County approves small increases to early-intervention provider contracts

Cumberland County commissioners approved two contract amendments on July 10 to increase payments to early-intervention providers for additional services. Miranda Melton said the first amendment increases payment to Jenna Vander Velden by $1,761 for physical therapy services and the second increases payment to Nicole Custer by $456 for occupational therapy services. "I have 2 contract amendments for you this morning. Both are for early intervention. Both are increases needed for additional services. The first is for Jenna Vander Velden. This is an increase of $1,761, and this is for physical therapy services. Next is for Nicole Custer. She provides occupational therapy. This is an increase of $456," Melton said. Commissioners moved, seconded and approved the amendments as presented. The transcript does not show further details about the services or the contracts’ original totals.