Item 17

Authorize to accept and expend federal grant funds in the amount of $409,690 for FY 2013 from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of planning, development and design of plan management tasks relating to a partnership health benefit exchange to preserve the state’s insurance regulatory authority, to the greatest extent possible, for insurance plans sold on the exchange. (2)Further authorize to establish a Class 050 (Personal Service – Part Time Temporary) position for one Grants & Contracts Technician. (3)Further authorize to establish a Class 046 (Consultants) to enter into contracts for consulting services with various vendors. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.