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Commissioners approve amended health-services deal for jail with Correct Health Harris LLC
Summary
Harris County approved an amendment increasing payment to Correct Health Harris LLC by about 3.9% in the final year of its contract; officials noted a state per-diem raise from $24 to $30 will increase county revenue by roughly $328,000 annually.
Harris County commissioners approved an amendment to the health services agreement with Correct Health Harris LLC, the company that provides medical care to inmates at the Harris County jail under a contract that began in 2018.
The amendment as presented includes an increase of approximately 3.9%, consistent with expected increases for similar services at the county jail under other providers. County staff noted that the state increased the per-diem from $24 to $30; staff member Camman said, "the state increased the per diem amount from $24 to $30. We've already signed that agreement ... this will increase the revenues ... approximately $328,000 a year." The board moved, seconded and approved the amendment; no roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
Staff advised this is the final year of the Correct Health Harris LLC agreement. Commissioners provided no further debate in the transcript and approved the requested amendment.
Action taken: motion to approve the amendment to the health services agreement with Correct Health Harris LLC was made, seconded and approved on voice vote.
