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Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that the provision of adult residential treatment services provided by Contractor are in the public's best interest and that there are specialty skills, qualifications, and equipment not expressly identified in County classifications involved in the performance of the work in accordance with El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 3.13.030(B), El Dorado County Charter, Section 210(b)(6);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment IV Agreement for Services 4738 with Psynergy Programs, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount of $950,000 by $1,090,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $2,040,000, revising the contract standard articles and scope of work, and extending the term by one (1) year, effective upon execution through June 30, 2024; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute further documents relating to Agreement 4738, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: Federal and State Funding: 50% Federal Medi Cal; 50% State Mental Health Realignment.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Within El Dorado County, the HHSA Behavioral Health Division serves as the County’s Medi-Cal Mental Health Plan (MHP) and operates under rules set by the State of California (State) and the federal government. The State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) contracts with the County to provide Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) to Medi-Cal beneficiaries who meet the eligibility criteria for these services. HHSA has the obligation to provide Medi-Cal eligible County residents with mental health services, including adult residential facility and SMHS services in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 5600, 5775, 14000, and 17000.
Adult Residential Facilities (ARFs), like those operated by Psynergy Programs, Inc. (P...
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