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Barstow Unified renews MCF Consulting contract to support Medi‑Cal billing
Summary
The Barstow Unified trustees approved a one‑year renewal with MCF Consulting to continue guidance and processing for Medi‑Cal reimbursement, with staff saying limited district staffing — not consultant performance — constrained potential additional claims.
The Barstow Unified School District Board on July 7 approved a professional‑service renewal with MCF Consulting for the 2026–27 year to support Medi‑Cal billing and related reimbursement work.
Board members pulled the item from consent to ask whether past shortfalls in reimbursements were caused by contractor error or district capacity. Scott Godfrey, presenting the item for district staff, said the consultant provides guidance and training for the district’s practical and SpedCare billing systems and that reimbursements reflect the number and type of eligible staff the district has, not consultant negligence. “We’ve been getting back all the reimbursements that we submit,” Godfrey said, adding the district can recover more only if it expands eligible services or staff (for example by hiring social workers or additional credentialed nurses) so more time‑study participants can bill.
Trustees discussed whether the district had under‑claimed historically; Godfrey said the district has used MCF Consulting at the capacity permitted by its current staffing and described the contract as a partnership that helps ensure compliance and correct entry into the billing systems. The board moved, seconded and approved the renewal on a voice vote.
The contract is intended to continue training for annual time‑study participants, guidance on documentation and use of the practical/SpedCare systems, and assistance in processing Medi‑Cal reimbursements through the consultant partnership. The board did not provide a roll‑call vote tally in the public record for the approval. The item will remain on the district’s procurement and contract schedule for 2026–27.
What’s next: staff said expanding the district’s eligible staff or hours would be required before the district could materially increase Medi‑Cal claims; the consultant will continue training and processing under the renewed agreement.
