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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC12-416 Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Immunization Services AgreementIMMUNIZATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
(County Health Department)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH Eagle County Government,d/b/a Eagle County HHS,
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION,INC.,(herein “Contractor”)
a Colorado nonprofit corporation U/b/a Rocky Mountain
Health Plans,(herein “RMHMO”)
Address of RMHMO and RME:Address of Contractor:
2775 Crossroads Boulevard 551 Broadway
Post Office Box 10600 Eagle,CO 8163 1-0660
Grand Junction,CO 81502-5600
Tax I.D.No.:846000762
Rocky Mountain Entities (RME5)offer and administer Health Care Plans in Colorado.
Health Care Plans offered by RMEs are marketed under the trade name of “Rocky Mountain Health
Plans.”
Contractor desires to participate in the delivery of Immunization Services to Covered Persons under the
attached Terms and Conditions.Contractor will be reimbursed for such Immunization Services as set forth in the
attached Terms and Conditions.
This Agreement describes Contractor’s duties and obligations with regard to all lines of business for
which RME offers a Health Care Plan.The particular lines of business and categories of Covered Persons for
which Contractor shall provide Health Care Services under this Agreement are set forth on Exhibit A.To the
extent this Agreement describes duties and obligations for a particular line of business or category of Covered
Person for which Contractor does not provide services,those duties and obligations are not applicable to
Contractor or RME.
Contractor and RIVIHMO agree to all Terms and Conditions,attached,along with the Exhibits described
below,all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
This Agreement is dated and shall be effective on the date set forth below by RMIIMO as the
effective date.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH Eagle County Government,U/b/a Eagle County HHS
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION INC.
a Colorado nonprofit corporation U/b/a Rocky Mountain
Health Plans
Stephen K.Erken3rack,President and CEO (Signature)
(Print/type name)
Effective Date:
_____________________
Title:(Ait RvY1kN
(To be completed by RMHMO)
ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit A:Compensation and Covered Lines of Business
Exhibit B:Immunization Record Form
Exhibit C:Law Exhibit
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Definitions.The words and terms below each
have the following definitions:
A.“Charges”shall mean the usual and
customary charges hilled by Contractor for
Immunization Services.
B.“CHP+Contract”shall mean the
agreement between RMHMO and the Colorado
Department of Health Care Policy and financing
(CDHCPf)pursuant to which RMHMO
provides Health Care Services to members of the
Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+)Program.
C.“CHP+Covered Person”shall mean a
person enrolled in the CHP+Program under a
contract between RMHMO and CDHCPf,and
for whom RMHMO provides Health Care
Services under a Health Care Plan.
D.“Claims Payment Criteria”shall mean
those criteria that have been adopted by RME
for the payment of Health Care Services,as
subsequently amended from time to time.
Claims Payment Criteria may include,but not be
limited to,all claims payment programs,
including but not limited to industry standard
methodologies,such as Medicare Program
Guidelines,Medicare’s Standard Correct coding
Initiatives,Ingenix and DMERC,used by RIvIE
in the adjudication of claims.
E.“Coinsurance”shall mean the amount a
Covered Person must pay for expenses incurred
for Health Care Services after Covered Person
has paid the applicable Deductible.
F.“Consumer Protection Standards Act”
shall mean the Consumer Protection Standards
Act for the operation of Managed Care Plans
found at section 10-16-701,et seq.,C.R.S.
G.“Co-Payment”shall mean the
predetermined amount,whether stated as a
percentage or a fixed dollar,that a Covered
Person must pay to receive specific Health Care
Services.
H.“Covered Person”shall mean a person
who is eligible and enrolled in a Health Care
Plan providing for Health Care Services.Only
those categories of Covered Persons which are
selected on attached Exhibit A will be included
as Covered Persons under this Agreement.
I.“Deductible”shall mean the amounts to be
paid by the Covered Person for Health Care
Services,before the Covered Person is entitled
to benefits from the Health Care Plan.
J.“Federal Health Care Program”shall mean
any health care program offered or administered
by the United States Government or for which
the United States Government provides financial
participation,including,but not limited to,
Medicare.
K.“HCO Covered Person”shall mean a
Private Plan Covered Person who is eligible and
enrolled in a Health Care Plan offered or
administered by Rocky Mountain HealthCare
Options,Inc.(“HCO”).
L.“Health Care Plan”shall mean any health
care plan offered or administered by RIvIE
which:(1)RME is authorized by law to sell or
administer and as to which no order or other
governmental regulation has been issued which
prevents the sale,operation,or administration
thereof,(2)is provided pursuant to a contract
between CDHCPF and RME for Medicaid
Recipients,(3)is provided pursuant to a contract
between CDHCPF and RME for CHP+Covered
Persons,or (4)is provided pursuant to a contract
between the Centers for Medicare &Medicaid
Services (CMS)and RME for Medicare
Beneficiaries.Health Care Plans shall not
include plans offered by an RME that are state
regulated Medicare supplemental policies
offered pursuant to Article 1$of Title 10 of the
Colorado Revised Statutes.Health Care Plans
describe all services Covered Persons are
entitled to receive and all service maximums,
limitations and exclusions.Copies of Health
Care Plans and/or summaries regarding such
plans,along with any changes to such plans,will
be provided to Contractor by RME,upon
request.
M.“Health Care Services”shall mean those
services provided to Covered Persons,limited to
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the benefits and subject to the exclusions
described in the Covered Person’s Health Care
Plan.
N.“Immunization Services”shall mean those
immunizations which are either administered
orally or injected and the related services for
those immunizations.Such immunizations are
described in attached Exhibit A,are provided by
a Nurse and performed pursuant to appropriate
procedures and protocol as required by law or
RME’s Medical Director.The Immunization
Services a Covered Person is entitled to receive
are limited to the benefits and subject to the
exclusions described in the Covered Person’s
Health Care Plan.
0.“Material Change”shall mean a change to
this Agreement that decreases Contractor’s
payment or compensation for services provided
pursuant to this Agreement,changes RME’s
administrative procedures in a way that may
reasonably be expected to significantly increase
Contractor’s administrative expense,replaces
the maximum allowable cost list used by RME
for reimbursement of generic prescription drug
claims with a new and different maximum
allowable cost list for reimbursement of generic
prescription drug claims,or adds a new category
of coverage to this Agreement.A Material
Change does not include:(a)a decrease in
payment or compensation resulting solely from a
change in a published fee schedule upon which
the payment or compensation is based and the
date of applicability is clearly identified in this
Agreement;(b)a decrease in payment or
compensation resulting from a change in the fee
schedule specified in a contract for pharmacy
services such as a change in a fee schedule based
on average wholesale price or maximum
allowable cost;(c)a decrease in payment or
compensation that was anticipated under the
terms of this Agreement,if the amount and date
of applicability of the decrease is clearly
identified in this Agreement;(d)an
administrative change that may significantly
increase Contractor’s administrative expense,
the specific applicability of which is clearly
identified in this Agreement;(e)changes to an
existing prior authorization,precertification,
notification,or referral program that do not
substantially increase Contractor’s
administrative expense;or (f)changes to an edit
program or to specific edits;however,
Contractor shall be provided notice of the
changes and the notice shall include information
sufficient for Contractor to determine the effect
of the change.
P.“Medicaid Contract”shall mean the
agreement between RME and CDHCPF
pursuant to which RME provides Health Care
Services under a Health Care Plan to Medicaid
Recipients.
Q.“Medicaid Recipient”shall mean a person
CDHCPF certifies as eligible for Medicaid
benefits under a Medicaid Contract.
R.“Medical Director”shall mean the person
designated by RMHMO as Medical Director or
Chief Medical Officer or such person’s
designee.
S.“Medical Emergency”shall mean Health
Care Services provided in connection with an
event which a prudent lay person reasonably
believes threatens his or her life or limb in such
a manner that a need for immediate medical care
is created to prevent death or serious impairment
of health.
T.“Medical Practice Review Committee”
(MPRC)shall mean the committee appointed by
RIvIE to provide for ongoing quality
improvement and utilization review of Medical
Services provided to Covered Persons.
U.“Medical Services”shall mean all medical,
surgical,radiological,anesthesia and
pathological outpatient and inpatient services
which a Covered Person is entitled to receive
pursuant to the Covered Person’s Health Care
Plan,but shall exclude services rendered by
optometrists,chiropractors and therapists.
