Common use of Child and Youth Improvement Clause in Contracts

Child and Youth Improvement. (2%): At least 25.0% of children and youth authorized in a FLOC, as defined in Information Item C, incorporated by reference and posted at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/behavioral- health-services-providers/behavioral-health-provider-resources/community-mental- health-contracts, shall show reliable improvement in at least one of the following CANS domains/modules: Child Risk Behaviors, Behavioral and Emotional Needs, Life Domain Functioning, Child Strengths, Adjustment to Trauma, or Substance Use. a) If the percentage improved is at least 23.8% but less than 25.0%, the amount recouped is 0.4%. b) If the percentage improved is at least 22.5% but less than 23.8%, the amount recouped is 0.8%. c) If the percentage improved is at least 21.3% but less than 22.5%, the amount recouped is 1.2%. d) If the percentage improved is at least 20.0% but less than 21.3%, the amount recouped is 1.6%. e) If the percentage improved is less than 20.0%, the amount recouped is 2.0%. 4. Child and Youth Monthly Service Provision (1%): An average of at least 65.0% of children and youth authorized in a FLOC, as defined in Information Item C, incorporated by reference and posted at: xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xxxxx.xxx/doing-business- hhs/provider-portals/behavioral-health-services-providers/behavioral-health- provider-resources/community-mental-health-contracts, shall receive at least one face-to-face or tele-video encounter each month. Encounters may be for any service and for any length of time. a) If the percentage receiving monthly services is at least 61.8% but less than 65.0%, the amount recouped is 0.2%. b) If the percentage receiving monthly services is at least 58.5% but less than 61.8%, the amount recouped is 0.4%. c) If the percentage receiving monthly services is at least 55.3% but less than 58.5%, the amount recouped is 0.6%. d) If the percentage receiving monthly services is at least 52.0% but less than 55.3%, the amount recouped is 0.8%. e) If the percentage receiving monthly services is less than 52.0%, the amount recouped is 1.0%.