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and submit a status update on the implementation plan by October 15, 1 2022. 2 (68)(a) $31,000,000 of the coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund 3 —federal appropriation is provided on a one-time basis solely for the 4 authority to provide assistance payments to behavioral health 5 providers serving medicaid and state-funded clients. In prioritizing 6 the allocation of this funding, the authority must take the following 7 into account: 8 (i) The differential impact the pandemic has had on different 9 types of providers; 10 (ii) Other state and federal relief funds providers have received 11 or are eligible to apply for; and 12 (iii) Equitable distribution of assistance including 13 consideration of geographic location and providers serving members of 14 historically disadvantaged communities. 15 (b) To be eligible for assistance, the behavioral health 16 providers must: 17 (i) Have experienced lost revenue or increased expenses that are 18 a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency; 19 (ii) Self–attest that the lost revenue or expenses are not funded 20 by any other government or private entity; 21 (iii) Agree to operate in accordance with the requirements of 22 applicable federal, state, and local public health guidance and 23 directives; and 24 (iv) Agree to comply with federal guidance on the use of 25 coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery funds. 26 (c) Provider assistance is subject to the availability of amounts 27 provided in this subsection. 28 (69)(a) $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 29 fiscal year 2022 and $375,000 of the general fund—state appropriation 30 for fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for a one-time grant to 31 Island county to fund a pilot program to improve behavioral health 32 outcomes for young people in rural communities. In administering the 33 pilot program, Island county shall coordinate with school districts, 34 community groups, and health care providers to increase access to 35 behavioral health programs for children and youth aged birth to 24 36 years of age. The grant funds shall be used to coordinate and expand 37 behavioral health services. The grant funding must not be used to 38 supplant funding from existing programs. No more than 10 percent of 39 p. 1030 ESSB 5187.SL