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Commissioners renew MedTrust jail medical contract with a 3% cost increase

5113728 · July 1, 2025

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Summary

Washington County approved an annual renewal of its jail medical services contract with MedTrust, increasing the contract price by about 3% to an annual figure the county recorded in the meeting packet and continuing the existing service terms.

Washington County Commissioners Court on July 1 approved renewal of the county’s annual contract with MedTrust to provide jail medical services.

County staff reported the renewed annual contract amount as $315,008.52, reflecting a roughly 3% increase from the prior year. Staff also noted a one‑time malpractice extension charge on the packet and that all other contract terms remained unchanged from the prior agreement.

Why it matters: the jail medical contract funds medical services for detained individuals and is a recurring county expense. County staff told the court the MedTrust partnership has worked well and that the increase aligns with industry cost adjustments.

Action taken: the court approved the annual renewal by voice vote. The court record shows staff confirmed the monthly contract payment amount for county accounting and noted the contract renewal date aligned with the July 1 renewal term.