HomeMy WebLinkAbout840594.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF 1985 DENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO, AND THE WELD COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home
Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the
affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the 1985 Dental Care Contract between Weld County,
Colorado, and the Weld County Dental Society has been presented to
the Board of County Commissioners for approval, and
WHEREAS, the total amount of said contract shall not exceed
$15 , 000 . 00 , and
WHEREAS, the further terms are as stated in the contract, a
copy being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has studied said
contract and deems it advisable to approve the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the 1985 Dental Care
Contract between Weld County and the Weld County Dental Society
be , and hereby is , approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and
hereby is , authorized to sign said contract.
840'594
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of
December, A.D. , 1984 .
,. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: Q4c� A,k4tU.,r h& WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Cerk and Recorder-1.,.,4.„.. (and Clerk to the Board Norman Carlson, Chairman
BY: ine son, Pro-Tem
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CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE e e �
This agreement made and entered into this /49 day of 19 �T `,7 by and
between the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF COLORADO,
hereinafter referred to as "County" and The WELD.COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY, hereinafter
referred to as "Society".
WITNESSETH:
For and in eonsideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth herein, the
parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. Purpose.
The purpose of this agreement is to set forth the framework under which the Dental
Care Program of the Weld County Department of Social Services shall be administered.
The sum of $15,000.00 has been appropriated by County for said program for calendar
year 1985. It is the the mutual agreement and understanding of parties i,eie Lu Lnai
the total amount to be paid by County during calendar year 1985 shall not exceed
said $15,000.00 and that when this budgeted amount is depleted, no provision shall
be made for further dental care services.
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Participating dentists, as well as Social Services staff, must cooperatively monitor
use of this program in order to utilize the limited funds effectively & efficiently.
2. Eligible Recipients.
County shall be responsible for payment for dental services provided by members of
Society to eligible recipients only after County has verified eligibility either
orally or in writing. Eligibility for such services under this program shall be
within the sound discretion of County, but shall be available only where alternative
resources such as MEDICAID, MEDICARE, or OLD AGE PENSION benefits are not available.
For all applicants for services who are over the age of 60 the Colorado Old Age
Pension Dental Program shall be utilized.
3. Qualifications of Providers.
Only members of Society who are in good standing in their accredited Society and/or
Association shall receive appointments as participating members of the County Dental
Program.
4. Fees for Services.
A. Fees for services shall be charged by participating dentists in accordance with the
schedule set forth in Society's current "Fee Schedule for County Indigents". Ser-
vices shall be limited to emergency dental care and after providing dental care
relating to an acute episode, the dentist shall refer the patient to available
federally funded clinics in order to secure non-emergency care.
B. Prompt billing for completed services is imperative. No authorization shall be
made for billings which are submitted more than 120 days after the date of service.
C. The maximum coverage under the agreement shall be the sum of $100.00 per person
per year, and the patient shall be responsible for paying 10% of the billed amount.
Any charges in excess of $100.00 shall be the sole responsibility of the patient-
recipient. The dentist rendering services shall be responsible for collection of
any amounts for which the patient-recipient is responsible.
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5. Adjudicating Committee.
The Adjudicating Committee, consisting of representatives of the Dental Society,
shall recommend policies and initiate procedures for this Dental Contract, and
shall review the billings and adjudicate, consistent with this Agreement, any
unusual fees. Decisions of this committee shall be final and binding to all
doctors who participate in this contract. It is expressly understood, however,
that any member of the Weld County Dental Society may be present at any meeting
of such committee and have full opportunity to examine the books to see that the
funds are divided fairly and without prejudice among all participating doctors
who have performed services. The members of this committee act only as agents
for the Society and in no case shall they be held personally liable for such acts.
6. Submittal of Vouchers.
Vouchers for payment shall be submitted to the Weld County Dental Society, c/o
Gilbert H. Sydney, D.D.S. , P.C. ; 1741 Greeley Mall, Greeley, CO 80631. When sub-
mitting vouchers for payment, members of the Society shall itemize all costs.
Together with the itemized fees for services and laboratory costs, such statement
must show the recipient's name, description of services rendered, and the amounts
paid by the patient/recipient. Failure to comply with these provisions shall
result in disapproval of the charges by the Adjudicating Committee.
7. Members of Society Independent Contractors.
It is expressly understood by the parties hereto that members of the Society are
not employees of County but are independent contractors and shall be solely re-
sponsible for their actions and those of their employees.
8. Amendment.
This agreement may be amended by the parties hereto at any time, provided such
amendment is reduced to writing, signed by both parties and incorporated herein
as an amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and
year first above written.%ATTEST: Il ,,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Cle and Recorder WEL COUNTY, COLORADO
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To Tom David, County Attorney Date December 19, 1984
COLORADO From Gene McKenna, Director, Social Services
Subject. Contract for Dental Care
Tom,
Please find attached the 1985 Contract for Dental Care with the Weld
County Dental Society. This contract for 1985 is identical to the
one approved by the Board in 1984, including the dollar amount of
$15,000. Request your review and submittal to the County Commissioners
for their approval .
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your help.
GM:lch
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