To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Mental Health
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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First Amendment to the Mental Health Organizational Provider Services Agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center Regarding the Provision of Children’s Specialty Mental Health Treatment Services to Eligible Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Residing 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 first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center regarding the provision of children’s specialty mental health treatment services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020; and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to route a fully executed copy of the attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center to the Department of Health and Human Services - Contract Unit for further processing.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Mental Health Fund
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors has authorized the Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health (DHHS - Mental Health) to operate the County of Humboldt’s Mental Health Plan. The provision of specialty mental health treatment services to all Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Humboldt County that meet necessary criteria is, and will remain, the responsibility of DHHS - Mental Health. Therefore, since April 1998, DHHS - Mental Health has contracted with qualified specialty mental health providers, including Humboldt Family Service Center, who have historically served Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Humboldt County. DHHS - Mental Health has established a provider network with in-county as well as out-of-county providers for referrals of Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Humboldt County to ensure that such beneficiaries have a choice of appropriate providers.
On July 31, 2018 (item C-27), the Board approved the current mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center, an in-county organizational provider, for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020. The attached first amendment to the above-referenced mental health organizational provider services agreement will increase the maximum amount payable thereunder in order to cover unexpected utilization of the children’s specialty mental health treatment services provided by Humboldt Family Service Center.
Accordingly, DHHS - Mental Health recommends that the Board approve, and authorize the Chair of the Board to execute, the attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center regarding the provision of children’s specialty mental health treatment services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Humboldt County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center will increase the maximum amount payable thereunder from $106,000 to $156,000 for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020.
Expenditure appropriations related to the attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center have been included in the approved fiscal year 2018-19 budget for DHHS - Mental Health Administration in fund 1170, budget unit 424. Funding is available through Medi-Cal federal financial participation and state realignment revenues for mental health managed care and early periodic screening diagnosis and treatment. As a result, approval of the attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center will not impact the Humboldt County General Fund.
STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Framework by ensuring continued opportunities for improved safety and health, protecting vulnerable populations and providing appropriate levels of services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose not to approve the attached first amendment to the mental health organizational provider services agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center regarding the provision of children’s specialty mental health treatment services to eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries residing in Humboldt County. However, this alternative is not recommended since it would require DHHS - Mental Health to directly provide the children’s specialty mental health treatment services currently being provided by Humboldt Family Service Center, which is not feasible at this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. First Amendment to the Mental Health Organizational Provider Services Agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center dated July 31, 2018
2. Mental Health Organizational Provider Services Agreement with Humboldt Family Service Center Regarding the Provision of Children’s Specialty Mental Health Treatment Services to Eligible Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Residing in Humboldt County dated July 31, 2018
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: C-7; C-8; C-6; D-13; C-26; C-18; C-11; C-15; C-24; C-27
Meeting of: 10/24/06; 06/05/07; 06/17/08; 06/22/10; 06/12/12; 08/13/13; 06/06/14; 04/05/16; 06/28/16; 07/31/18
File No.: 19-802