County Renews Regional Mental Health Contract With Avera

Yellow Medicine County, as part of a multi-county consortium, is renewing its Purchase of Service Agreement with Avera McKennan for adult inpatient behavioral health and civil commitment-related services from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. The contract caps daily hospital charges at $1,395 with additional professional services billed at 75% of regular charges and includes automatic 2.5% annual rate increases and two-year renewal terms unless terminated.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $1,395 per day for hospital services, plus 75% of regular charges for specified professional and emergency services, with certain medical costs paid at 75% of charges up to $10,000

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

07/01/2026 to 06/30/2028, with automatic two-year renewal terms

Renewal date

2028-06-30

Renewal

Initial term 07/01/2026–06/30/2028; agreement will automatically renew for subsequent two-year terms unless either party gives at least 30 days’ written notice prior to the end of the initial or any renewal term. The daily rate automatically increases by 2.5% on each anniversary of the effective date and remains in effect for the remainder of the term unless amended in writing by both parties.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Yellow Medicine County Agenda Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-07-07

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Yellow Medicine County?

Avera Mckennan Dba Avera Behavioral Health Center was awarded this professional services contract by Yellow Medicine County, as recorded on July 6, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $1,395 per day for hospital services, plus 75% of regular charges for specified professional and emergency services, with certain medical costs paid at 75% of charges up to $10,000.

How much is the Avera Mckennan Dba Avera Behavioral Health Center contract with Yellow Medicine County worth?

The Avera Mckennan Dba Avera Behavioral Health Center contract with Yellow Medicine County is valued at Not to exceed $1,395 per day for hospital services, plus 75% of regular charges for specified professional and emergency services, with certain medical costs paid at 75% of charges up to $10,000, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Yellow Medicine County Agenda Board of Commissioners Meeting 2026-07-07 (Agenda), dated July 6, 2026 from Yellow Medicine County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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