TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: July 29, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Cherie Johnson
PHONE:
707-234-6618
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Katie S. Ford
PHONE:
707-234-6610
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive Agreement with Magellan Health Services of California, Inc. Employer Services in the Amount of $90,000 for an Agreement Term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to Provide an Employee Assistance Program
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve Retroactive Agreement with Magellan Health Services of California, Inc. Employer Services in the amount of $90,000 for an Agreement term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to provide an Employee Assistance Program; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On February 28, 2023, the Board approved Agreement No. 23-026 with Magellan Health Services of California, Inc. Employer Services and the Board approved amendment to Agreement No. 23-026-A1 on December 5, 2023, and an amendment to the Agreement on June 17, 2024.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Magellan Health Services of California, Inc. - Employer Services (Magellan) has offered Employee Assistance Program services to Mendocino County employees and their dependents since October 2014. The current agreement includes up to 10 in-person counseling sessions per 12-month period per issue for employees and their household members. Additionally, Law Enforcement Personnel have access to a separate First Responder EAP, providing 10 in-person counseling sessions per issue, culturally tailored to their needs. The contract is retroactive due to timing delays in the finalization process. While County staff completed the necessary steps on schedule, execution was extended while awaiting completion of documentation and required signatures from the vendor.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
If not approved return to staff with fu...
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