs. <br /> Chairman Carey noted that there is not a clearly defined plan for indigent <br /> health care. Instead of relying on NCMH and others to meet this need, perhaps the <br /> county's role needs to be identified. This could be done by a task force. More and <br /> more people are falling into the ranks of indigent. <br /> With reference to the shift in the eligibility for Medicaid from 100% to 150%, <br /> Marti Cook indicated that the 150% would only cover pregnant women and infants up to age <br /> one. This translates to those women in households up to $18,000 a year for a family of <br /> four. <br /> It was decided that the County should review what is being done with health <br /> services and caring for the indigent. It needs to be determined if the county should do <br /> more or less and who should be served. The County's role, should be clarified in case <br /> the need increases. • <br /> Chairman Carey indicated to Chris Nutter that the recommendations from the <br /> poverty forum would be considered for incorporation into this years' goals at the time <br /> that report is received by the Board. <br /> GOALS: Computerize Human Services including <br /> I development of master client index <br /> function <br /> Pursue federal match - put $50,000 <br /> in an earmarked contingency fund <br /> Reevaluate JTPA and start early negotiation <br /> with other counties on possible <br /> alignments <br /> Pursue greater coordination between JTPA <br /> and "JOBS" aspect of Welfare Reform. <br /> Pursue reconsideration of Minimum <br /> Housing Code <br /> Pursue stronger links between HSAC and <br /> Human Services Management Team <br /> Pursue additional office space. Rental <br /> to comply with needs for Welfare Reform <br /> personnel. <br /> Create a Town/County Task Force to identify <br /> the scope of wanted services needed for an <br /> east Chapel Hill senior citizen center <br /> Begin planning for including in CIP for at <br /> least one pool (central or northern area) <br /> Access the County's role in Health Care <br /> comparing what is reported in The Future of <br /> Public Health. <br /> Improve water supply protection through <br /> monitoring alternative sewer systems <br />