Common use of Purpose and Objectives of This Agreement Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Objectives of This Agreement. 1. The purpose of this Agreement is to direct the development of a sustainable service delivery system for intensive home and community based mental health services to Medicaid eligible children and youth, in substantial compliance with Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, and specifically the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) provisions of Medicaid, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396d(r)(5), 1396a(a)(10)(A), 1396a(a)(43) and 1396d(a)(4)(B). The specific objective of this Agreement is the development and successful implementation of a five-year plan that delivers Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) and supports statewide,1 consistent with the principles and goals stated herein, in a sustained manner over time. Further, this Agreement is intended to result in all eligible Class members receiving timely WISe services that are medically necessary.