V.“Medically Necessary”Health Care
Services are those services provided to a
Covered Person that are required to preserve
such Covered Person’s health according to the
standards of medical practice in the Service
Area.The fact that a Participating Physician or
other health care professional may prescribe,
order,recommend or approve a service or
supply does not,in itself,make such service or
supply Medically Necessary.The fact that a
claim for a Health Care Service was paid by a
Federal Health Care Program or State Health
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Care Program does not,in itself make such
Health Care Service Medically Necessary.If a
dispute arises regarding the standards used to
determine whether a specific Health Care
Service is Medically Necessary,the decision
rests solely with the Medical Director.
W.“Medicare Beneficiary”shall mean a
person entitled to the benefits provided under the
federal health insurance program for people 65
or over and certain disabled people pursuant to
an agreement between RME and CMS.
X.“Nurse”shall mean,for purposes of this
Agreement,a person who is licensed by the
State of Colorado as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN)or a Registered Nurse (RN),and is either
employed by or under contract with Contractor.
Y.“Participating Physician”shall mean a
person who holds a degree of Doctor of
Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy,is licensed
by the State of Colorado to practice medicine,
has a written agreement directly with RME,a
Self Insured Employer or with an organization
contracting with RIvIE,to provide Medical
Services to Covered Persons under Health Care
Plans,is certified to participate in the Medicare
program under Title XVIII of the Social Security
Act,and is not currently prohibited,excluded,
suspended,debarred or otherwise ineligible to
participate in any State Health Care Program or
Federal Health Care Program.
Z.“Primary Care Physician”shall mean any
Participating Physician who has a substantial
practice in the fields of internal medicine,family
practice,or pediatrics,and who has been
designated by a Covered Person as the
Participating Physician who is to attend to the
Covered Person’s routine care and coordinate
Medical Services in accordance with the
Primary Care Procedures established by RME.
AA.“Primary Care Procedures”shall mean
those procedures established by RME for
obtaining and receiving Health Care Services
under a Health Care Plan.
BB.“Private Plan Covered Persons”shall mean
all Covered Persons except Medicaid Recipients,
Medicare Beneficiaries,CHP+Covered Persons
and Self Insured Plan Covered Persons.
CC.“Rocky Mountain Entity”or “RME”shall
mean RMHMO,HCO,CNIC Health Solutions,
Inc.(CNIC)or any health maintenance
organization,insurance company,health service
corporation,or third party administrator:
(1)that is a subsidiary of RMHMO,HCO
or CNIC;
(2)whose Health Care Plans are
administered or sold by or through
RMHMO,HCO,CNIC or Rocky Mountain
Health Management Corporation;or
(3)that has contracted with RMHMO,
HCO,CNIC or any subsidiary of RMHMO,
HCO or CNIC for the provision of medical
or other health care related services to
Covered Persons.
References to “RME”shall mean the RME on
whose behalf Immunization Services are being
provided or the RME who is acting as a third
party administrator for a Self Insured
Employer’s Health Care Plan under which
Health Care Services are being provided.
DD.“Self Insured Employer”shall mean a self
insured employer or plan sponsor offering self
funded health care coverage to employees and
their dependants,which employer or plan
sponsor contracts with RME for RIvIE to provide
third party administration services,including
allowing such employer or plan sponsor to have
access to RME’s networks or sub-networks of
participating providers to provide services under
the Self Insured Employer’s Health Care Plan.
For purposes of this Agreement,Self Insured
Employer shall mean the Self Insured Employer
that offers the Health Care Plan for which
Contractor is providing Health Care Services.
EE.“Self Insured Plan Covered Persons”shall
mean all Covered Persons who are eligible and
enrolled in a self insured Health Care Plan
which is administered by an RME.
FF.“Service Area”shall mean the State of
Colorado.
GG.“State Health Care Program”shall mean
any health care program offered or administered
by or through a state or for which a state
provides financial participation,including,but
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not limited to Medicaid,CHP+Program or a
state employee health care plan.
2.Duties and Obligations of Contractor.
A.Immunization Services to Covered
Persons.Contractor shall provide,through the
services of a Nurse,Immunization Services to
Covered Persons pursuant to appropriate
procedures and protocol as required by law or
RME’s Medical Director.Every Nurse shall
verify that the Covered Person:(1)has an RME
identification card;and (2)signs an
immunization record form,attached as Exhibit B
of this Agreement.Contractor shall update the
Covered Person’s immunization record and shall
send the completed Exhibit B to the Covered
Person’s Primary Care Physician and RME.
B.Immunization Equipment
Biohazardous Waste.Contractor shall dispose
of all biohazardous waste,according to
applicable local,state and federal law,including,
but not limited to,needles,vials and syringes
generated by Contractor in the performance of
the duties required by this Agreement.
C.Prior Authorization and Verification,
Standing Referrals,and No Financial
Disincentives.
(1)Prior Authorization and Verification.
Contractor is solely responsible for
obtaining any required prior authorization
from RME for services,treatments or
procedures ordered or recommended by
Contractor.The Covered Person shall not
have this responsibility.If prior
authorization from RME is required for a
particular service provided to a Covered
Person,such prior authorization will only be
issued by RME in writing.If Contractor
desires to verify the eligibility of a Covered
Person or obtain information regarding the
benefits under a Covered Person’s Health
Care Plan,Contractor can telephone RME or
use on-line eligibility as available to receive
such information.Such verification,
however,does not constitute prior
authorization.
(2)Standing Referral,A Covered Person is
entitled to receive a Standing Referral,for
medically necessary treatment,to a
specialist or specialized treatment center
participating in RIVIE’s network or
participating in a subdivision or subgrouping
of RME’s network if the subdivision or
subgrouping demonstrates network
adequacy pursuant to section 10-16-704,
C.R.S.The Primary Care Physician for the
Covered Person,in consultation with the
specialist and Covered Person,shall
determine that the Covered Person needs
ongoing care from the specialist in order to
make the Standing Referral.A time period
for the Standing Referral of up to one (1)
year,or a longer period of time if authorized
by RME or an entity that contracts with
RME,shall be determined by the Primary
Care Physician in consultation with the
specialist or specialized treatment center.
The specialist or specialized treatment
center shall refer the Covered Person back to
the Primary Care Physician for primary care.
To be reimbursed by RME or an entity
contracting with RME,treatment provided
by the specialist shall be for a Covered
Person and must comply with the provisions
contained in the Covered Person’s Health
Care Plan.The Primary Care Physician
shall record the reason,diagnosis,or
treatment plan necessitating the Standing
Referral.For the purpose of this paragraph,
a Standing Referral shall mean a referral by
the Covered Person’s Primary Care
Physician to a specialist or specialized
treatment center participating in RME’s
network for ongoing treatment of a Covered
Person.This paragraph shall only apply to
Health Care Services provided to Private
Plan Covered Persons and CHP+Covered
Persons.
(3)No Financial Disincentives.Contractor
shall not be subject to financial disincentives
based on the number of referrals made to
participating providers for Health Care
Services as long as Contractor adheres to
RME’s or an RME intermediary’s utilization
review policies and procedures,if any.
D.Licensure.Contractor operates and is
governed by section 25-1-501 et.seq.,C.R.S.
Evidence of obtaining andlor maintaining
compliance with such legal requirements shall
be submitted to RME upon written request.
Contractor shall provide copies of all
and
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(c)in connection with action by theaccreditation,certification and related
documents to RIVIE upon request.Contractor
shall notify RME immediately of the occurrence
of any of the following:
(1)revocation or suspension of Contractor’s
ability to participate in the Medicare
program;or
(2)any action or situation that might or will
materially affect Contractor’s ability to carry
out its responsibilities under this Agreement.
Contractor shall provide the Medical Director
with any records pertaining to such matter as
may be requested by the Medical Director.
F.Records.
(1)Contractor shall keep complete and
accurate financial books and records
pertaining to all billings and payments for
Immunization Services to Covered Persons.
Such books and records pertaining to
Covered Persons shall be available to RME
for inspection,copying and audit at the
request of RME.
(2)Contractor shall keep and maintain
adequate medical records for Covered
Persons meeting the minimum medical
record documentation requirements of the
Medical Director and as required by RME’s
Medicaid Contract and/or CHP+Contract,
as applicable.A copy of the minimum
medical record documentation may be
reviewed at the offices of RMHMO.
Contractor shall permit the Medical Director
to review the medical records of Contractor
pertaining to any Covered Person:
(a)to determine compliance with the
medical record documentation
requirement of the Medical Director and
as required by RME’s Medicaid
Contract and/or CHP+Contract,as
applicable;
(b)to assess quality of care,whether
Immunization Services are or were
Medically Necessary,and
appropriateness of care;and/or
MPRC.
