Discuss, consider and take appropriate action on Subrecipient Agreement between Williamson County and Sacred Heart Community Clinic to provide healthcare for eligible uninsured residents of Williamson County, to be funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.

On August 29th, 2023 the Commissioners Court approved $200,000 of funding to support the mission of safety net providers, Samaritan Health Ministries and Sacred Heart Community Clinic.  The attached ARPA agreement has been reviewed by Hal Hawes and Julie Kiley.  The clinics provide qualifying patients with primary care, well woman, dental and mental health services.  Low-income Williamson County residents that are uninsured, at/or less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and have no other funding source are eligible to receive services.  Eligible patients must also be U.S. residents, or a lawful permanent resident in the U.S.   Access to affordable medical and dental care helps individuals remain employed, reduces unnecessary emergency room department visits and helps avoid enrollment in the County's Indigent Healthcare Program (WilCo Care) that is required to be funded by counties, per State of Texas statutes.   Allocations provided on September 14, 2023, from the Tobacco Account and this ARPA agreement will continue the support and partnership that Williamson County has had for many years with the clinics.  The funding will continue the financial support that is no longer available through the Medicaid DSRIP program.