Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC062 to Appropriate $110,737 in General Fund fund balance to increase Durham County’s Contract with Wellpath to Provide Comprehensive Medical Services for Inmates in the Durham County Detention Center and Residents of the Durham County Youth Home
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 13, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC062 to Appropriate $110,737 in General Fund fund balance to increase Durham County’s Contract with Wellpath to Provide Comprehensive Medical Services for Inmates in the Durham County Detention Center and Residents of the Durham County Youth Home
Per the County’s contract, Wellpath assumes financial responsibility for the first $400,000 related to the cost of off-site medical care. If costs exceed $400,000, Durham County will then be responsible for 100% of the cost of care not to exceed $150,000. Any amount for excess medical fees more than $25,000 is subject to a budget amendment approved by the Board of County Commissioner not to exceed an additional $125,000. With approval of this appropriation, the total amount of the FY 24-25 Wellpath contract is $5,297,463.
The Board of Health has approved this recommendation.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Durham County Strategic Goal: Healthy and Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Dr. Rodney Jenkins, DrPH, MHA, Public Health Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 25BCC062 to Appropriate $110,737 in General Fund fund balance to increase Durham County’s Contract with Wellpath to Provide Comprehensive Medical Services for Inmates in the Durham County Detention Center and Residents of the Durham County Youth Home
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________