(3)All records referred to in this paragraph
shall be available for inspection,
examination and copying:
(a)by RME,the State of Colorado and
the United States Departments of Health
and Human Services and Labor and
their agents involved in assessing the
quality of care or investigating Covered
Persons’grievances or complaints or for
other purposes allowed by applicable
law;
(b)at all reasonable times at
Contractor’s place of business or at such
other mutually agreeable location in
Colorado;and
(c)in a form maintained in accordance
with the general record keeping
standards applicable to such books and
records.
(4)In providing any records under this
Agreement,RIvIE and Contractor shall
comply with applicable state and federal
laws relating to privacy and confidentiality
of medical records,including,but not
limited to the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
(5)Contractor shall provide copies or
permit RME to make copies of records
referred to in this paragraph at a fee of
fifteen cents ($0.15)per page.
(6)Contractor and RME shall cooperate and
comply with audits and inspections of
records or facilities,including site visits,as
required by the Medical Director,RME or
under state or federal law.
(7)Contractor shall share with providers,
who are treating or have treated a Covered
Person,medical record information which
facilitates the continuity of Health Care
Services consistent with state and federal
statutes and regulations.
F.Contractor Liability Insurance.Contractor
shall obtain and/or maintain liability insurance
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which provides coverage to Contractor of not
less than $1,000,000 per incident and
$3,000,000 aggregate per year for any claims
arising from or in connection with the provision
of Immunization Services pursuant to this
Agreement and for any claims arising as a result
of the selection by Contractor of persons to
provide Immunization Services to Covered
Persons.Contractor shall furnish to RMHMO a
certificate of such insurance,which provides for
thirty (30)days’advance written notice to
Contractor and RIVIHMO of any cancellation,
reduction,modification or change in coverage.
If Contractor is a public entity,the insurance
required in this paragraph may be provided as
authorized for such entity under the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act.Contractor does
not waive protection of the Colorado
Governmental Immunity Act.
G.No Recourse Against Covered Persons or
Colorado.Contractor hereby agrees that in no
event,including,but not limited to,nonpayment
by RME,RME’s insolvency,or breach of this
Agreement,shall Contractor bill,charge,collect
a deposit from,seek compensation,
remuneration or reimbursement from,or have
any recourse against a Covered Person,the State
of Colorado,any Federal Health Care Program
or State Health Care Program or persons (other
than the RME)acting on the Covered Person’s
behalf,for services provided pursuant to this
Agreement.This provision does not prohibit
Contractor from collecting Deductibles,
Coinsurance or Co-Payments as specifically
provided in the Covered Person’s Health Care
Plan or fees or supplemental charges for
uncovered services delivered on a fee-for-
service basis to Covered Persons.Contractor
further agrees that:(1)this provision shall
survive the termination of this Agreement,
regardless of the reason for termination,
including insolvency of RME,and shall be
construed to be for the benefit of Covered
Persons,the State of Colorado and any Federal
Health Care Program or State Health Care
Program,and (2)this provision supersedes any
oral or written contrary agreement now existing
or hereafter entered into between Contractor and
a Covered Person or persons acting on a
Covered Person’s behalf insofar as such contrary
agreement relates to liability for payment for or
continuation of services provided pursuant to
this Agreement.No changes,modifications,
additions or deletions shall be made to the
provisions of this paragraph without the prior
written consent of the Secretary of the United
States Department of Health and Human
Services and such changes,modifications,
additions or deletions shall become effective on
a date no earlier than thirty (30)days afler the
Colorado Commissioner of Insurance has
received written notice of such proposed
changes,modifications,additions or deletions
with regard to Health Care Plans which are not
self insured Health Care Plans.This paragraph
shall not apply in the event of the insolvency of
a Self Insured Employer who offers a self
insured Health Care Plan administered by RME.
H.No Recourse Against Medicaid Recipients.
Contractor hereby agrees that Medicaid
Recipients shall not be held liable for any of the
following:
(1)RME’s debts,in the event of RME’s
insolvency;
(2)Health Care Services provided to the
Medicaid Recipient for which:
(a)the State of Colorado does not pay
RME;or
(b)the State of Colorado or RME does
not pay the individual or health care
provider that furnishes the services
under a contractual,referral,or other
arrangement;and
(3)Payments for Health Care Services
furnished under a contract,referral,or other
arrangement,to the extent that those
payments are in excess of the amount that
the enrollee would owe if RME provided the
services directly.
I.Compliance.Cooperation and Participation
in RIvIE’s Policies and Procedures.Contractor
and Physicians shall comply with policies and
procedures and cooperate and participate in all
aspects in the programs and systems
implementing such policies and procedures
pertaining to the provision of Medical Services
to Covered Persons pursuant to Health Care
Plans,including compliance with Primary Care
Procedures,policies and procedures pertaining
to the MPRC and RME’s quality improvement
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program,Health Care Plan grievance procedures
for Covered Persons,credentialing process,and
billing process.Contractor and Physicians shall
participate in and cooperate with the rules,
regulations,procedures and decisions
established by the utilization management
program for the Health Care Plans,including,
but not limited to,precertification requirements
and procedures,referral processes and reporting
of clinical encounter data.Within fourteen (14)
days of a request by Contractor,RME shall
provide Contractor with a copy of RIVIE’s
Provider Manual and/or associated materials
which describe the programs,policies and
procedures referenced in this paragraph.
J.Expressing Disagreement.No entity,
individual or group of providers covered by this
Agreement shall be prohibited or discouraged
from protesting or expressing disagreement with
a medical decision,medical policy,or medical
practice of RME or an entity representing or
working for RME (e.g.,a utilization review
company),RME or any entity representing or
working for RME shall not be prohibited or
discouraged from protesting or expressing
disagreement with a medical decision,medical
policy,or medical practice of an entity,
individual or group of providers covered by this
Agreement.RME allows open communication
regarding providers discussing appropriate
treatment alternatives for Medically Necessary
Health Care Services with Covered Persons and
RME will not penalize providers for such
discussions with Covered Persons.
K.Medicaid Recipients Right to
Participation.Contractor recognizes the
Medicaid Recipient’s right to participate in
decisions regarding the Medicaid Recipient’s
health care,including the right to refuse
treatment and to express preferences about
future treatment decisions.
L.Underutilization.RME does not
compensate for denials nor does it offer
incentives that encourage denials.Incentives,
including compensation for Health Care
Services provided to any Covered Person,are
not based on the quantity or type of denial
decisions rendered.RIvIE advises Contractor of
the need for special concern about the risks of
underutilization.Under no circumstances shall
Contractor withhold the provision of Medically
Necessary Health Care Services.
M.Third Party Recovery and Coordination of
Benefits.Contractor shall assist and cooperate
in the recovery from third parties of any costs or
expenses paid or incurred by RME or a Self
Insured Employer on behalf of Covered Persons
for which such third party is or may be liable.
Such cooperation shall include furnishing
records and testimony as needed.RME shall
pay Contractor reasonable expenses incurred by
Contractor in providing testimony for such
matters.Upon payment to Contractor for
services provided to a Covered Person pursuant
to this Agreement,Contractor hereby assigns to
RME or a Self Insured Employer,as applicable,
all rights of Contractor to obtain payment from a
third party for such services,including,but not
limited to,rights of subrogation and
reimbursement and lien rights.Contractor shall
execute or provide any additional documents
relating to such assignment upon RME’s
reasonable request.In obtaining payment for
services provided under this Agreement,
Contractor shall comply with the Health Care
Plan’s rules on coordination of benefits for
Covered Persons.Contractor shall comply with
all conditions and requirements for coverage
under any primary policy,including,but not
limited to,filing claims,providing notice and
information,and obtaining prior authorization as
may be required by the primary policy.
Contractor’s failure to comply with this
provision shall result in non-coverage under the
Health Care Plan of any services or benefits
subject to coverage by the primary policy.
N.Claims to RME.In addition to the
requirements for claims submission set forth
below,Contractor shall use best efforts to
submit claims in electronic format and shall
include the National Provider Identifier (NPI)of
the ordering or referring provider of Health Care
Services on all claims submitted to RIVIE.
