Item 12

Authorize the Bureau of Client Services to accept and expend Federal Funds in the amount of $1,774,953 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for purposes of making changes to the New HEIGHTS eligibility systems to comply with federally required guideline, assessment of New HEIGHTS based on the security and privacy controls in Minimum Acceptable Risk Standard for Exchanges; improving operational efficiencies through automation, and boosting client accessibility and continuity of service. (2)Further authorize to increase Class 046 – Consultants to amend a contract for the purposes as described above. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2020. 100% Federal Funds.