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Health and Human Services Agency recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign revenue Agreement for Services 295-S1811 with County of Nevada, for the provision of acute inpatient mental health services for the clients they refer to the El Dorado County Psychiatric Health Facility effective upon execution for a three (3) year term, with a maximum contractual obligation of $200,000 per fiscal year; and
2) Authorize the Director of the Health and Human Services Agency, or designee, to execute further documents relating to Agreement for Services 295-S1811 including amendments which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: Fee for service revenue from the County of Nevada.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve and authorize the renewal of this revenue-generating Agreement to allow County of Nevada Behavioral Health to pay for services provided by County of El Dorado’s Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This Agreement includes a provision for a bed at the PHF to be held for use by Nevada County (a dedicated bed) as well as compensation for said dedicated bed.
Approval of revenue Agreement for Services 295-S1811 with County of Nevada is necessary in order to provide mandated short-term inpatient mental health services to that County’s respective clients who require the specialized mental health services provided by the County’s PHF.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
The Welfare and Institutions Code Section 14680 through 14726 directs the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to implement and administer Mental Health Plans (MHPs) for the provision of mental health care for Medi-Cal eligible residents of this state. The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has contracted with the County of Nevada for many years to provide access to the County’s PHF for the pr...
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