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State officials say behavioral health managed-care vendor resolved early payment problems; liquidated damages imposed
Summary
Department of Health and Welfare officials told lawmakers that the July 2024 launch of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan created system and payment challenges for some providers; the department said the contractor Magellan has returned to compliance and the state has imposed liquidated damages and corrective actions
Department of Health and Welfare leaders told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee that implementation of the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) created initial payment disruptions for some behavioral health and federally qualified health centers, but the contractor has addressed many of the issues and is on corrective action.
Alex Adams, director of the department, said the contract scope was large and the department expected “speed bumps” after the July 1, 2024, go-live. Juliette Sharon, deputy director who…
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