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Agmt A2613462 with the MN Dept of Human Services to receive Federal Financial Participation funding for administration of NEMT, 07/01/26-12/31/27, $6,000,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2613462 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services to accept Federal Financial Participation funds for Nonemergency Medical Transportation Services, during the period July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, in the receivable amount of $6,000,000, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued 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:
Joint Powers Agreement A2613462 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.
Agreement A2613462 begins a new contract for the period of July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 for the total receivable amount to $6,000,000. This allows HSPH to contin...
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