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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 5651 County Mental Health Contracts

§ 5651 County Mental Health Contracts

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§ 5651 County Mental Health Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •Counties must follow rules for spending money on mental health services.
  • •Counties must help people who are forced into treatment and follow Medi-Cal rules.
  • •Counties must listen to local advice and protect patient rights.
  • •Counties must follow federal rules for mental health programs and share data.

Example

If someone in your family needs mental health help but can't pay, the county must provide services and follow rules to get money from Medi-Cal.

The county has to follow spending rules and make sure services are available for people who need them, even if they can't pay.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5651 County Mental Health Contracts

(a) Counties shall comply with the terms of the county mental health services performance contract. (b) The county mental health services performance contract shall include all of the following provisions: (1) That the county shall comply with the expenditure requirements of Section 17608.05. (2) That the county shall provide services to persons receiving involuntary treatment as required by Part 1 (commencing with Section 5000) and Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 5585). (3) That the county shall comply with all requirements necessary for Medi-Cal reimbursement for mental health treatment services and case management programs provided to Medi-Cal eligible individuals, including, but not limited to, the provisions set forth in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5700), and that the county shall submit cost reports and other data to the department in the form and manner determined by the State Department of Health Care Services. (4) That the local mental health advisory board has reviewed and approved procedures ensuring citizen and professional involvement at all stages of the planning process pursuant to Section 5604.2. (5) That the county shall comply with all provisions and requirements in law pertaining to patient rights. (6) That the county shall comply with all requirements in federal law and regulation, and all agreements, certifications, assurances, and policy letters, pertaining to federally funded mental health programs, including, but not limited to, the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness grant and Community Mental Health Services Block Grant programs. (7) That the county shall provide all data and information set forth in Sections 5610 and 5664. (8) That the county, if it elects to provide the services described in Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 5670), shall comply with guidelines established for program initiatives outlined in that chapter. (9) That the county shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations for all services delivered, including all laws, regulations, and guidelines of the Mental Health Services Act. (10) The State Department of Health Care Services’ ability to monitor the county’s three-year program and expenditure plan and annual update pursuant to Section 5847. (11) Other information determined to be necessary by the director, to the extent this requirement does not substantially increase county costs. (c) The State Department of Health Care Services may include contract provisions for other federal grants or county mental health programs in this performance contract. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 424, Sec. 14. (SB 1495) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

treatmentperformanceregulationportagreementpatienthealthcontract

Related Statutes

  • § 10553.15 Calworks Indian Health Clinic Program
  • § 11402.2 Supervised Independent Living Approval
  • § 11462.01 Medi-Cal Residential Program Requirements
  • § 11467 Foster Care Performance Standards
  • § 11469.2 Foster Care Performance Standards

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 5651.
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