Agenda Item Name:
Title
CHOICES Indigent Care Surtax Use Plan October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
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Presenter:
Claudia Tuck, 352-231-0058
Description:
Approval of the CHOICES Indigent Care Surtax Use Plan October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the CHOICES Indigent Care Surtax Use Plan for October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
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Prior Board Motions:
The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) approved the previous CHOICES Indigent Care Surtax Use Plan at its May 28, 2019 Board meeting.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is sufficient funds in FY23 at the County Manager budget level in 010.29.2925.562 when funds are awarded.
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Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity
Background:
The CHOICES Surtax levied in accordance with Section 39.10.02, Florida Statutes took affect on January 1, 2005 and continued for a period of seven years, terminating on December 31, 2011. The CHOICES Indigent Care Surtax Use Plan became effective October 1, 2008 and must be reviewed by the BoCC no less than annually. This amendment to the Surtax Use Plan shall become effective October 1, 2022.
On August 6, 2015, the BoCC unanimously approved the Indigent Healthcare Ten Year Trust. The Trust funds a health services grant program designed to help uninsured residents by working in partnership with local health care providers in Alachua County to ensure the stable provision of quality health care services.
CHOICES Trust funding for FY23-25 has been allocated in the amount of $709,747 in three (3) health categories: Medical Services, Oral Health, and Mental and Behavioral Health. It includes an allocation of $200,000 for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc, leaving $465,000 available through an RFA process for community agencies (nonprofit and governmental), and $44,747 for Administration. CHOICES funding helps to address health disparities for citizens throughout Alachua County.