Shasta County Board of Supervisors Approves $25 Million Jail Health Contract with Mediko

Shasta County supervisors have greenlit a $25 million deal with Mediko for jail health services starting July 2026. Learn how the new contract targets rising costs.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 9:50 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Jefferson Public Radio

New Partnership for Jail Healthcare

During its Tuesday, March 10, 2026 meeting, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a base contract totaling $25,023,769 with Mediko, Inc. The agreement transitions the facility's healthcare operations to a new provider following a competitive bidding process (RFP 26-02) that drew eight different proposals. Mediko, which recently expanded into California through similar contracts in San Benito County, was selected following detailed negotiations focused on cost-efficiency and clinical accountability.

Scope of Services and Specialized Care

The three-year contract, which includes two automatic one-year renewal options, covers a wide array of essential services for adult detainees, including:

General medical, dental, and vision care.

Comprehensive behavioral and mental health services.