(1)Claims for Private Plan Covered
Persons,CHP+Covered Persons,Self
Insured Plan Covered Persons and Medicare
Beneficiaries.Contractor shall submit
HIPAA éompliant claims to RME,on
Uniform Health Care Claim Forms as
defined in Section 10-16-106.3,C.R.S.,
within one hundred twenty (120)days of the
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date services were rendered.If claims are
not submitted within this period,then RME
or a Self Insured Employer,as applicable,
and Covered Persons shall not be liable for
payment thereof.In instances where RME
or a Self Insured Employer,as applicable,is
secondarily liable,such time period shall be
deemed to run from the date of the primary
insurer’s final determination,but in no event
shall the time to submit a claim to RME
exceed three hundred sixty-five (365)days
fiorn the date services were rendered.RME
may waive this limitation with respect to
any particular billing provided that such
waiver shall not be construed to be or
constitute a waiver of the time limits herein
as to any other billing or billings.If RME
determines that RME’s payment of a claim
was either made in error or was an
overpayment,RME shall make adjustment
to the claim within one hundred eighty (180)
days from the date of the original
explanation of benefits,unless the
adjustment concerns claims related to
coordination of benefits with federally
funded health benefit plans,including
Medicare and Medicaid,in which event an
adjustment of such claim shall be made
within thirty-six (36)months from the date
of service.If RME does not make the
adjustment within such one hundred eighty
(180)day period,or thirty-six (36)month
period,as applicable,the payment shall be
considered final and RME shall be deemed
to have waived any objection to the
payment.If Contractor disagrees with an
RME denial of a claim or with the amount
paid to Contractor by RME for a claim,
Contractor must notify RME of its
disagreement within one hundred eighty
(180)days from the date of the original
explanation of benefits or denial is issued,
unless the disagreement concerns claims
related to coordination of benefits with
federally funded health benefit plans,
including Medicare and Medicaid,in which
event the notice of disagreement of such
claim shall be made within thirty-six (36)
months from the date of service.If
Contractor does not notify RIVIE of its
disagreement within such one hundred
eighty (180)day period,or thirty-six (36)
month period,as applicable,the payment or
denial shall be considered final and
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Contractor shall be deemed to have waived
any objection to the payment or denial.Any
limitations on adjustments to claims shall
not apply to instances of reported fraud or
abuse pursuant to Section 10-1-128,C.R.S.
(2)Claims for Medicaid Recipients.
Contractor shall submit HIPAA compliant
claims to RME for Health Care Services
provided to Medicaid Recipients in
accordance with federal and state statutes,
regulations and guidelines,the Medicaid
Contract and the Colorado Medicaid
guidelines.
0.Publicity.Contractor shall not use the
trade name or trademark of RME,or advertise or
broadcast in any way Contractor’s association
with or relationship to RME,including without
limitation by enumeration,newspapers,radio,
television,signs,handout items and mailed
items without the prior written approval of
RIVIE’s marketing director or other person
designated by RME.
P.Hold Harmless by Contractor.To the
Extent allowed by law,Contractor agrees to
indemnify and hold RMHMO and RME
harmless from any and all claims,demands,
actions,causes of action,and expenses of any
kind which may result or arise out of any alleged
act or neglect caused or alleged to have been
caused by Contractor or any of its agents,
employees,or representatives in the
performance or omission of any act relating to
this Agreement.
Q.Collection of Entitlement Payments.
Whenever a Medicaid Recipient,Medicare
Beneficiary or other Covered Person is eligible
to receive any payment for covered
Immunization Services from any legal
entitlement program,Contractor shall,by
following its customary collection procedures,
attempt to collect such payments.
R.Extension of Benefits.Provided that RME
continues to comply with all tenns of this
Agreement,Contractor shall be responsible to
continue to provide benefits to a Covered Person
in the event of termination of the Covered
Person’s Health Care Plan to the extent RIVIE is
required by state or federal law to continue
benefits for the Covered Person or if such
continuation of benefits is voluntary by RME.
S.Non-Discrimination in Providing Services.
Contractor shall not discriminate against any
Covered Person on the basis of such Covered
Person’s coverage being provided by an RME,
the type of Health Care Plan under which the
Covered Person is enrolled,source of payment
for services provided under this Agreement,sex,
age,race,color,religion,origin,health status,or
handicap in providing Immunization Services
under this Agreement.
T.Non-Discrimination-Publicly Financed
Programs.Contractor shall not discriminate,
with respect to the provision of Medically
Necessary Health Care Services,against any
Covered Person who is a participant in a
publicly financed program.
U.Co-Payments,Coinsurance,Deductibles
and Non-Covered Services.Contractor shall
collect Co-Payments,Coinsurance and
Deductibles from Covered Persons as may be
required by Health Care Plans.To assure
accurate payment of amounts owed,
Coinsurance and Deductibles shall not be
collected from Covered Persons until the claim
for the Health Care Services has been processed
and the explanation of benefits has been issued.
Currently,Contractor is required to collect Co
Payments,Coinsurance and Deductibles from
Covered Persons except when Contractor
provides Health Care Services to a Medicaid
Recipient who is Co-Payment exempt or to a
Private Plan Covered Person,not including an
HCO Covered Person,in any of the following
counties:Archuleta,Delta,Dolores,Eagle,
Garfield,Grand,Gunnison,Jackson,Lake,La
Plata,Mesa,Montezuma,Montrose,Ouray,
Pitkin,Rio Blanco,San Juan,San Miguel and
Summit.Contractor shall provide notice to
Covered Persons of their personal financial
obligations for non-covered services.RME will
notify Contractor if Contractor’s obligation to
collect Co-Payments,Coinsurance and
Deductibles,as described in this paragraph,
changes.
V.Compliance with Exhibit C.Contractor
shall comply with the terms of Exhibit C.
W.Duties and Obligations Required by Law.
To the extent any state or federal law requires
that an RME have Contractor perform certain
duties or obligations,Contractor shall perform
such duties and obligations.
X.Ownership Statement.To the extent
Contractor provides Health Care Services to
Medicaid Recipients,Contractor shall,upon
request,provide an Ownership Statement to
RIvIE as may be required by the State of
Colorado for Medicaid subcontractors.
Y.Discontinuance of Services to Covered
Persons.Upon sixty (60)days’notice to RIVIE,
Contractor may decline to provide services
pursuant to this Agreement to new Covered
Persons.The notice to RME shall state the
reason or reasons for this action,for the
purposes of this paragraph,“new Covered
Persons”means those Covered Persons who
have not received services from Contractor in
the immediately preceding three (3)years.A
Covered Person shall not become a “new
Covered Person”solely by changing their
coverage from one entity providing health care
coverage to another entity providing health care
coverage.
Z.Proprietary Infonnati on,Contractor
agrees that all information provided to
Contractor by RME with respect to this
Agreement,including,without limitation,
compensation and all other terms of this
Agreement,are proprietary and shall not be
disclosed or communicated by Contractor in any
manner to any third parties,except for
disclosures on a need to know basis as may be
necessary to administer the terms of this
Agreement and disclosures required by
applicable law.This section shall survive
termination of this Agreement regardless of the
cause for termination.
3.Duties and Obligations of RME.
A.Financial Books and Records.RME shall
keep and maintain in accordance with generally
accepted accounting practices such financial and
accounting records as are reasonable or
necessary to administer Health Care Plans and to
perform RME’s obligations under this
Agreement.
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B.Collection of Premiums and Income.
RME shall exercise in good faith its best efforts
to collect and receive all premiums and other
items of income to which it is legally entitled.
Any act,or refusal to act,on the part of an RME
with respect to the collection or receipt of
premiums or other items of income upon the
advice of its legal counsel shall be deemed to be
in good faith.
C.Eligibility of Covered Persons.RME shall
maintain a current eligibility data system and the
mechanism for Contractor’s access to that
system and for reconciliation of errors for
Private Plan Covered Persons,Medicare
Beneficiaries and CHP+Covered Persons.
Contractor will be notified by RME of the
mechanisms available to verify eligibility and
any changes to such mechanisms.F or Medicaid
Recipients,eligibility should be verified by
using the system available through the State of
Colorado.For Self Insured Plan Covered
Persons,Contractor may verify eligibility by
contacting the third party administrator of the
self insured plan at the telephone number
indicated on the Covered Person’s ID card.All
documentation relating to eligibility verification
for Covered Persons should be retained by
Contractor.
D.Administrative and Management Services.
RME shall perform,or will arrange for the
performance of all administrative,marketing,
enrollment,financial,accounting,claims
processing,payment,and other support services
as are necessary or appropriate for the
administration of its Health Care Plans and the
performance of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement.
F.Identification Cards.RME will provide
Private Plan Covered Persons,Medicare
Beneficiaries,CHP+Covered Persons and Self
Insured Plan Covered Persons with an
identification card which contains an address
where claims can be sent and a phone number
where inquiries may be directed.
4.Compensation.
A.Payment.RME will pay Contractor the
amount specified on Exhibit A,made a part
hereof by this reference,for Medically
Necessary Immunization Services provided to
Covered Persons.RME will not pay Contractor
for any Immunization Services if Contractor has
previously been notified by RME that the RME
will not pay Contractor for such particular
Immunization Services.To the extent a Health
Care Plan requires Contractor to collect Co
Payments,Coinsurance or Deductibles,
compensation paid to Contractor shall be
reduced by the amounts of the applicable Co
Payments,Coinsurance or Deductibles to be
collected by Contractor.
