County of El Dorado - File #: 18-1110

• File #: 18-1110
• Version: 1
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 7/10/2018
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 8/14/2018
• Final action: 8/14/2018
• Title: Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board: 1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 3190 (17-94580), and any related forms or documents, with the State of California, Department of Health Care Services, to reimburse the County for specialty mental health services provided for Medi-Cal eligible County residents, for a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022; and 2) Authorize the Chair to execute further documents relating to Agreement 3190, including amendments, that do not change the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management. FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act, Federal Financial Participation, and Realignment.
• Related files: 22-1818, 18-1150, 22-0371, 19-1676, 21-1106, 21-0333, 22-0365

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/14/2018	1	Board of Supervisors	Approved	Pass

Title
Health and Human Services Agency, recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement 3190 (17-94580), and any related forms or documents, with the State of California, Department of Health Care Services, to reimburse the County for specialty mental health services provided for Medi-Cal eligible County residents, for a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022; and
2) Authorize the Chair to execute further documents relating to Agreement 3190, including amendments, that do not change the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement, and contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.

FUNDING: Mental Health Services Act, Federal Financial Participation, and Realignment.
Body
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION:
Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) recommending the Board approve Agreement 3190 (17-94580) with a retroactive effective date of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2022, issued by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The Agreement confirms the County as the Mental Health Plan (MHP) provider, which makes it possible to provide needed and mandated specialty mental health services to eligible Medi-Cal County residents.

DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND:
Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 5897 directs the State to implement mental health services defined in WIC Section 5800 (Adult and Older Adult Mental Health System of Care Act), WIC Section 5840 (Prevention and Early Intervention Programs), and Section 5850 (The Children's Mental Health Services Act) through contracts with county mental health programs or with counties acting jointly. For many years, HHSA has contracted with the State to serve as the MHP provider for the County. As the MHP, there are mandated services required of the County, including inpatient and residential mental health treatment, as well as outpatient treatment services. Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services for children have been provide...