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Affiliation Agreement with House of Hope, Inc.
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Recommended Action: Approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign.
The Sedgwick County Developmental Disabilities Organization (SCDDO) enters into agreements to subcontract Intellectual and Developmental Disability (ID/DD) services in Sedgwick County to organizations and individuals that have met SRS and CDDO standards. This agreement provides the ability to bill Medicaid directly and/or receive payment from Sedgwick County for services provided for eligible individuals through August 31, 2012. House of Hope, Inc. is a current provider affiliating to provide day services, residential supports, wellness monitoring and supportive home care. They are adding two new services to their contract, targeted case management and supportive employment. House of Hope will bill Medicaid directly for these services.
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 SRS when applicable. Affiliation with House of Hope, Inc. for these additional services is cost-neutral as funding is provided on a per-person basis regardless of which provider a person chooses. The services in this 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. The affiliation with House of Hope, Inc. is necessary due to individuals selecting the agency for their services.
Financial Considerations: House of Hope, Inc. 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 House of Hope, Inc. is cost-neutral as funding is determined on a per-...
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