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File #: 25-2196   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 11/14/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 12/2/2025 Final action: 12/2/2025
Title: Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000)
Attachments: 1. Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling PHP BH MSA 1st Amendment 110725, 2. Back-up Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling LLC PHP BH Contract 24-455-IHC eff 060124 to 093025

SUBJECT

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Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health care services. (estimated annual amount less than $100,000)

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DESCRIPTION

The amendment to the behavioral health services agreement will allow Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC to continue providing behavioral health care services to qualified county residents enrolled in the Polk HealthCare Plan. 

The agreement was effective June 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. This first amendment effective October 1, 2025 extends the term of the agreement through September 30, 2028, adjusts the fee schedule, and allows for more billable services.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the first amendment to the Polk HealthCare Plan Behavioral Health Services Agreement with Wallace Mental Health & Addiction Counseling, LLC for behavioral health care services.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funds are available in the Indigent Health Care Funds.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Paula C. McGhee, Provider Services and Contract Manager, Health and Human Services Division at 863-519-2003

Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204