To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Behavioral Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Intergovernmental Agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services Regarding the Transfer of Public Funds
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Waive the requirements of the Humboldt County Nuclear-Free Ordinance with regard to the attached intergovernmental agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services as the contract provides no direct conflict with the intent of Nuclear-Free Ordinance;
2. Approve, and authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute, the attached intergovernmental agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services regarding the transfer of certain public funds for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026;
3. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services - Behavioral Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments to the attached intergovernmental 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 provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit with one (1) certified copy of the Board order related to this item.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Behavioral Health Fund (1170-424); Alcohol and Drug Fund (1180-425)
DISCUSSION:
On June 22, 2023, the California Department of Health Care Services ("DHCS") issued Behavioral Health Information Notice No. 23-026 for the purpose of notifying Mental Health Plans, Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System counties, and Drug Medi-Cal counties, of changes to DHCS policies and procedures related to behavioral health intergovernmental transfers. Specifically, Behavioral Health Information Notice No. 23-02...
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