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Amd 2 to Agmt A2311986 with the MN DHS for the Child and Teen Checkups Program, 01/01/26-12/31/26, $2,312,125 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A2311986 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program during the period January 01, 2026 through December 31, 2026 in the receivable amount of $2,312,125 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of this award in no way reflects acceptance of terms or conditions that are legally unenforceable against Hennepin County.
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Background:
Through Board Resolutions 23-0448 and 24-0409 Hennepin County Public Health accepted $4,719,596 in receivables from the Minnesota Department of Human Services for Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC).
The Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Program is Minnesota’s Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Program, which is federally required through 1989 amendments to the Social Security Act and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit is a federal mandate that provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. States are required to provide comprehensive services and furnish all Medicaid coverable, appropriate, and medically necessary services needed to correct and improve health conditions, based on certain federal guidelines. This amendment will fund year three of the agreement. The second year of funding provided the C&TC Program the ability to accomplish the following:
• Mailed over 88,000 letters to C&TC eligible families/youth to inform them about C&TC and provided reminders that their children are due for a regular checkup.
• Made 45,000 phone calls to C&TC eligible families/youth to explain C&TC and help with accessing health and dental care.
• Assisted over 3,300 families/youth by finding medical and dental clinics, scheduling appointments, arranging transportation and interpreters, and connecting them with other county resources and supports
• Over 2,800 families were referred to WIC.
• Coordinated and participated in 154 community outreach events; 31of them were collaborative efforts with other Hennepin County programs. Approximately 4,800 families on Medical Assistance and 730 community partner staff were engaged during these events.
• Provided training to 220 Hennepin County staff members about C&TC to facilitate effective referral to eligible families.
• Provided updates and training to 39 clinic providers in Hennepin County.
This action supports the county’s disparity elimination efforts in the health domain by providing comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under the age of 21 enrolled in Medicaid.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval