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County to move ARPA interest to General Fund; ACCA advises inmate medical plan be offered through self-enrollment
Summary
Geneva County moved interest earned on ARPA funds to the General Fund (3-0). The commission also discussed a proposed inmate medical plan and determined, following ACCA guidance, that inmates may enroll themselves under the Affordable Care Act if provided access rather than the county offering the plan directly.
On Nov. 25 the Geneva County Commission voted 3-0 to transfer interest earned in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund into the county General Fund. Commissioner Bart Wilks moved the transfer and Commissioner Jeff Hatcher seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
County Administrator Cindy Williams reported that ACCA advised against allowing a private company to offer an inmate medical plan directly through county channels, stating that plans are governed by federal rules and enrollment is available under the Affordable Care Act. The ACCA recommended that the county may provide access to enrollment resources (for example, a computer) so eligible inmates can enroll themselves; county staff and jail booking procedures would determine where such assistance could be provided. Sheriff Tony Helms and commission members discussed possible placement of enrollment assistance during booking and the staffing implications of providing help.
Administrator Williams also reminded the board of the Legislative Conference in Montgomery on Dec. 11–12, 2024 and recommended the ARPA interest transfer to the General Fund be enacted now that interest has accrued. The commission approved that procedural motion and directed the administrator to execute the transfer per accounting rules.
