To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Administration
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services Regarding Implementation of the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached participation agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services regarding implementation of the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023;
2. Approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached administrative services agreement with the California Department of Health Care Services regarding implementation of the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program in Humboldt County for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023;
3. Authorize the Assistant Department of Health and Human Services Director and the Humboldt County Sherriff, or designees thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office; and
4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to return one (1) fully executed original copy of the attached participation agreement, and two (2) fully executed original copies of the attached administrative services agreement, to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for submittal to the California Department of Health Care Services.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund (1100)
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Penal Code and Title 15 of 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 of Humboldt currently co...
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