Local behavioral‑health provider urges short contract and county pressure after 4,000 denied PacificSource claims BestCare told Crook County commissioners that PacificSource’s contract reconfiguration and claims‑processing errors left 4,000 denials and a recent 10‑week payment halt; BestCare asked the board to support a six‑month contract and pressure PacificSource and OHA for remedies.

BestCare is calling for urgent action after facing 4,000 claim denials and a shocking 10-week payment freeze from PacificSource, jeopardizing vital mental health services in Crook County.

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Crook County approves advisory appointments, mental-health funding agreement and pushes ODOT for safety fixes on Highway 126 The board approved appointments to advisory committees, accepted an intergovernmental agreement and local plan for community mental health funding, and voted to send ODOT a letter seeking temporary speed feedback signs, speed reviews and long-term roundabout funding after a recent fatal crash on US-126.

Crook County just took major steps to enhance community safety and mental health support after a tragic crash on Highway 126!

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Provider warns PacificSource'9s proposed 17% cut could force Crook County to curtail intensive mental-health programs Melissa Thompson of VESTS Care told Crook County commissioners PacificSource is proposing a 17% reduction to the county'9s community mental health contract (about $500,000), a change that could jeopardize intensive services such as ACT, wraparound and in-home behavioral health treatment while providers seek alternate funding.

A proposed 17% cut to Crook County's community mental health funding could jeopardize essential services for the most vulnerable residents.

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