TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Dina Jose - Director Corrections
REPORT BY: Anabel Silva, Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Renewal Agreement with California DHCS for Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP)
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Corrections requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign the renewal of Agreement No. 170747B (DHCS 23-30036 and 23-MCIPNAPA-28) with the California Department of Health Care Services for a maximum up to $10,400 per fiscal year for the term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026 to participate in the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Corrections (Corrections) is requesting renewal of an agreement with California Department of Health Care Services to participate in the Medi-Cal County Inmate Program (MCIP) through the term ending June 30, 2026. MCIP enables Corrections to realize reduced inmate medical costs by benefiting from Federal financial participation for eligible inmate medical costs.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Corrections Medical Services Subdivision 14000-04.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
This agreement will allow Corrections to utilize Federal funding to cover inpatient medical costs for Medi-Cal eligible County jail inmates.
Is the general fund affected?
Yes
Future fiscal impact:
Each fiscal year's expenses will be budgeted accordingly.
Consequences if not approved:
If the agreement is not approved, Corrections will be unable to access Federal funding for inpatient medical costs for Medi-Cal eligible inmates.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
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