TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jennifer Yasumoto, Director Health and Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Angeles, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Approval of Certification with Department of Health Care Services for California Children's Services
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign a certification statement with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, confirming the County's agreement to comply with all applicable provisions governing the California Children's Services (CCS) program (Agreement No. 230315B).
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of today's action will confirm the County's agreement to comply with all applicable federal and state laws governing the CCS program in order to act as an "agent of Medi-Cal" for Medi-Cal beneficiaries with eligible medical conditions. The CCS program is administered by the Children's Medical Services (CMS) Branch of DHCS.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Health and Human Services
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
This certification statement is only valid for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Consequences if not approved:
County will be unable to draw down State and Federal funding for this program, and will be unable to reimburse HHSA's Public Health for program expenses for mandatory activities.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to ch...
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