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RE : APPROVAL OF 1982 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 1982 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
Commissioners for approval, and
WHEREAS , the total amount of said Contract shall not
exceed $15 , 000 , 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 1982 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 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 18th
day of January, A. D. , 1982.
`" BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ATTEST: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk ttd Recorder 7,/,/,; ,Z,/ (Aye)
andClerk to th oard Jghry T. Martin, Chairman
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eputy Coun y lerk uck Carlso , Pro-Tem
A POVED AS TO FORM: n_, _ (Aye)
i Norman Carlson
County Attorney L-. (Aye)
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DATE PRESENTED: JANUARY 20 , 1982
CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 18th day of January , 1987 . 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 1982. It is the mutual agreement and understanding
of the parties hereto that the total amount to be paid by County during calendar
year 1982 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
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 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 writ en.
ATTEST: li a.,,,.„, zui uita� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY", COLORADO
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