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 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
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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 # 23-MCIPHUMBOLDT-12 and two original copies of the MCIP Agreement for Administrative Services # 23-30022;
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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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund 1100, Medical Care Budget 490
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 the correctional facility for an expected stay of more than 24 hours, and the inmate is found to be Medi-Cal eligible.
The California Department of Health Car...
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