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A resolution approving a contract by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to facilitate enrollment in Qualified Health Plan Options and Insurance Affordability Programs as a Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization.
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WHEREAS, Metropolitan Charter Section 10.104 provides that the Board of Health has the duty to contract for such services as will further the program and policies of the Board, subject to confirmation by Resolution of Council; and,
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, wishes to contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to facilitate enrollment in Qualified Health Plan Options and Insurance Affordability Programs as a Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract by and between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to facilitate enrollment in Qualified Health Plan options and Insurance Affordability Programs as a Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metro Board of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to facilitate enrollment in Qualified Health Plan Options and Insurance Affordability Programs as a Certified Application Counselor Designated Organization.
Services provided by Certified Application Counselors include providing fair, impartial, and accurate information to assist consumers with submitting an eligibility application, clarifying the distinctions among health coverage options, helping consumers making informed decisions during the health coverage selection process, and assisting with applications for coverage in a qualified health plan through the federally-facilitated exchanges and for insurance affordability programs.
This agreement becomes effective upon the signature of both parties and ends two years from the effective date, or could be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.