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19 <br /> Travis Myren said this work is currently underway, and Alliance is conducting <br /> comparisons of rates that are publically available. He said after tonight's vote, Alliance can <br /> work with Cardinal on the rates that are not publically available. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if there is a plan in place to receive input from the public. <br /> She said the people Cardinal serves are vulnerable, and emails may not be enough. She said <br /> a plan with community partners is important. <br /> Travis Myren said the current members are all known, and there will be direct mailings <br /> to existing members and provider networks. He said social media will also be used. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton asked if there will be multiple ways for people to provide input <br /> and feedback. <br /> Travis Myren said there will be email available, and traditional mail can be sent to the <br /> Manager's Office. He said staff may hold virtual events, as well. <br /> Commissioner Hamilton encouraged staff to check with service providers on best <br /> practices. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if Alliance will pick up all of the Cardinal providers. <br /> Travis Myren said yes, all providers will be picked up at, or above, their current rate, <br /> pending the due diligence period. <br /> Commissioner Fowler asked if Alliance will continue to use the same service plan held <br /> by a member until the member is due for a new yearly plan. <br /> Travis Myren said he thinks so, but would follow up on this. <br /> Chair Price asked if it known how long the rates would stay the same. <br /> Travis Myren said this has not yet been determined. <br /> Chair Price said she would like that information, and would want the rates to stay stable. <br /> Chair Price asked if the liaison position to the hospitals would be County employees. <br /> Travis Myren said no, they would be MCO/Alliance funded positions. <br /> Chair Price asked what happens during the 30-day comment period. <br /> Travis Myren said it is a time for the comments to be digested, and allows time for staff <br /> to make any necessary changes. <br /> Chair Price asked if any further comments could be received after the 60 days. <br /> Travis Myren said staff is flexible to accept comments at any time, but would encourage <br /> them during the 60 days. <br /> Chair Price asked if the seat on the Alliance board would be for a Commissioner. <br /> Travis Myren said yes. <br /> Chair Price highlighted a letter she received from the Freedom House Recovery Center <br /> expressing support for Cardinal. She said she will share this letter with the Board. She said <br /> she also received comments Karen Dunn, who felt the disengagement plan was vague, and <br /> wanted specifics on what members would gain or lose under the change, in order to provide <br /> meaningful comments and input. <br /> Commissioner Bedford asked if Travis Myren had the letter from the National Alliance <br /> on Mental Illness (NAMI), supporting disengagement. <br /> Travis Myren said yes, and he will disseminate all of this information to the BOCC. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> approve the Disengagement Plan (Attachment 1), and authorize the County Manager to take all <br /> necessary steps to implement the Plan. <br /> Roll call ensued <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />