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a. Adopt and approve the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan and Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29 (Integrated Plan);
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the official Board of Supervisors Certification (attached), as recommended by the Behavioral Health Director, attesting that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and approved this Integrated Plan and the County will meet its realignment obligations pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code section 14197.71 or other applicable guidance, without utilizing waitlists;
c. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director and the County Administrator Officer or their designee to submit the approved Integrated Plan to the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and to execute all required DHCS certifications, assurances, and related documents necessary for submission and approval; and
d. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director to execute non-substantive, technical, or clerical amendments, revisions, and corrections required by DHCS, provided that such changes do not materially alter the scope, funding priorities, or policy direction of the approved Integrated Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt and approve the County of Monterey Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan and Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2028-29 (Integrated Plan);
b. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the official Board of Supervisors Certification (attached), as recommended by the Behavioral Health Director, attesting that the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and approved this Integrated Plan and the County will meet its realignment obligations pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code section 14197.71 or other applicable guidance, without utilizing waitlists;
c. Authorize the Behavioral Health Director and the County Administ...
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