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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute The Health Council of East Central Florida Medical System of Care Agreement FY2025-2026 in the amount of $142,000 which provides outpatient medical health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Seminole. Countywide (Allison Thall, Community Services Director)
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Division:
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Community Services - Community Health
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Authorized By:
Allison Thall, Community Services Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Kelly Welch/407-665-2391
Background:
Created in 1982 by the Florida Legislature under Florida Statute Section 408.033, the Health Council of East Central Florida (HCECF) became one of eleven Local Health Councils to provide regional health planning and implementation activities.
Under the terms of the Medical System of Care (HealthLink) Agreement, $142,000 is provided to the Health Council of East Central Florida for several health services including case management, prescription assistance, referral and financial assistance for minor medical procedures (i.e., biopsies, outpatient services not requiring hospitalization) and diagnostic testing or assistance.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Health Council of East Central Florida Medical System of Care Agreement FY2025-2026 in the amount of $142,000 to provide outpatient medical health services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Seminole County.