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RE: APPROVAL OF 1985 VISION CARE PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO, AND THE WELD COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF
OPTOMETRISTS 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 1985 Vision Care Program Contract between Weld
County, Colorado, and the Weld County Association of Optometrists
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 $20 ,500 . 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, after reviewing
said contract, 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 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.
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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: '7J*74 J'. WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County erk andRecorder
and Clerk to the Board Norman Carlson, Chairman
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BY: Lou ine nson, Pro-Tem
Deputy ounty erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gene an /.x/J ////J/
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CONTRACT FOR VISION CARE
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 31St day of December , 19 84 , 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 $20,500.00 has been appropriated by County for said
program for calendar year 1985. It is the mutual agreement and understanding
of the parties hereto that the total amount to be paid by County during calendar
year 1985 shall not exceed said $20,500.00 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. Eligi-
bility 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.
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 recipi-
ent must assume responsibility for the entire amount due, with no payment
made by the County.
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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 & 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 poli-
cies and initiate procedures for this Vision Care Program and shall review the
billings and adjudicate, consistent with this Agreement, any unusual fees. The
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
and/or recipient. Failure to comply with these provisions shall result in disap-
proval 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 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.
ATTEST:
Weld County Cl k and Recorder
and Clerk thG Bq¢rd
„i By:
Depy Cou Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD UNTY, COLORADO
By:
Chairman
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County Attorney
WELD CO Y ASSOCIATION
OPTOME STS AND OPHTHA. I (GISTS
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WELD CO Y DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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NitTo Tom David, County Attorney Date December 20, 1984
COLORADO From Gene McKenna, Director, Social Services
sobject: Contract for Vision Care
Tom,
Please find attached the 1985 calendar year contract between the
Board of County Commissioners and the Weld County Association of
Optometrists and Ophthalmologists. This contract is similar to
the one the Board has approved in prior years. The costs have
increased somewhat - the 1985 budget being $20,500. Please let me
know if you have any questions. We request that you review and
submit to our County Board.
Thank you.
GM:lch
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