Washoe County Cobblestone #28569

Nursing Home Match Program Contract

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, specifically its Divisions of Health Care Financing and Policy (DHCFP) and Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS), awarded multiple interlocal contracts to Washoe County Human Services to administer the Medicaid County Match Program. These contracts, effective from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2026, involve the county providing non-federal share funding for medical assistance to indigent individuals in long-term care facilities, with total amounts ranging from approximately $12.5 million to $37 million across different periods. The agreements include provisions for administrative services, eligibility determination, claims processing, provider reimbursement, and confidentiality, with specific amendments increasing maximum contract amounts due to rising medical costs. The contracts are governed by Nevada state law, require approval from the Nevada State Board of Examiners, and involve collaboration between state agencies and Washoe County. The awards support the strategic objective of maintaining safe, secure, and healthy communities.

Description

This is an interlocal contract between the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Washoe County Human Services to provide the non-federal share for medical care of indigent persons within the Medicaid County Match Program. The contract term is from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2026. The contract amount was amended to increase the maximum amount from $23,706,750.47 to $36,969,249.75 due to increased medical care costs. The contract supports assistance to individuals in long term care facilities under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

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