To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Renewal of Agreements with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP) covering Fiscal Years 2026-2027, 2027-2028, and 2028-2029
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute one original copy of the MCIP Participation Agreement # 26-MCIPHUMBOLDT-12 and two original copies of the MCIP Agreement for Administrative Services # 26-60117 (Attachments 1-2); and
2. Authorize the Sheriff, Correctional Captain or Deputy Director of Financial & Support Services to approve and execute any amendments related to these agreements upon review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return all original, executed copies of the agreements to the Correctional Captain for forwarding to DHCS.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Penal Code and Title 15 to the California Code of Regulations - Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, counties are mandated to provide emergency and basic medical services to all inmates housed in county correctional and detention facilities. The county currently contracts with Wellpath, previously California Forensic Medical Group for onsite medical services. The cost of offsite, inpatient services for inmates is the responsibility of the county.
Federal law prohibits claiming Medicaid funds for healthcare services provided to inmates residing in correctional facilities. There is an exception to this federal prohibition when an inmate receives inpatient services at a medical facility located off the grounds of t...
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