B,Third Party Administration of Self Insured
Plans.If an RME is a third party administrator
of a Health Care Plan offered by a Self Insured
Employer,Contractor will provide Health Care
Services to Self Insured Plan Covered Persons
who are provided coverage under such Health
Care Plan.Liability for payment under this
Agreement for Health Care Services provided to
Self Insured Plan Covered Persons shall be with
the Self Insured Employer who is sponsoring the
self insured Health Care Plan and not the RIVIE
who is acting as the third party administrator.
Payment however,on behalf of the Self Insured
Employer,will be made through the RME that is
providing third party administration but such
RME shall have no liability for the payment.
C.Time of Payment.
(1)Private Plan Covered Persons,CHP+
Covered Persons and Medicaid Recipients.
Clean Claims for Health Care Services
provided to Private Plan Covered Persons,
CHP+Covered Persons and Medicaid
Recipients shall be paid,denied,or settled
within thirty (30)calendar days after receipt
by RME if submitted electronically and
within forty-five (45)calendar days after
receipt by RME if submitted by any other
means.If RME requests information from
Contractor regarding a claim,Contractor
must supply RME with the requested
information within thirty (30)days,or the
claim will be denied.
(2)Medicare Beneficiaries and Self Insured
Plan Covered Persons.Except as otherwise
provided by law or as may be required by
RME under any contractual obligations,
RME shall use its best effort to pay
Contractor the applicable compensation
amount for Health Care Services provided to
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Medicare Beneficiaries and Self Insured
Plan Covered Persons within sixty (60)days
following receipt of a “Clean Claim.”
For purposes of this Agreement,a Clean Claim
shall mean a claim for payment of Health Care
Services provided to Covered Persons that is
submitted to RME by Contractor which meets
all requirements for the definition of a “Clean
Claim”as set forth in section 10-16-106.5(2),
C.R.S.A Clean Claim does not include a claim
for payment of expenses incurred during a
period of time for which premiums are
delinquent,except as otherwise required by law.
D.Reduction in Compensation Amount.To
the extent RME is paid on a cost basis for Health
Care Services provided under a Federal Health
Care Program or a State Health Care Program,
and payment to RME is reduced,RME shall
have the right to adjust payment to Contractor
for applicable Health Care Services accordingly.
E.Compensation Denied/Adjusted.RME
may deny or adjust any compensation due
Contractor in the event the Immunization
Services provided by Contractor to Covered
Persons do not comply with the standards of
quality of care or utilization of care as
established by RME or the MPRC,or the fees or
charges for such Immunization Services do not
comply with Claims Payment Criteria as
established by RME.
5.Ouality Improvement and Utilization Review.
A.Effective Quality Improvement and
Utilization Review Programs.The parties
recognize the necessity for quality improvement
and utilization review programs and shall
cooperate to achieve effective programs.
B.Records and Studies.Contractor shall
provide the Medical Director access to medical
and other records of Covered Persons for the
purpose of conducting quality improvement and
utilization review programs.Contractor agrees
to assist and cooperate with RIvIE in conducting
quality improvement and utilization review for
Covered Persons,in person or by telephone.If
RME requests Contractor to conduct a quality
improvement study or utilization review
program for Covered Persons,then the RME
will pay Contractor for such activity based upon
a mutually agreed upon fee.
C.Contractor Review.Contractor may
conduct its customary and usual programs for
quality improvement and utilization review upon
Covered Persons.The findings of such reviews
of Covered Persons shall be provided to RME to
the extent allowed by Colorado law.
6.Effective Date and Termination.
A.Effective Date/Duration.This Agreement is
effective beginning as of the date of this
Agreement,and shall continue in effect from
year to year after such date unless otherwise
terminated in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement.
B.Termination for Breach.This Agreement
may be terminated by RMHMO or Contractor
upon a material breach of this Agreement,
provided that the breaching party does not cure
the breach within sixty (60)days following
receipt of a written notice from the non-
breaching party specifying the breach and
requesting that it be cured.
C.Unilateral Termination.Notwithstanding the
foregoing,this Agreement may be terminated by
RMHMO or Contractor without cause on at least
ninety (90)days’prior written notice to the other
party.Such termination,however,cannot occur
earlier than one (1)year from the date of this
Agreement if this Agreement includes services
provided under a Federal Health Care Program
or State Health Care Program.
D,
RMHMO may terminate this Agreement
immediately with notice to Contractor for any of
the following causes:
(1)Contractor’s license provided to it by
the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment is revoked or suspended;
(2)Contractor’s federal certification to
participate in the Medicare program under
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act is
revoked or suspended;or
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(3)RMHMO reasonably determines that
continuation of this Agreement may
negatively affect Covered Persons’care.
E.Continuation of Benefits for Covered
Persons.Contractor hereby agrees that in the
event of RIvIE’s insolvency or other cessation of
operations of RME,Contractor will continue to
provide benefits to Covered Persons through the
period for which premium has been paid,and
continue benefits to Covered Persons confined
in an inpatient facility on the date of insolvency
or other cessation of operations until their
discharge.Contractor hereby agrees that under
no circumstances,including,but not limited to,
nonpayment by RME,insolvency of RiME,or
breach of this Agreement,will Contractor bill,
charge,seek compensation,remuneration or
reimbursement from,or have recourse against
Covered Persons,the State of Colorado,any
Federal Health Care Program or State Health
Care Program or persons acting on Covered
Person’s behalf for services provided pursuant to
this Agreement.This provision shall not
prohibit collection of Co-Payments,Coinsurance
or Deductibles,where applicable,or charges for
uncovered services delivered on a fee-for-
service basis,to Covered Persons.Contractor
further agrees that (I)this provision shall
survive the termination of this Agreement,
regardless of the reason for termination,
including insolvency of RME,and shall be
construed to be for the benefit of Covered
Persons,the State of Colorado and any Federal
Health Care Program or State Health Care
Program,and (2)this provision supersedes any
oral or written contrary agreement now existing
or hereafter entered into between Contractor and
a Covered Person or persons acting on a
Covered Person’s behalf insofar as such contrary
agreement relates to liability for payment for or
continuation of services provided pursuant to
this Agreement.No changes,modifications,
additions or deletions shall be made to the
provisions of this paragraph without the prior
written consent of the Secretary of the United
States Department of Health and Human
Services and such changes,modifications,
additions or deletions shall become effective on
a date no earlier than thirty (30)days after the
Colorado Commissioner of Insurance has
received written notice of such proposed
changes,modifications,additions or deletions.
This paragraph does not apply to Health Care
Services provided to Self Insured Plan Covered
Persons.
F.Medical Director Right of Suspension.
The Medical Director shall,during the term of
this Agreement,have the right to suspend
Contractor as an RME provider if the Medical
Director determines that the failure to take such
action may result in imminent danger to the
health of a Covered Person or Covered Persons.
G.Discontinuance of Medicare,Medicaid or
CHP+Lines of Business.RIvIHMO may
discontinue the Medicare,Medicaid and/or
CHP+lines of business and/or Contractor’s right
and obligation under this Agreement to provide
services to Covered Persons who are Medicare
Beneficiaries,Medicaid Recipients and/or CHP+
Covered Persons upon sixty (60)days’prior
written notice to Contractor.
H.Limitations on Termination.RMHMO
shall not terminate this Agreement because a
provider covered by this Agreement:(1)
expresses disagreement with a decision by RME,
or an entity representing or working for RME,to
deny or limit benefits to a Covered Person;(2)
assists a Covered Person in seeking
reconsideration of such decision;(3)discusses
with a current,former or prospective patient any
aspect of the patient’s medical condition,any
proposed treatments or treatment alternatives,
whether covered by a Health Care Plan or not,or
policy provisions of a Health Care Plan;or (4)
makes a personal recommendation regarding
selection of a health plan based on personal
knowledge of the health needs of such patients.
This paragraph shall not be construed as a
limitation on either party’s right to terminate this
Agreement without cause,as set forth herein.
