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Short OHA amendment for mental-health crisis funding introduced; no funding change
Summary
A brief amendment from the Oregon Health Authority would change how mental-health crisis funding flows (Deschutes → Crook → BestCare) without altering the funding amount; staff recommended legal review and said the item is not urgent.
A county presenter described a concise amendment from the Oregon Health Authority that adjusts the administrative path for mental-health crisis funding that BestCare provides. The speaker said historically the funds flowed through Deschutes County, then to Crook County and on to BestCare; the amendment changes the receiving agent but does not change the amount of funding.
County counsel (Richard Levin, referenced) reviewed the proposed amendment and reported no reservations. Presenters characterized the amendment as short and non-urgent and recommended placing it on a future meeting agenda for formal action if the commissioners wish. No formal vote or motion was recorded during this work session.
Next steps: staff will bring the amendment back at a subsequent meeting for formal placement on the consent agenda if commissioners request it.
