HomeMy WebLinkAbout901248.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CONTRACT FOR DENTAL CARE WITH 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 Board has been presented with a Contract for
Dental Care with the Weld County Dental Society, and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions are as stated in said
Contract, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, after study and review, the Board deems it advisable
to approve said Contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Contract for
Dental Care with 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 17th day of
December, A.D. , 19Ad
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BOARD F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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CO' ACT FOR DENTAL CARE - 199
This Agreement made and entered into this / 7- day of December, 1990, by and between
the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, SZAFFAOF COLORADO, hereinafter
referred to as "County" and the WELD COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY, nfpper 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 $17,000.00 has been appropriated by County for said program for calendar year
1991. It is the mutual agreement and understanding of the parties hereto that the total
amount to be paid by County during calendar year 1991 shall not exceed said $17,000.00
and that when this budgeted amount is depleted, no provision shall be made for further
dental care services.
Participating dentists and 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 orally
or in writing. 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/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 $80.00 per person per
year, and the patient shall be responsible for paying 10% of the billed amount. Any
charges in excess of $80.00 shall be the sole responsibility of the dentist for
collection from the patient/recipient.
5. Adjudicating Committee.
The Adjudicating Committee, consisting of representatives of the Society, shall recommend
policies and initiate procedures for this Dental Contract, and shall review billings and
adjudicate, consistent with this Agreement, any unusual fees. Decisions of the Committee
shall be final and binding to all doctors who participate in this contract. It is
expressly understood, however, that any member of 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 Society and in
no case shall they be held personally liable for such acts.
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6. Submittal of Billings.
Billings for payment shall be submitted to the Weld County Dental Society, c/o W. Mark
Forney, D.D.S. , 3400 West 16th Street, Building I, Suite D, Greeley, Colorado 80631.
When submitting billings for payment, members of Society shall itemize all costs.
Together with the itemized fees for services and laboratory costs, such statement must
show the name of the recipient/patient, 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 Society are not the
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 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 written above.
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Weld County
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WELD COUNTY
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