DATE: June 21, 2022
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Agreement with Beacon Health Options of California, Inc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Beacon Health Options of California, Inc., to provide substance use disorder residential authorizations, effective July 1, 2022, not to exceed five consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $5,842,200.
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action, which will allow the Department of Behavioral Health to continue authorizing substance use disorder residential services for persons who are assessed as needing that level of care. The authorization of substance use disorder residential services is a requirement of the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS) as well as the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The recommended agreement will be funded with Behavioral Health Realignment Funds. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If your Board does not approve the recommended action, substance use disorder residential authorizations will not be implemented, placing the Department out of compliance with DHCS requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The maximum compensation is $5,842,200 and will be offset with Behavioral Health Realignment Funds. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues will be included in the Department's Org 5630 FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget and in subsequent budget requests for the duration of the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Substance use disorder residential authorizations for the County contracted substance use disorder residential providers is required by DHCS for persons seeking treatment services, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the DHC...
Click here for full text