Primary Department: County Judge
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo
Secondary Department: Public Health Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Judge for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the Department of State Health Services to extend the grant end date to December 31, 2027, for the Ryan White Part A Transitional Grant Area (TGA).
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Background and Discussion:
Ryan White Part A is a federal program administered through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant serves individuals living with HIV who have no health insurance (public or private), have insufficient health care coverage, or lack financial resources to get the care they need for their HIV disease. In addition to outpatient medical care, Ryan White also funds services that support access or retention to medical care. The Interlocal Cooperation Contract allows Harris County Public Health (HCPH) to transfer unspent Ryan White Part A funds to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to avoid incurring the 5% Ryan White Part A formula penalty. All transferred funds are designated for HIV-related prescription medications and must be used to provide prescription assistance to individuals living with HIV who reside within the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area, including Harris County.
Expected Impact:
To provide optimal HIV care and treatment for people ...
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