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Second Amendment to Sullivan Gang Care Center Affiliation Agreement.
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Recommended Action: Approve the amendment and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization (SCDDO) enters into agreements to subcontract Intellectual and Developmental Disability (ID/DD) services in Sedgwick County to organizations and individuals that have met Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and CDDO standards. The agreement provides the ability to bill Medicaid directly and/or receive payment from Sedgwick County for services provided for eligible individuals. Sullivan Gang Care Center is amending their agreement to add Residential Services in order to bill Medicaid for services rendered.
Analysis: SCDDO is required to contract with qualified providers that have been chosen by an individual who is eligible to receive the services and that have been licensed to provide services by KDADS when applicable. Affiliation is cost-neutral as funding is provided on a per-person basis regardless of which provider a person chooses. The services in the amended agreement will be billed directly to Medicaid.
Alternatives: Per the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act (39-1806 c.5), SCDDO is required to contract with qualified providers who have been chosen by an individual eligible for services. Amending the affiliation agreement with Sullivan Gang Care Center is necessary due to individuals selecting the agency for their services. Sullivan Gang Care Center has met the necessary contracting requirements.
Financial Considerations: Sullivan Gang Care Center will bill Medicaid directly for services provided. Because the ID/DD service system works on a reimbursement basis, funding will not be paid to providers until after the service has been provided and verified. Contracting with Sullivan Gang Care Center is cost-neutral as funding is determined on a per-person basis as opposed to funding of individual agencies.
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