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CPMT told provider rate increases may hinge on state budget; about half of returned contracts request higher rates
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Summary
The CPMT was told 15 provider contracts had been returned and about half included requested rate increases; staff warned that a Senate budget line could delay OCS rate-setting to July 1, 2023, otherwise rates could go live July 1, 2022, and members discussed potential vendor ramifications.
At the April 25 meeting the CSA coordinator told CPMT members that 15 provider contracts had been returned to the office and roughly half included letters requesting increases to service rates.
Staff explained that Office of Children’s Services (OCS) rate setting is dependent on the state budget currently being negotiated by the General Assembly. The Senate’s version of the budget contains a line item that would delay rate-setting until July 1, 2023; if that line item is not adopted the set rates could go live on July 1, 2022. Members expressed concern that a cap on vendor rate increases could prompt some providers to cancel their contracts.
Sherri Hale discussed the possible ramifications for vendors if a cap on rate increases were imposed. The coordinator also distributed the CSA Local Agency Annual Risk Assessment Survey for FY2023; members present completed and returned the survey and the coordinator (Ms. Trigg) will compile responses and submit the county’s consolidated survey electronically. CPMT members were advised to expect further updates to provider rates contingent on the General Assembly’s budget action.