TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health & Human Services Agency
REPORT BY: Gaby Garcia, Staff Services Analyst II
SUBJECT: Agreement with Side by Side, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Health and Human Services requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to:
1. Terminate the current Agreement No. 170673B with Side by Side, Inc. for a maximum of $650,000; and
2. Sign a new Agreement No. 220092B with Side by Side, Inc. for a maximum of $650,000 with the term commencing upon approval through June 30, 2022, with a provision for four annual renewals to provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services and Katie A services to Napa County clients.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Side-by-Side provides a highly specialized type of Medi-Cal covered services to children, known as Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), Intensive Care Coordination (ICC), and Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS). ICC and IHBS are provided through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit to all children and youth who are under the age of 21, who are eligible for the full scope of Medi-Cal services, and who meet medical necessity criteria for Specialty Mental Health Services.
ICC and IHBS must be provided to all children and youth with serious emotional problems, including those children who are members of the specific legal Katie A subclass. The provider travels throughout the North Bay to serve children wherever needed. Side-by-Side is the only provider currently available to provide TBS services to clients of Health and Human Services Agency.
The purpose of today's requested action will terminate the current Agreement with Side by Side and replace it with a new Agreement that includes updated terms and conditions. The new Agreement will also update provider codes and fiscal language found in the Scope of Work and Compensation exhibits. Side by Side, Inc. is not a local vendor.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budg...
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