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RE: APPROVAL OF 1982 VISION CARE PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE WELD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF OPTOME-
TRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIR-
MAN 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 1982 Vision Care Program Contract between
Weld County, Colorado and the Weld County Association of Optome-
trists and Ophthalmologists has been presented to the Board of
County Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the amount of said contract for the Vision Care
Program for the Weld County Department of Social Services shall
not exceed $16,500 . 00 , and
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners, after studying
said contract, 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 1982 Vision Care
Program Contract between Weld County, Colorado and the Weld
County Association of Optometrists and Ophthalmologists be,
and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
that the Chairman of the Board 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 11th day of
January, A. D. , 1982 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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LHR261 DATE PRESENTED: January 11, 1982
CONTRACT FOR VISION CARE PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 6th day of January , 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 ASSOCIATION OF
OPTOMETRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS , hereinafter referred to as "Association".
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 Vision Care Program of the Weld County Department of Social Services
shall be administered. The sum of $16,500.00 has been appropriated by
County for said program for calendar year 1982. It is the mutual agree-
ment and understanding of the parties hereto that the total amount to be
paid by County during calendar year 1982 shall not exceed said $16,500.00
and that when this budgeted amount is depleted, no provision shall be
made for further vision care services.
Participating optometrists and ophthalmologists, as well as social ser-
vices 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 eyeglass services provided by
members of the Association to eligible recipients only after County has
provided prior written authorization for such services to a member of the
Association. Eligibility for such services shall be within the sound dis-
cretion of the County, but shall be available only where alternative re-
sources such as Medicaid are not available.
3. Qualifications of Providers.
Only members of Association who are in good standing in their respective
and accredited society and/or Association shall receive appointments as
participating members of County's Vision Care Program.
4. Fees for Services.
The following schedule sets forth the reasonable fees which members of
the Association may charge the County and/or recipients during the term
of this contract:
A. The basic examination fee shall be $22.00, of which County shall pay
$18.00 and the recipient shall pay $4.00.
B. If tonometry is essential and is performed, the examining doctor shall
bill the County an additional $4.00 for this service.
C. The costs of lens shall be billed to County according to the following
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schedule:
(1) Single Vision Lenses - $7.00
(2) Bifocal Lenses - $10.00
(3) Trifocal Lenses - $13.00
A laboratory prescription fee, based on prices for lenses from the current
Bausch and Lomb price list shall be paid by County in addition to the
schedule set forth above. If the recipient chooses deluxe/photogray lenses,
any additional costs for such lenses shall be paid by recipient, and in
no event shall such additional charges be paid by County.
D. The County shall pay the sum of $10.00 as a standard frame service allow-
ance and in addition, shall pay the actual laboratory costs of the frame
up to a maximum of $12.00 based on the manufacturer's current price list.
If a lower priced frame is used, the County shall be billed the lower
cost. If a higher priced frame is used, the recipient shall pay any
costs exceeding the $12.00 maximum allowance, and in no event shall County
be required to pay in excess of $12.00 for said frames.
E. Temples and minor frame repairs not exceeding $5.00 cost shall be billed
to County at their customary charge. Lens and frame replacements are to
be billed as set forth above.
F. The recipient shall pay the $4.00 fee for his examination plus all other
costs that exceed the maximum allowances before receipt of the lenses
and frames.
5. Adjudicating Committee.
A committee consisting of representatives of the Association shall recommend
policies and initiate procedures for this Vision Care Program and shall review
the billings and adjudicate, consistent with this Agreement, any unusual fees.
Billing shall be reviewed and adjudicated by the committee on a bi-monthly
basis through the month of September, after which the Committee shall review
such billings on a monthly basis in October, November, and December.
6. Submittal of Vouchers.
When submitting vouchers for payment, members of the Association must include
with such vouchers the authorization form set forth in Paragraph 2 above and
shall itemize all costs. Together with the itemized fees for services and
laboratory costs, such statement must show the recipient's name, prescription,
type of lens provided (single vision, bifocal or trifocal) , and the amounts
paid by the patient. Failure to comply with these provisions shall result
in disapproval of the charges by the Adjudicating Committee.
7. Members of Association - Independent Contractors.
It is expressly understood by the parties hereto that members of the Associa-
tion 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
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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.
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ATTEST:,
Weld County Clerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Deputy Coyrity Clerk , //" L
Chairman
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