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HomeMy WebLinkAbout850582.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 1986 DENTAL CONTRACT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, AND THE WELD COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY AND AUTHORIZE 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 1986 Dental Care Contract between Weld County, Colorado, and the Weld County Dental Society has been presented to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, and WHEREAS, the total amount of said Contract shall be $8 ,000 .00 , with the further terms and conditions being as stated in the Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and WHEREAS, the Board has studied said Contract and deems it advisable to approve same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the 1986 Dental Care Contract between Weld County 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 23rd day of December, A.D. , 1985 . y BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: d arl(twv .tr} WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Cerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Board J cqu ine J h son, Chairman EXCUSED BY: (le Gene R. Brantner, Pro-Tem Deputy ounty Jerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: C.W. irb EXCUSED Gordon E. Lac sT/! /�/ jr-,)Count yA Attorney rn �f�i/ �/,hr��/�,/�� Frank Yamagup 850582 CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE This agreement made and entered into this 23rd day of December , 1985, 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 $8,000.00 has been appropriated by County for said program for calendar year 1986. It is the mutual agreement and understanding of the parties hereto that the total amount to be paid by County during calendar year 1986 shall not exceed said $8,000.00 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 the Society to eligible recipients only after County has verified eligibility either in writing or orally. Eligibility for such services under this program shall be within the sound discretion of County, but shall be available only where alternative resources such as MEDICAID, MEDICARE, or OLD AGE PENSION benefits are not available. For all applicants for services who are over the age of 60, the Colorado Old Age Pension Dental Program shall be utilized. 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 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 Indigents". 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 submitted more than 120 days after the date of service. C. The maximum coverage under the agreement shall be the sum of $60.00 per person per year, and the patient shall be responsible for paying 10% of the billed amount. Any charges in excess of $60.00 shall be the sole responsibility of the patient- recipient. The dentist rendering services shall be responsible for collection of any amounts for which the patient-recipient is responsible. a - 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 agents 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, c/o Gilbert H. Sydney, DDS, P.C., 3705 West 12th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. 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- recipient. 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 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 written above.‘ThATTEST: al reua�t�ar,.• BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder B� o and Cler to the Board) Bo r Chairman By: Deputy t6ount."--1 k WELUNTY DENT STY APPROVED AS TO FORM. 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