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Board approves contract to implement mandated CalAIM prerelease Medi‑Cal processes in county juvenile and jail facilities
Summary
Kings County supervisors approved an agreement with California Forensic Medical Group to help the probation and sheriff’s offices implement federally funded CalAIM 1115 prerelease and reentry planning and Medi‑Cal linkage requirements.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. to provide consultative services to the probation department and sheriff’s office for implementation of CalAIM Section 1115 prerelease and reentry requirements.
Deputy Probation Officer Wendy Dibble told the board that, as of Jan. 1, 2023, counties are mandated to implement prerelease Medi‑Cal application processes in county jails and juvenile facilities. Dibble said the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) received federal approval under the CalAIM 1115 demonstration, enabling dissemination of capacity-building funds—up to $410 million statewide—to support planning and implementation of prerelease and reentry services.
Dibble asked the board to approve the agreement with California Forensic Medical Group to assist the probation department and sheriff’s office in carrying out the mandated initiative. After no public comment, the board voted to approve the contract; the clerk recorded five votes in favor.
Why it matters: The CalAIM 1115 demonstration funding aims to help counties coordinate pre-release medical and behavioral health services and link justice-involved individuals to Medi‑Cal managed care plans prior to reentry.
What’s next: The contract will support county work to coordinate care and Medi‑Cal enrollment in the 90 days before release; staff said they are available to answer operational questions as implementation proceeds.
