Item 50

Authorize to retroactively accept and expend federal grant funds (Health Insurance Premium Review Cycle III Grant) in the amount of $1,055,985 for FY 2016 from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of improving the health insurance rate review process, enhancing the quality of data collected on health insurance claims, improving the transparency information for consumers, enhancing the HealthCost website as a centralized location for health care price information. Effective July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. (2)Further authorize to retroactively amend item #24, originally approved by G&C on December 4, 2013, to establish a Class 046 (Consultants) to enter into contracts for consulting services with various vendors, by extending the end date from June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.