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Eight vendor contracts to provide in-home services for the Senior Care Act Program (SCA).
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Recommended Action: Approve the contracts and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Background: The eight contracts are for the Senior Care Act Program (SCA). The SCA program was established by the Kansas Legislature to assist older Kansans who have functional limitations in self-care and independent living, but are able to reside in a community-based residence with services provided. The SCA program provides assessment, case management and in-home services. Consumers share in the cost of services based on their income. Co-pay amount is determined based on a sliding fee scale. The SCA program assists residents in need of attendant care, homemaker and personal emergency response services allowing them to remain in the community and in the home environment of their choice.
The contracts are a renewal with the following providers:
1. All Saint's Home Care, Inc.
2. Associated Homecare
3. Home Buddy
4. Home Technology Solutions
5. Loving Hearts
6. There's No Place Like Home, Inc.
7. St. Raphael Nursing Services, Inc.
8. Trust Home Care
Financial Considerations:
Contract period starts: January 1, 2015
Contract period ends: June 30, 2017
The total budget for SCA is $1,461,284 for fiscal year 2015. The program is funded through the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). Contractors agree to accept compensation at the following rates established by Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA) for Senior Care Act In-Home Services including attendant care, homemaker services and personal emergency response services. The rates are:
Homemaker Services: $16.00/hour
Attendant Care Services: $17.00/hour
Personal Emergency Response Service: $24.95/month
Source of Funding:
State Revenue: $1,241,257.00 - 2015 Adopted Budget State Funding July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
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