RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT a resolution authorizing the County to participate in the California Department of Health Care Services’ one-time Housing Funds for Whole Person Care Pilots funding opportunity that would provide the County $2,058,505.04 in specified Housing Funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A one-time allocation from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in the amount of of $2,058,505.04 will be payable to the County.
BACKGROUND:
The 2019-20 Governor’s Budget invests $100 million State General Fund (one-time with multi-year spending authority through June 30, 2025) for active Whole Person Care (WPC) Pilot programs that provide housing services. The Whole Person Care Pilot program coordinates health, behavioral health and social services in a patient-centered manner with the goal of improved beneficiary health and well-being. Many of these pilot programs target individuals who are mentally ill and are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness and have a demonstrated medical need for housing and/or supportive services.
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