I.Continuity of Care.If this Agreement is
terminated by RMHMO without cause and RME
fails to provide written notice of the termination
to Covered Persons who are patients of
Contractor as required by the Consumer
Protection Standards Act,Contractor will
continue to provide covered services to RME
Covered Persons for sixty (60)days following
the date of termination.If coverage for a
Covered Person under a Health Care Plan is
terminated for any reason other than
nonpayment of premium,fraud,or abuse,
Contractor shall continue to provide covered
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services to such a Covered Person who is being
treated at an inpatient facility until such Covered
Person is discharged.For any covered services
provided under this subparagraph,RME will pay
Contractor the compensation rate set forth in this
Agreement.This paragraph shall only apply to
the extent applicable law requires the continuity
of care as described in this paragraph.This
paragraph shall only apply to Health Care
Services provided to Private Plan Covered
Persons and CHP+Covered Persons.
J.List of Contractor Patients.Within five (5)
working days following the date Contractor
gives or receives a written notice of tennination
of this Agreement pursuant to the termination
provisions of this Agreement,Contractor will
provide RIvIE with a list of Contractor’s patients
who are covered by an RME Health Care Plan.
K.Termination During the First Year.In the
event this Agreement is terminated within one
(1)year from the date of this Agreement,then
RMHMO and Contractor shall not enter into any
new financial arrangements with each other
regarding the subject matter of this Agreement
until the one (1)year period expires.
7.General Provisions.
A.Construction of Agreement.To the extent
any of the definitions or other provisions of this
Agreement with regard to Private Plan Covered
Persons conflict with the definitions or
provisions in a Health Care Plan or the
Consumer Protection Standards Act,the
definitions and provisions of the Health Care
Plan or the Consumer Protection Standards Act
shall prevail.
B.No Rights to Covered Persons.This
Agreement shall not be construed to provide any
right to a Covered Person or to increase the
duties or responsibilities of the parties hereto
beyond the requirements established by this
Agreement.The sole purpose of this Agreement
is to establish the respective rights and duties of
the parties hereto,each to the other.Any rights
of a Covered Person are derived solely from the
Covered Person’s Health Care Plan.
C.Governing Law and Venue.This Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Colorado.This Agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with all laws,
regulations and contracts of CDHCPF relating to
CHP+Covered Persons and Medicaid
Recipients who are Covered Persons,and all
laws,regulations and contracts of CMS relating
to Medicare Beneficiaries who are Covered
Persons.Venue of all matters shall be in Denver
County,Colorado.
D.Severability.If any provision of this
Agreement is held to be invalid or
unenforceable,the remaining provisions shall
continue in full force and effect,unless the
invalid or unenforceable provision is material to
this Agreement and its invalidity or
unenforceability results in substantial economic
detriment to either party to this Agreement.
E.Assignment,Contractor’s rights,duties and
responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement may
not be assigned or delegated by Contractor
without the prior written consent of RMHMO.
RIVIHMO may assign its rights,duties and
responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement,but
only if such assignee assumes all such rights,
duties and responsibilities.
F.Right of Setoff.If any amounts are owed to
any RME by Contractor,any RME shall have
the right to setoff such amounts from any
amounts owed to Contractor by any RME.
G.ationyjti Provjd.ers.This is
not an exclusive Agreement.Contractor
acknowledges that RME may offer Covered
Persons financial incentives to use certain
providers.Contractor agrees to cooperate with
RIvIE and its contractees and providers in the
provision of health care to Covered Persons.
H.Authority to Contract.The undersigned
individuals represent that they are fully
authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf
of the respective parties,perform the obligations
under this Agreement,and make all
representations,warranties,and grants as set
forth herein,
I.Relationship of Parties.This Agreement is
intended to create the relationship of
independent contractor on the part of Contractor
as to the performance of its duties and
obligations under this Agreement.Nothing
contained herein shall be interpreted to create
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any relationship of agency,partnership or joint
venture between RME and Contractor,including
any officer,director,employee or shareholder of
RME or Contractor.Neither party shall
represent or hold themselves out to any person
or entity other than is consistent with the
relationship of independent contractor.
J.Entire Agreement.This Agreement,and the
Exhibits attached to this Agreement,constitute
the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties,and shall supersede all prior
understandings and agreements of the parties on
the subject matter of this Agreement.
K.Amendments.
(1)Material Amendments.Upon at least
ninety (90)days prior written notice,
RMHMO may unilaterally amend this
Agreement to make Material Changes to this
Agreement.If Contractor objects in writing
to an amendment containing a Material
Change within fifteen (15)days and there is
no resolution of the objection,either party
may terminate this Agreement upon written
notice of termination provided to the other
party not later than sixty (60)days before
the effective date of the amendment.If
Contractor does not object to the
amendment,the amendment shall be
effective as specified in the amendment.
Notwithstanding the above,if the subject of
an amendment containing a Material Change
is the addition of a new category of coverage
and Contractor objects as specified in this
paragraph,the amendment shall not be
effective as to Contractor,and the objection
shall not be a basis upon which RMHMO
may terminate this Agreement.
(2)Non-Material Amendments.Upon at
least fifteen (15)days prior written notice,
RMHMO may unilaterally amend this
Agreement to make administrative,non-
Material Changes to this Agreement.
(3)State and federal Law Amendments.In
addition to RMHMO’s right to amend the
Agreement as set forth above,RIVIHMO
may unilaterally amend this Agreement in
order to comply with any applicable federal
or state laws or regulations.Any such
unilateral amendment shall become effective
on the date stated in the notice of
amendment provided that such date is fifteen
(15)days following RMHMO’s notice to
Contractor of the amendment,except that
the amendment may become effective on an
earlier date if any applicable state or federal
law,statute or regulation that was the basis
of the amendment requires a specific date of
compliance,which date is less than fifteen
(15)days following RIvIHMO’s notice.
L.Notices.Whenever required hereunder,
notices,except notices of termination and
breach,shall be deemed sufficiently given if
made in writing,upon mailing,via United States
Mail,or a recognized overnight delivery service,
to the address of the parties set forth on the
signature page of this Agreement.Notices of
termination and breach shall be deemed
sufficiently given if made in writing,upon
mailing,via United States Mail,postage prepaid,
certified mail,return receipt requested,or via a
recognized overnight delivery service,to the
addresses of the parties set forth on the signature
page of this Agreement.The address to which
notices are given may be changed by notice of
change of address given in the method and
manner provided herein.
M.Waiver.No party will be deemed to have
waived any rights hereunder unless the waiver is
made in writing and signed by the waiving party
or that party’s duly authorized representative.
The failure to exercise any right or remedy
under this Agreement shall not operate as a
waiver of such right or remedy.All rights and
remedies provided for under this Agreement are
cumulative.A waiver by any party of a breach
of a provision of this Agreement or warranty or
representation set forth herein will not constitute
a waiver of that provision,warranty or
representation or any other provision,warranty
or representation.
N.Benefit.The terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall bind and benefit Contractor and
permitted assigns,and shall bind and benefit
RIvIHMO and its agents,employees,
representatives,successors and assigns.An
RME other than RMHMO shall be a third party
beneficiary of this Agreement to the extent that
Contractor provides services to Covered Persons
enrolled under such RME’s Health Care Plan,or
under a Health Care Plan for which such RME is
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a third party administrator.To the extent an Relationship:
RME other than RMHMO is a third party
beneficiary of this Agreement,such RME shall
also have the obligations of RIvIE under this
Agreement as set forth herein.Each RME shall
only have obligations under this Agreement for
those services provided under the terms of this Name of Other Provider:
Agreement to Covered Persons enrolled under
such RME’s Health Care Plan or for which
______________________
Health Care Plan such RME is a third party
administrator.Except as provided in this
______________________
paragraph,no other person or entity shall be a
third party beneficiary of this Agreement.
Name:
0.Disclosure of Interests,Contractor must
complete the following only if Contractor will
provide Health Care Services to Medicaid
Recipients under this Agreement.The following Address:
list contains a full disclosure of (a)the names
and addresses of all individuals with any
financial interest in the party who is entering
into this Agreement with RMHMO,(b)a
description of whether any of the individuals
listed are related to each other as spouse,parent,
child or sibling,and (c)the name of all other Relationship:
Medicaid providers in which any of the listed
______________________
individuals has a financial interest:
Name:
Name of Other Provider:
Address:
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EXHIBIT A
TO
IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
(County Health Department)
COMPENSATION
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,Covered Persons under this Agreement shall include only
the lines of business /categories of Covered Persons which are checked below:
Private Plan Covered Persons Self Insured Plan Covered Persons Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicaid Recipients CHP+Covered Persons
1.Private Plan Covered Persons and Self Insured Plan Covered Persons.RIvIE will pay Contractor the Average
Wholesale Price (AWP)*for the serum and one hundred percent (100%)of the Medicare rate as determined by use of the
current edition of the Resource Based Relative Value Schedule (RBRVS)as an administration fee per injection for each
immunization listed in the chart below which is provided to a Private Plan Covered Person or a Self Insured Plan Covered
Person.RIVIE will pay Contractor as set forth in the chart below for in-office laboratory procedures provided to a Private
Plan Covered Person or a Self Insured Plan Covered Person.
