Item 10

Authorize to enter into retroactive sole source agreements; Intergovernmental Transfer Agreements, with each of the counties as detailed in letter dated February 16, 2021. These agreements provide public funds totaling $121,923,933 to enable the State of NH to compliantly draw federal financial participation consistent with federal requirements and Chapter 167 Section 167:18-a. These funds are used to help refinance the costs associated with Nursing Home Per Diem and Choices For Independence Waiver Payments pursuant to RSA 166:1-a, Reimbursement of Funds by the County and RSA 167:18-a, County Reimbursement Funds. Effective January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, with an unlimited number of renewal options thereafter.