Resolution 2020-068RESOLUTION NO. 2 0 2 0 — 6 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO.
2019-29 AND UPDATING THE CO -PAYMENT WAIVER PROCEDURE
FOR SENIORS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN THE COMMUNITY CARE
FOR THE ELDERLY AN THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATION
STATE GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE COMMUNITY AND HUMAN
SERVICE DIVISION
WHEREAS, The Services for Seniors Program, is the lead case management agency in
Collier County that serves seniors with in -home services.
WHEREAS, The Community and Human Services Division (CHS) provides case
management services to seniors enrolled in two grant programs funded by Area Agency on
Aging of Southwest Florida (AAASWFL), the Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) and the
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI).
WHEREAS, Sections 430.204(g) and 430,503, Florida Statutes require copayment to be
collected for CCE and ADI services.
WHEREAS, Copayment is collected to offset some of the cost of the services received
by the client.
WHEREAS, the copayment amount is established by the financial worksheet that is
completed between the case manager and the client at the time of intake and annually and is in
accordance with the schedule published annually by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA).
WHEREAS, On February 26, 2019, based on guidance from the DOEA the Board of
County Commissioner adopted Resolution No. 2019-29 establishing a process to waive any
outstanding copayments for clients who can no Ionger pay their outstanding copayment due to
circumstances beyond their control including death, placement in a facility, relocation without a
forwarding address, and when the senior's family refuses to pay the outstanding debt.
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Resolution 'No. 2019-29, DOEA Programs and
Services regulations and policies have changed requiring updating of the case management
services to seniors copayment process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. In the event past due copayments cannot be collected or the client is unable to pay an
increase in the annual assessed monthly co -payment, CHS may waive up to the total
amount of the copayment or increased amount based on each client's ability to pay
in accordance with DOEA Programs and Services regulations and policies.
2. Unless waived in accordance with DOEA Programs and Services regulations and
policies, Clients who leave the program are still responsible for the copayments owed,
with the exception of those who die, placed in a facility, relocate without a
forwarding address and families who refuse to pay. In all other cases CHS may
determine what course of action to take to recoup what is owed or to waive the
copayment fee.
3. Collections of accounts receivable will continue to be handled in accordance with
Resolution 2006-252.
4. Resolution 2019-154 is hereby superseded, and this Resolution shall go into effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion; second and majority vote this`A%^day
of l , 2020.
Attest:
CRYSTAL KINZEL, Clerk
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
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