2.Medicare Beneficiaries and Medicare Beneficiaries/Medicaid Recipients.RIVIE will pay Contractor AWP*for the
serum and one hundred percent (100%)of the Medicare rate as determined by use of the current edition of RBRVS as an
administration fee per injection for each immunization listed in the chart below which is provided to a Covered Person who is
a Medicare Beneficiary or both a Medicare Beneficiary and Medicaid Recipient,except that if such Covered Person is under
the age of 19,the administration fee shall be payment in full for the Immunization Services.RME will pay Contractor as set
forth in the chart below for in-office laboratory procedures provided to a Medicare Beneficiary or a Covered Person who is
both a Medicare Beneficiary and a Medicaid Recipient.
3.Medicaid Recipients.for in-office laboratory procedures and immunizations provided to a Medicaid Recipient,
RME will pay Contractor,as payment in full,the amount Contractor would receive from the Colorado Department of Health
Care Policy and Financing (CDHCPF)under the Medicaid program,as administered by CDHCPF for such immunizations.
4.CHP+Covered Persons.For in-office laboratory procedures and immunizations provided to a CHP+Covered
Person,RME will pay Contractor,as payment in full,the amount Contractor would receive from CDHCPF under the CHP+
Program,as administered by CDHCPF for such immunizations.
Contractor shall use the CPT codes listed below,or the most culTent codes describing such procedures,when completing
each “CMS 1500”form to be submitted to RME.Except as set forth below,Contractor’s administration fee shall include all
vaccine and supplies required for the Immunization Services provided by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement.While the
CPT codes listed below are a general range of codes,Contractor shall provide the necessary Immunization Services for which
Contractor or Contractor’s staff are licensed and qualified to provide through or on behalf of Contractor and for which
appropriate CPT codes for such services are defined.
*(l)For Medicare Beneficiaries,RME will not pay Contractor for these items which are only reimbursable under
Medicare Part D.
(2)During the term of this Agreement,in the event the pricing source used to determine AWP changes the methodology
by which AWP is calculated or reported,or AWP is no longer used as an industry pricing methodology,RIvIHMO will notif’
Contractor of the new pricing methodology that will be used in lieu of AWP,provided that the pricing methodology is a
standard used in the industry.If such notice is given by RMHMO to Contractor,the new pricing methodology as described
by RIvIHMO in such notice shall be used instead of AWP and shall be updated as described in such notice.
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f[DESCRIPTION Of IMMUNIZATION
CODES
90281 —Immune Globttlins (must be reported in addition to the administration codes
90399 90780 —90784 as appropriate)
90471 Immunization administration (includes percutaneous,intradermal,subcutaneous,
intramuscular and jet injections;one vaccine (single or combination
vaccine/toxoid).Must be reported in addition to the vaccine and toxoid codes
90476 —90749.
90472 Immimization administration (includes percutaneous,intradermal,subcutaneous,
intramuscular and jet injections);each additional vaccine (single or combination
vaccine/toxoid)(List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).Must
be reported in addition to the vaccine and toxoid codes 90476 —90749.
90476 —Vaccines,Toxoids (90476 90748 identify the vaccine product only.To report
90749 the administration of a vaccine/toxoid,the vaccine/toxoid product codes 90476
90749 must be used in addition to an immunization administration code 90471,
90472.
fI COMPENSATION FOR IN-OFFICE LABORATORY TESTS
CODES
86580 Skin Test,tuberculosis,intradermal 100%of the Medicare rate as detennined
by use of the current edition of RBRVS
If Medicaid Recipients are not Covered Persons under this Agreement,and Contractor or Health Care Professional,
as applicable,provides services otherwise covered under this Agreement to a Medicaid Recipient,RME will pay
Contractor the amount Contractor or Health Care Professional,as applicable,would receive from CDHCPF under
the Medicaid program,as administered by CDHCPF for such services.
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TO
IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
(County Health Department)
IMMUNIZATION RECORD FORM
Please complete the following information for our records:
Date:
___________________
Birthday:
Covered Person’s Name:
___________________________________
Phone:
Address:
__________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
____________________________________________
Doctor’s Name:
________________
If you or your child are provided healthcare coverage by Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization,Inc.,
Rocky Mountain HealthCare Options,Inc.or a self insured employer who uses an RME as a third party
administrator for your health care plan,we will bill Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization or Rocky
Mountain HealthCare Options,Inc.for the immunizations received today.We will also be sending a record of the
immunizations received today to your or your child’s physician.
Covered Person /Parent/Guardian Signature:
Dear Doctor:
The following immunizations were given to the above named Covered Person at
______________
on the date
shown.This form has been provided to you for the purposes of updating your patient records.Please retain for
your files.
DPT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
1St 3rd 4th
OPV 1st 2’3td 4111
IPV 1st 3rd 4th
HIB 151 2nd 3rd 4th
Varicella yst 2’’
MMR lIt 2nd
l 2d 3rd
TB 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Hemophilus B 151 2nd •3rd 4th
Adult Td lIt 2 3rd 4111
Influenza 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Pneumonia 1St 2i,d 3rd 4th
Other:
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EXHIBIT C
TO
AGREEMENT
The terms of this Exhibit are made a part of and are included within the Agreement to which this Exhibit is
attached.Any party (Contractor)entering into the Agreement with RMHMO shall comply with all applicable
terms and conditions of this Exhibit.The applicability of each paragraph depends on the type of Health Care Plan
for which Contractor provides Health Care Services and is noted below.
SECTION 1.The paragraphs in Section I apply to all Health Care Plans.
1.Non-Discrimination.Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal laws
respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices.
2.Equal Opportunity.It is the policy of RMHMO to provide equal opportunity and to prevent
discrimination based on race,color,national origin,age or disability in admission or access to,or treatment or
employment in,RMHMO programs,health care plans,and activities to the extent required by applicable law.
Contractor shall comply with this policy as may be required by law.All federally funded benefits and services
are provided in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act,as amended,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act,as amended,the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended,the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
as amended,as well as other related laws.All Contractors and subcontractors are notified of their responsibility
to comply with these laws.The EEO Officer is responsible for compliance with state and federal equal
opportunity laws.The EEO Officer is also responsible for implementing the Equal Opportunity Plan.If
Contractor or a Covered Person has any questions concerning this policy,Contractor or Covered Person should
contact the RMHMO Member Concerns Coordinator at (800)346-4643or (970)243-7050,or TTY (970)248-
5019 or ($00)704-6370;para asistencia en Español Ilame al (800)346-4643.
3.cpijgpccflan.RMHMO has a compliance plan (Compliance Plan)in place.Contractor shall not
take any action to cause a violation of the terms of this Compliance Plan.A copy of the Compliance Plan will be
provided to Contractor upon written request.Contractor shall contact the Compliance Officer at RMHMO if
Contractor becomes aware of or suspects any fraud,waste,abtise or non-compliance with the Compliance Plan.
4.tilegal Aliens.Contractor certifies that Contractor does not knowingly employ or contract with any
illegal aliens to perform services under the Agreement.If RME obtains actual knowledge that Contractor
knowingly employs or contracts with an illegal alien to perform services under the Agreement,RME shall 1)
notify Contractor within three (3)days that RME has actual knowledge that Contractor is employing or
contracting with an illegal alien to perform services under the Agreement;and 2)terminate the Agreement,unless,
within three (3)days of receiving notice from RME,(a)Contractor stops employing or contracting with the illegal
alien to perform services under the Agreement,or (b)Contractor provides information to RME to establish that
Contractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with the illegal alien to perform services under the
Agreement.If Contractor becomes aware that Contractor has employed an illegal alien to perform services under
the Agreement,whether knowingly or unknowingly,Contractor must end such employment immediately.
SECTION II.The paragraphs in Section II apply to Federal Health Care Programs.
1.Incorporation of Federal Acquisition Regulations by Reference.Because RMHMO is a contractor
with the federal government,the following provisions are incorporated by reference into the Agreement with the
same force and effect as if the provisions were given in full text.These provisions are incorporated into the
Agreement only to the extent required by applicable law.Upon request,RMHMO will make the full text of the
provisions available:
A.Equal Opportunity (48 C.F.R.§52.222-26);
B.Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (48 C.F.R.
