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RE: APPROVAL OF 1984 VISION CARE PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE WELD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF OPTOME-
TRISTS AND OPHTHALMOLOGISTS 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 1984 Vision Care Program Contract between Weld
County, Colorado and the Weld County Association of Optometrists
and Ophthalmologists has been presneted 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 $19 , 500. 00 , and
WHEREAS , the Board of County Commissioners, after reviewing
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 1984 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 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 28th day of
December, A.D. , 1983 .
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ATTEST: ° WELD OUNTY, CO DO
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Deputy County Gle1c Jo T. Martin, Pr -Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM: EXCUSED
Co ,1- ar:ci Gene R. Brantner
ounty Attorney Norman Carlson
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DAY FILE: January 4 , 1984
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CONTRACT FOR VISION CARE
7i1 DEC EEMENT made and entered into this 28th day of December , 19 R3 ,
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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 $19,500.00 has been appropriated by County for said
program for calendar year 1984. It is the mutual agreement and understanding
of the parties hereto that the total amount to be paid by County during calendar
year 1984 shall not exceed said $19 ,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 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 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 discretion of the County,
but shall be available only where alternative resources 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 recipient shall pay a $5.00 fee for his examination plus, if glasses
are prescribed and ordered, a $5 .00 fee for the glasses, and all other costs
that exceed the maximum allowances before receipt of the lenses and frames.
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B. 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. If the recipient's choice of lenses
or frames exceeds the standard allowance by more than $30.00, that recipient
must assume responsibility for the entire amount due, with no payment made
by the County.
C. The basic examination fee shall be $28.00, of which County shall pay $23.00
and the recipient shall pay $5.00.
D. If tonometry is essential and is performed, the examining doctor shall bill
the County an additional $4.00 for this service.
E. The costs of lens shall be billed to County according to the following
schedule:
(1) Single Vision Lenses — $10.00
(2) Bifocal Lenses — $14.00
(3) Trifocal Lenses — $18.00
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.
F. The County shall pay the sum of $10.00 as a standard frame service allowance
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, 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.
G. 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.
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.
Billings shall be reviewed and adjudicated by the committee on a bi—monthly basis
through the month of September, after which the Committee shall review 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/recipient. Failure to comply with these provisions shall result in dis—
approval of the charges by the Adjudicating Committee.
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7. Members of Association - Independent Contractors.
It is expressly understood by the parties hereto that members of the Association
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
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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County Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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WilkTo Tom David , Weld County Attorneyoate December 13, 1983
COLORADO From Gene MrKenna, firertor, weld County Department of cocial Services
Subject: 19A4 vision Care Cnntrart
Dear Tom:
Please find enclosed the 1984 contract for vision care. Please review and
submit to the Commissioners for their approval . The contract is very much
the same as in previous years. The dollar amount for the 1984 calendar year
is $19,500.00.
Please let me know if you have any questions . Thanks for your help.
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