Central Point of Coordination (CPC) is the term adopted by the State County Management Committee to define the “Single Point of Entry” required by the Iowa Code, Chapter 331 (also referred to as Senate File 69).

Central Point of Coordination (CPC) is the term adopted by the State County Management Committee to define the “Single Point of Entry” required by the Iowa Code, Chapter 331(also referred to as Senate File 69). CPC is an administrative function and is a part of the managed system required by the code.

CPC Responsibilities:

	Accept CPC applications from residents of Page County who are requesting County funding for services funded by the county mental health budget;
	Determine what county in Iowa is responsible for funding services for the applicant (this is also called legal settlement), or if the State of Iowa is responsible (called a state case);
	Determine if the applicant is financially eligible for funding;
	Authorize funding for services, according to the guidelines of the County Mental Health Management Plan;
	Develop the annual county mental health budget;
	Negotiate rates and monitor contract with service providers;
	Collect data of individuals served and Page dollars spent from the county mental health budget;
	Submit required reports to the Iowa Department of Human Services;
	Inform people of the services and supports available in Page County;
	Manage the funding of the State Payment Program for individuals determined to be a state case living in Page County.