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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: June 18, 2024 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 8-h <br /> SUBJECT: In-Home Aide Contract with Medisolutions, Inc. <br /> DEPARTMENT: Social Services and Aging <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> FY 2024-25 Medisolutions, Inc. Contract Nancy Coston, 245-2800 <br /> Janice Tyler, 245-4255 <br /> Rebekah Rapoza, 245-2800 <br /> PURPOSE: To approve a contract to provide In-Home Aide Services with Medisolutions, Inc. for <br /> eligible residents using a joint contract between the Department of Social Services and the <br /> Department on Aging and the Contractor. <br /> BACKGROUND: The Department of Social Services and Department on Aging provide In-Home <br /> Aide Services to older and disabled adults. In-Home Aide involves the provision of <br /> paraprofessional services that assist functionally impaired older and disabled adults and/or their <br /> families with essential home management and personal care and/or supervision to enable the <br /> adult to remain at home as long as possible. These services vary in terms of amount and duration <br /> as indicated on an individualized case plan developed by County staff. <br /> Due to a technical issue, this provider applied outside of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, <br /> but was approved by Purchasing as meeting the published requirements as an eligible contractor. <br /> This agency has provided contracted services with Orange County since 2018 and is utilizing the <br /> established rate for providers paying their employees a living wage. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: Social Services has requested $1,135,450 and Aging has requested <br /> $91,000 for in-home aide services in the Manager's Recommended FY 2024-25 budget. This <br /> contract will be funded by a combination of Federal, State, and County dollars, not to exceed <br /> $124,000. <br /> The contract does not guarantee that this amount of funds will be made available to the provider, <br /> but rather assure availability of a contracted provider when needed for individuals in Orange <br /> County. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br />