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HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY / MENTAL HEALTH
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Executive Director to sign the agreement with Victor Community Support Services, Inc. (VCSS) for the purpose of Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services for eligible children and transitional aged youth (TAY) for rates set forth in Exhibit B of the agreement, with the maximum compensation not to exceed $2,000,000, effective 7/1/25 and shall terminate 6/30/26
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Financial Impact:
Costs will be paid for with Mental Health Services Act funds and/or Mental Health Realignment funds allocated for medically necessary services. Budget Unit is 40131 for Mental Health. There is no impact to the general fund.
Background Information:
This renewal agreement with Victor Community Support Services provides mental health services to eligible children and transitional aged youth (ages 16-25) in Tehama County that meet medical necessity as defined by Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health, as well as case-by-case uninsured or non-Medi-Cal eligible children and youth. This agreement is necessary for meeting Network Adequacy Standards established by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). If the agreement is not approved, the Agency would need to look for another vendor to provide specialty mental health services for youth as outlined in the County's contract with the Department of Health Care Services.