Memorandum
Date: July 16, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Elise Jones, Lake County Behavioral Health Services
Subject: Presentation of Billing and Fiscal Data from Lake County Behavioral Health Services and status of repayment to short-term loan from the General Fund.
Executive Summary: Behavioral Health (BH) has experienced payment delays due to state budget timelines, delaying payments for all billing sent after May 20th until August-a standard practice. Despite these challenges, our financial outlook is improving:
* June MH Medical Payments: BH received $1,173,614.04 in Medi-Cal payments, consistent with pre-CalAIM payment reform and EHR issue levels.
* MH Expenditures: As of June 30th, BH has disbursed $20,090,576.37 for contracted services, salaries, and operating expenses.
* MH Revenue: Total revenue received through June 30th is $20,389,413.74. This includes grant funds, Medi-Cal payments, Client Payments, Private Insurance, Realignment monies, and MHSA funding.
* Future Payments: Estimated medical payments for MH services billed after May 20th amount to $6,241,433.04.
* SUDS Revenue: Total revenue received through June 30th is $10,213,724.38. This includes grant funds, Medi-Cal payments, Client Payments, Private Insurance, and Realignment monies
* SUDS Expenditures: As of June 30th, SUDS has disbursed $9,819,522.73 for contracted services, salaries, and operating expenses.
* Outlook: We anticipate returning to normal operations by August as financial issues stabilize post-budget approval.
Despite recent challenges, BH remains committed to financial stability and service continuity. We appreciate your ongoing support during this period.
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