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VISION CARE SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR THE YEAR, 1971:
WHEREAS, the Weld County Optometrists and Ophthalmologists Association
has submitted an eyeglass services contract for the year, 1971, to the Board of
County Commissioners, copy of which is hereto attached and made a part of this
resolution; and
WHEREAS, after careful review and consideration, the Board believes it
to be in the best interests of the County to accept said contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the eyeglass services contract as submitted by the
Weld County Optometrists and Ophthalmologists Association be and the same is
hereby accepted by the following vote:
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: MARCH 3, 1971
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WELFARE VISION CARE SERVICES
This contract executed at Greeley, Colorado this 3rd day of February,
1971, by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, hereinafter called the County, and the Optometrists and Oph-
thalmologists of Weld County, hereinafter called Association.
WITNESSETH:
That in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations and other
considerations herein expressed, it is mutually agreed until December 31,
1971, that:
1. All eyeglass services shall be provided by prior authorization in
writing by the Weld County Department of Public Welfare.
2. Glasses are to be provided for recipients of Aid to Dependent Children,
children of General Assistance recipients, children in foster home
care, and for adults in cases of extreme necessity only.
3. The fee for examination is established at $10.00; the County to pay
$9.00, the patient to pay $1.00.
4. The cost of lenses is not to exceed $14.00 per pair for first division
hardened lenses and the frame is not to exceed $10.00 and will be based
on 30 per cent discount of preceding standard fees for Welfare-approved
patients. A low price standard frame is to be provided.
S. Patient is to pay 10 per cent of the complete vision analysis, lens
and frame service fees and material costs; minimum fee, $1.00.
6. The exception to the above 10 per cent fee to be paid by the patient
is Welfare children in foster care homes.
7. A review consisting of representatives of the Optometric and Oph-
thalmological professions will be established to review the billings
and to adjudicate any unusual fee. This committee will furnish a
semi-annual report of expenditures in funds in detail to the County.
8. Only members in good standing in their respective and accredited so-
ciety and/or association will receive appointment as a participating
member on the Welfare fee basis program.
9. Total not to exceed $11,000.00 for the year 1971.
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