Consideration to Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement Between the County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health for Specialty Mental Health Services for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Summary

This item is an amendment to an existing agreement between the County of Lake and Community Behavioral Health for specialty mental health services for Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. This is the fifth amendment to the original agreement.

Key changes in this amendment include:

• Increased Contract Maximum: The total compensation payable under the agreement is increased by $10,000,000.00, bringing the new contract maximum to $25,600,000.00. This increase is to support continued service delivery and projected utilization.
• Authorization of Administrative Services: The County authorizes reimbursement for certain non-billable administrative services, including LPS conservatorship evaluations and Quality Assurance (QA) services. These services will be reimbursed at the hourly rates established in Exhibit B for the corresponding professional classification and must be billed separately.

Citizen Impact

This amendment increases funding for mental health services provided by Community Behavioral Health, potentially ensuring continued or expanded access to care for residents. It also clarifies that certain administrative functions supporting these services are eligible for reimbursement.

Confidence

high