Drug treatment programs must assess and collect fees based on client s ability to pay as defined in the Act. Clients could feel demeaned by having to show expense records and justify inability to pay. Should be based on county standards for ability to pay. It should be noted on claims that the client is receiving services pursuant to the Act. Drug Medi-Cal guidelines need to follow lower of costs or charges reimbursement principles for federal Medicaid law.
Audits needs to look at local costs.
More information is needed to determine how this all comes into play. Deletes requirements for monthly reports on county s progress. Three quarterly financial status reports must be submitted by the county no later than 30 days after the end of each of the first three quarters. All obligations must be liquidated 90 days following the end of the fiscal year. Expenditure of excess funds must be reported to and approved by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs.