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Court approves new inmate health-services contract to take effect Oct. 1
Summary
Erath County approved a new contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical coverage beginning Oct. 1, citing an initial monthly base amount discussed in the meeting and a transition from a previous provider.
Erath County Commissioner's Court approved a price and service agreement with Southern Health Partners to provide inmate health services at the county jail, citing a provider transition and supply/service cost increases.
County staff explained the new contract will take effect Oct. 1 to cover a gap following the departure of the previous provider. During the discussion staff referenced an initial monthly base amount of $14,500 for covered services; additional costs for services outside the base were noted as possible depending on inmate medical needs.
The court approved the contract by motion. Commissioners and staff stressed the need to maintain continuity of medical care for incarcerated individuals during the provider transition and the new contract timeline.
