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Mental Health Department recommending Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Agreement 378-S0811 with Tahoe Youth and Family Services in the amount of $345,000 for the term February 8, 2008 through February 28, 2011 to provide specialty mental health services for emotionally disturbed minors on an “as requested” basis for said Department.
FUNDING: State Medi-Cal and SB 163 Wraparound Services Program. Funding for current fiscal year is secure.
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BUDGET SUMMARY:
Total Estimated Cost $345,000
Funding
Budgeted $345,000
New Funding $
Savings $
Other $
Total Funding Available $345,000
Change To Net County Cost $0
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: The total funding for this agreement is $345,000 for the three-year contract period. There is no Change to Net County Cost. Funding will come from the State of California Medi-Cal insurance program (87%) with the remainder (13%) from the State of California’s SB 163 Wraparound Services program. Funding for the current fiscal year is secure.
Background: Medi-Cal is a public health insurance entitlement program for low-income individuals funded equally by the State of California and the federal government. The County receives reimbursements for costs by billing the State of California. The services to be provided through this contract are Speciality Mental Health Services, as well as the Early and Periodic Screening and Diagnosis (EPSDT) MediCal benefit. About 13% of funding comes from funds collected by journal entry from the El Dorado County Department of Human Services for MHD’s implementation of the SB163 Wraparound program. DHS receives those funds from the State of California as well.
Reason for Recommendation: This agreement will allow for continued use of Tahoe Youth and Family Services (TYFS) to furnish licensed facilities, personnel and services necessary to fulfill state mandated entitlements to specialty mental ...
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