Department: Public Health Services
Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): FY25_REFUGEE
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Public Health Services for approval to temporarily transfer Charity Care Special Revenue 2117 funds in the amount of $237,860.00 to fund the cost of 56 positions pending receipt of the award for the Refugee Health Screening Program grant from the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, and extend the associated positions to September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant is funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service (HHS). The Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance program reimburses states for the cost medical assistance provided to refugees. U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) administers the program for HHS. USCRI is an international advocacy and domestic refugee resettlement organization, headquartered in Washington, DC. The Refugee Program conducts thorough health screenings for newly arrived refugees, including medical history assessments, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. Additionally, refugees receive necessary immunizations and preventative care to protect their health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the community.
Expected Impact:
USCRI was established "To address the needs and rights of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating, and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. The program aims to address the un...
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