File #: 18-389   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 10/9/2018 In control: DHHS - Social Services Division
On agenda: 10/23/2018 Final action: 10/23/2018
Enactment date: 10/23/2018 Enactment #: 2018-248
Title: Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Request Permission to Increase the Rate per Hour for In-Home Aide Services to Serve the Senior Adults of Gaston County (No Additional County Funds Required)
Sponsors: Chad Brown
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2018-248, 2. Request to Raise Reimb. Rate for In-Home Services' Contracts

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Commissioner Chad Brown - DHHS (Social Services Division) - To Request Permission to Increase the Rate per Hour for In-Home Aide Services to Serve the Senior Adults of Gaston County (No Additional County Funds Required)

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STAFF CONTACT

Michael Coone - DHHS Social Services Division - 704-862-7663

BUDGET IMPACT
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Utilizing existing grant funds.  No additional County funds.

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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

N/A

BACKGROUND

On September 11, 2018, the Gaston County Home and Community Block Grant Committee approved a request to increase the reimbursement rate for In-Home Services from $16.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour.  This request was made in an attempt to resolve a growing problem with underutilization of In-Home Aide services due to difficulty with staffing at contracting agencies.  Agencies are unable to provide appropriate staff, particularly Certified Nursing Assistants, due to current job market.  The DHHS Board approved this rate increase supported by the HCCBG Committee.

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Signed request to the DHHS Board