Title
Agreement with United HealthCare Services, Inc. for Immunization Funding to Support the Phoenix Fire Department Baby Shots Vaccination Program (Ordinance S-51453) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with United HealthCare Services, Inc. to retroactively accept $90,000 for the Phoenix Fire Department Baby Shots Vaccination Program. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Fire Department (PFD) Baby Shots Vaccination Program provides free vaccinations to children who are eligible under the federally funded Vaccine for Children's Program, which provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of an inability to pay. United HealthCare Services, Inc. would like to provide funding to PFD to support the Baby Shots program with the following activities:
- Seven vaccination sites in the greater Phoenix area providing immunization clinics once a month or more frequently if requested;
- Additional immunization clinics if requested;
- Support for program logistics and support staff; and
- Supplies and materials for the clinics.
Contract Term
The term of the agreement will be for a three-year period beginning on or about October 1, 2024.
Financial Impact
The Fire Department will receive funding from United HealthCare Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $90,000.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Fire Department.