Description
Title: [Contract] Designation of the City of Sacramento as a Hybrid Entity under HIPAA and Contract for CalAIM Billing and Administrative Services
Summary
The Sacramento City Council has introduced legislation to designate the City as a Hybrid Entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This designation allows the City to manage both healthcare-related and non-healthcare functions while applying HIPAA compliance only to its healthcare components. The legislation also authorizes a contract with Housing for Health California (HHCA) to provide billing and administrative services for the City's participation in the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) program. This program aims to enhance access to healthcare for vulnerable populations, including the homeless, by coupling clinical care with non-medical services. The City will receive 90% of CalAIM reimbursements, helping to sustain its homeless services amid budget constraints.