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Amd 3 to JPA A2110666 with MN DHS to receive Federal Financial Participation funding from DHS for administration of Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services, ext end date to 06/30/26, incr recv by $1,500,000 for new total recv amount of $17,325,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 3 to Joint Powers Agreement A2110666 with Minnesota Department of Human Services to accept Federal Financial Participation funds for Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services, extending the contract period through June 30, 2026 and increasing the receivable amount by $1,500,000 for a new total receivable amount of $17,325,000 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Agreement A2110666 is a Joint Powers Agreement between the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) and Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) to provide administrative services for the Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services (NEMT) program as defined by DHS. This Agreement allows Hennepin County HSPH to receive Federal Financial Participation (FFP) funds from DHS for NEMT administration.
HSPH serves as the fiscal agent for 13 counties that comprise the Metropolitan County Consortium (MCC). In this role, HSPH pays contracted transportation coordinator Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM) for administration of the nonemergency medical transportation program to MCC residents.
Amendment 3 extends the contract period to June 30, 2026 and increases the total receivable amount to $17,325,000. This allows HSPH to continue to serve as the fiscal agent for the MCC counties who jointly contract with transportation coordinator MTM and to continue receiving FFP funding from DHS for the services administered. HSPH seeks 50% FFP reimbursement from DHS for trip legs qualifying for FFP reimbursement based upon Major Programs and Procedure Codes assigned to paid trip legs.
As recently passed during the state’s 2025 legislative session, all NEMT services are slated to move to DHS for state administration of the program by 2027. Therefore, this Amendment ensures continuity of service while transition plans are being developed and carried out.
Disparity reduction: This agreement reduces disparities in the health and connectivity domains by providing funds for transportation that increases healthcare access for residents.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval