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Meeting Date:	05/11/2020
Optional services - Durable Medical Equipment and supplies
Submitted for:	Nancy Cadena	Submitted By:	Nora Prado
Department:	Public Health Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve an Order authorizing the Webb County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) to include the coverage of durable medical equipment (DME) and prescribed medical supplies as a covered Optional Service effective immediately; and any other matters incident thereto. Funding for these items is available under Account #1001-5030-001-432063-030 (Medical Services Optional Services) as well as the Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission/Local Provider Participation Fund (line item pending). [Co-Sponsored by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

Issue: Currently, Webb CIHCP clients in need of medical equipment or supplies must either find a way to purchase them on their own, reuse the limited supplies they do have and risking infection, or do without the necessary items. This can have an adverse effect on their recovery and health.

Solution: The Webb CIHCP will be able to purchase/rent equipment and supplies that are prescribed by a medical professional to ensure that clients are in compliance with their medical plans and reduce the potential for medical complications.

Result: This would allow eligible program clients to receive assistance with medically necessary medical equipment and supplies in accordance to their medical treatment plans.

Background:

Webb County has opted to assist clients with Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) services since 2011 in an effort to increase access to medical care for our County Indigent Health Care Program (CIHCP) clients.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	Pending
Funding Source:	2001
Balance:	$40,000
Financial Impact:
Initial funding will come from interest accrued in the Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission / Local Provider Participation Fund.