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RE: APPROVAL OF 1983 DENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE WELD COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE SAME
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 1983 Dental Contract between the Weld County
Department of Social Services and the Weld County Dental Society
has been prepared and presented to the Board of County Commis-
sioners for approval, and
WHEREAS, the total amount of said Contract shall not exceed
$15, 000. 00, 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 Com-
missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the 1983 Dental Contract
between the Weld County Department of Social Services 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of
December, A.D. , 1982.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: / WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk and Recorder f; ; J 2/6, ,.
and Clerk to the Board Jo T. Marti �Chairman
Deputy County Clerk uck Carls n, Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS7TO FORM:
Norman Carlson
County Attorney C. . Kir y -
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ne K. Ste nmark
DATE PRESENTED: December 15, 1982
820333
CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE
This agreement made and entered into this ] 5th day of mrrephar , 1982 , 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 consideration 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 1983. It is the mutual agreement and understanding
of the parties hereto that the total amount to be paid by County during calendar
year 1983 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.
Participating dentists, as well as social services staff, must cooperatively
monitor use of this program in order to utilize the limited funds effectively
and 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 the County, but shall be available only
where alternative resources such as MEDICAID, MEDICARE, or Old Age Pension
benefits are not available.
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's 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 Indi-
gents". Services 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 when
the services were rendered.
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C. The maximum coverage under the agreement shall be the sum of $100 per person
per year, and the patient shall be responsible for paying 10% of the billed
amount. Any charges in excess of $100 shall be the sole responsibility of the
patient. The dentist rendering services shall be responsible for the collection
of any amounts for which the patient is responsible.
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 agent 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, Welfare
Fund Committee, c/o Dr. James Shaddock, 1648 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
When submitting 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. Failure to comply with these provisions shall result in disap-
proval 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 responsible
for their actions and those of their employees.
8. Amendment.
This agreement may be amended by the parties hereto at any time, provided such amend-
ment 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.
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ATTEST: " iv?,u/;- iss.^.,vvd f zstu u ge'y`f BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld County Clerk/ and Rec der WELD COUNTJ, COLORADO
and Clerk to the Board By: iti_Ti_ Ac-" ! 22C2'i ,v
Board Chairman
C Deputy`-County C1e, WELD COUNTY AL SOCI Y �!
By: , Li z< kir
APPRO E AS TO FORM: Pr'hsiden
•Cam- C airman �z 1
County Attorney
WELD COU Y DEPART NT OF OCTAL SERVICES
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111DC, To Tom David, Weld County Attorney oat«_ Deremher 7. 1989
COLORADO From rPne MrKPnna Director Weld Cmmt.v. De.partmentQ{__Socia1 Services_
Subject: 1983 Dental Contract
Tom:
Would appreciate your review of the 1983 dental contract and your submission
of this contract to the Commissioners. The budget amount for 1983 is $15,000.00.
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