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Health officials report program cuts and a billing mix-up; prosecutor and auditor to seek correction
Summary
Adams County health officials reported elimination of the Behavior Health Program and a 50% caseload drop after a location move; Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam said CareSource insurance payments are being routed to the wrong county entity because multiple departments share the same EIN, and Auditor David Gifford will seek guidance from the Auditor of State.
Adams County Board of Health officials met with the commissioners on Feb. 2 to report operational changes and a billing issue affecting payments for public-health services.
Health Commissioner Jason Work and Nursing Director Bonnie Pertuset told the board the Behavior Health Program has been eliminated and caseloads dropped by roughly 50% since the department moved to its Rice Drive location. The department also received a five-year reaccreditation.
Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam alerted the board that CareSource insurance payments were being sent to the incorrect entity because multiple county departments share the same Employer Identification Number (EIN) under the county’s arrangements. The minutes record that Auditor David Gifford said he would contact the Auditor of the State for suggestions on correcting the payment routing.
The board heard the report but the minutes do not record a policy action at this meeting to change billing procedures; the record indicates follow-up with the Auditor of the State is planned to resolve the routing problem.
