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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 IMPACTbudget
Utilizing existing grant funds. No additional County funds.
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
ATTACHMENTS
Signed request to the DHHS Board