Title
Amendment to the Affiliation Agreement with the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas.
Body
Recommended Action: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign.
Background: The affiliation agreement allows the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas (MHA) to receive payment from Medicaid for mental health services provided for adults and youth with a serious mental illness. Services are billed through COMCARE, as the community mental health center for Sedgwick County, and payment is made to MHA only after reimbursement funds are received from Medicaid. The Mental Health Association provides case management services for adults and children,attendant care, parent support, peer support, case conference, and psychosocial rehabilitation services. The services provided under this contract will follow all applicable standards as required by law, regulation, and accrediting agencies.
This amendment outlines the new compensation rates with a 4 percent reduction in Kansas Medical allowable rates that become effective July 1, 2016. Payments to MHA are funded through Medicaid revenue and are only made after a review of service transactions and documentation ensures compliance with all regulations.
Alternatives: The services provided under this agreement help support adults and youth with a mental illness, and without them, individuals may have delayed and/or decreased access to the services needed to help them live successfully in the community.
Term: 01/01/16-12/31/16
Financial Considerations
Cost: MHA provides approximately $5.5 million in services throughout the contract year.
Funding Source: 310686-17 and 310646-17 Affiliate Billing/ Medicaid Pass Through
Budget Authority Adjustment: Sufficient budget authority is included in the 2016 budget; no additional authority is requested.
Legal Considerations: The authority for this action is K.S.A. 19-101. A simple majority vote is required.
Policy Considerations: All Sedgwick Coun...
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