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23. BUDGET INCREASE TO THE AZ DES REFUGEE SCREENING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Approve budget increase to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) Contract Number E6305001 for the Department of Public Health’s Refugee Screening Medical Assistance Program. This contract has two funding streams from DES and the revenue base to fund the medical procedures and supplies is uncapped. Based on a per person revenue base increase, the fee-based reimbursement is estimated to increase by $1,000,000 bringing the total budget amount for this term to $2,000,000. The budget term for this increase will be from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s indirect rate is currently 18.0%. This grant allows for full indirect; therefore, $152,542 is recoverable. The overall grant budget will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate this grant through a future reconciliation. Funds for this Contract are provided by a grant from DES and fee-based reimbursements and does not affect the County’s general fund. (C-86-04-064-2-09)