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§52.219-8);
C.Small Btisiness and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (48 C.F.R.§52.219-9);
D.Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities (48 C.F.R.§52.222-21);
E.Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans,Veterans of the Vietnam Era,and Other
Eligible Veterans (48 C.f.R.§52.222-35);
F.Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (48 C.F.R.§52.222-36);
G.Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans,Veterans of the Vietnam Era,and Other
Eligible Veterans (48 C.f.R.§52.222-3 7);
H.Fees or Kickbacks By Subcontractors (Anti Kickback Procedures)(48 C.F.R.§52.203-7);and
2.Program Eligibility.RMHMO and Contractor represent to the other that they have not been debarred,
sttspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State Health Care Program or Federal Health Care
Program.Contractor will take no action during the term of this Agreement which would result in its being
debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State Health Care Program or Federal
Health Care Program,In addition,during the term of this Agreement,Contractor has not and will not arrange or
contract with any employee,contractor,or agent for the provision of items or services under this Agreement who
Contractor knows or should know is debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State
Health Care Program or Federal Health Care Program.If either party determines that the other party is,or
becomes during the term of this Agreement,debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in
any State Health Care Program or Federal Health Care Program,the party that is not debarred,suspended,or
made otherwise ineligible may terminate this Agreement immediately.
3.Notice of Non-segregated Facilities.To the extent required by applicable law,Contractor certifies
that Contractor does not and will not maintain or provide for Contractor’s employees any segregated facilities as
defined in 48 C.f.R.§52.222-21(a)at any of Contractor’s establishments,and that Contractor does not and will
not permit Contractor’s employees to perform their services at any location under Contractor’s control where
segregated facilities are maintained.Contractor agrees that a breach of this certification shall be a violation of the
Equal Opportunity provision in paragraph I.
4.Prohibition Against Use of CMS Funds to Influence Legislation on Appropriations.No part of any
funds paid to Contractor under this Agreement for Health Care Services provided to Medicare Beneficiaries shall
be used to pay the salaries or expenses of Contractor or any agent acting for Contractor to influence legislation or
appropriations pending before Congress.
5.Disclosttre of Information.Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls so that no
information contained in its records or obtained from CMS or others in carrying out the terms of the Agreement
shall be used by or disclosed by it,its agents,officers or employees,except as provided in Section 1106 of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.§1306)and regulations prescribed thereunder.
6.Termination of CMS Contract.In the event RMHMO’s Medicare contract is terminated or non
renewed,the Agreement,to the extent it concerns RMHMO’s Medicare contract with CMS,will be terminated
unless CMS and RMHMO agree to the contrary.Such termination shall be accomplished by delivery of a written
notice to Contractor of the date upon which said termination will be effective.Notwithstanding the foregoing,if
RMHMO desires to continue the Agreement relative to RMHMO’s business after the Medicare contract between
CMS and RMHMO has been terminated or non-renewed,RMHMO may do so provided that RMHMO assures to
CMS in writing that CMS’obligations will terminate at the time the Medicare contract terminates or is non
renewed,subject to termination cost provisions provided for in the Medicare contract.
7.Liquidated Damages.The following provision is applicable only if the Agreement contains a
liquidated damage provision which is related solely to Medicare.CMS,after consultation with RMHMO,shall
have the right to determine that the specified levels of performance have not been attained by Contractor.In such
event,CMS may direct RMHMO to notify Contractor of CMS’determination that liquidated damages apply and
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to set-off the liquidated damages against Contractor.CMS shall reimburse RMHMO for all reasonable costs
relating to this activity and shall honor any judgment or award rendered against RMHMO directly resulting from
the enforcement of such provision as directed by CMS.failure of RMHMO to timely comply with such
direction,shall constitute cause for the application of any and all administrative,statutory,and judicial remedies
which may be available to CMS pursuant to CMS’agreement with RMHMO,including,but not limited to,
offsetting an amount equivalent to the amount of such unenforced liquidated damages.In the event that such
offset is made,RMHMO shall be obligated to continue to perform all terms and conditions of such agreement
without additional payment from CMS attributable to such offset amounts.
8.CMS Reguirements for Medicare Contracts.Contractor shall comply with all applicable
requirements of law,with regard to providing Health Care Services to Medicare Beneficiaries.Contractor agrees
to the following regarding providing Health Care Services to Medicare Beneficiaries:
A.The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),the Comptroller General,or their
designees may audit,evaluate,or inspect any books,contracts,medical records,patient care documentation,
and other records of Contractor that pertain to any aspect of services performed,reconciliation of benefit
liabilities,and determination of amounts payable under the Agreement,or as HHS,the Comptroller General,
or their designees may deem necessary to enforce RMHMO’s contract with CMS to provide services to
Medicare Beneficiaries.Contractor shall comply with the provisions of 45 C.f.R.§74,et seq.,concerning
granting HHS and the Comptroller General of the United States,and any other authorized representatives,
access to books,documents,papers and other records.
B.Contractor shall make available,for the purposes specified in paragraph (A)above,its
premises,physical facilities and equipment,records relating to its Medicare Beneficiaries,and any additional
relevant information that CMS may require.
C.HHS,the Comptroller General,or their designees right to inspect,evaluate,and audit
extends through 10 years from the end of the final contract period or completion of audit,whichever is later
unless-
(1)CMS determines there is a special need to retain a particular record or group of
records for a longer period and notifies Contractor at least 30 days before the normal disposition
date;
(2)There has been a termination,dispute,or allegation of fraud or similar fault by
Contractor,in which case the retention may be extended to 6 years from the date of any resulting
final resolution of the termination,dispute,fraud,or similar fault;or
(3)CMS determines that there is a reasonable possibility of fraud or similar fault,in
which case CMS may inspect,evaluate,and audit Contractor at any time.
D.Contractor agrees that it will require all related entities,contractors and subcontractors to
agree that:
(I)HHS,the Comptroller General,or their designee has the right to inspect,evaluate
and audit any pertinent exhibits,books,documents,papers,and records of the related entity,
contractor or subcontractor;
(2)HHS’and the Comptroller General’s right to inspect,evaluate and audit any
pertinent information for any particular contract period,will exist through ten (10)years from the
final date of the contract period or the date of completion of any audit,whichever is later.
E.Contractor agrees to provide Health Care Services to Medicare Beneficiaries in a manner
consistent with professionally recognized standards of health care.
F.Contractor shall comply with the confidentiality and enrollee acctiracy requirements of CMS
regulations with regard to Medicare Beneficiaries.
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G.All contracts or written arrangements between Contractor and sttbcontractors or first tier or
downstream entities for the provision of Health Care Services to Medicare Beneficiaries must contain a
provision requiring that any services or other activity performed by such subcontractor,or first tier or
downstream entity are consistent and comply with RMHMO’s contractual obligations under its contract with
CMS.
H.RMHMO may only delegate functions regarding services for Medicare Beneficiaries to
Contractor,a subcontractor or downstream entity in a manner consistent with the requirements,laws,rules.
and regulations governing Medicare.All contracts or written arrangements,including the delegation of any of
RMHMO’s activities or responsibilities under RMHMO’s contract with CMS,must specify that the related
entity,contractor or subcontractor must comply with all applicable Medicare laws,regulations,and CMS
instructions.
SECTION III.The paragraphs in Section III apply to State Health Care Programs.
1.Confidentiality.RMHMO is subject to the requirements of 45 C.F.R.§205.50,as amended,section
10-16-423,C.R.S.,as amended,and 42 C.F.R.§431.304—43 1.307,as amended,regarding confidentiality of
health information about Medicaid Recipients.Contractor shall hold and receive any health information about
Medicaid Recipients subject to the above confidentiality requirements.Contractor shall comply with 42 C.f.R.
part 43 1,subpart F,including 42 C.F.R.§431.301,and section 26-1-114,C.R.S.,regarding the confidentiality of
information concerning applicants for and recipients of public assistance.Contractor shall protect the
confidentiality of all Medicaid Recipient records and other materials that are maintained in accordance with the
terms of RMHMO’s Medicaid Contract.Except for purposes directly connected with administration of
RMHMO’s Medicaid Contract,no information about or obtained from any Medicaid Recipient in the possession
of Contractor shall be disclosed in a form identifiable with the Medicaid Recipient without prior written consent
of the Medicaid Recipient or,if such Medicaid Recipient is a minor,withotit the written consent of such minor’s
parent or guardian.
2.Program Eligibility.RMHMO and Contractor represent to the other that they have not been debarred,
suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State Health Care Program or Federal Health Care
Program.Contractor will take no action during the term of this Agreement which would result in its being
debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State Health Care Program or Federal
Health Care Program.In addition,during the term of this Agreement,Contractor has not and will not arrange or
contract with any employee,contractor,or agent for the provision of items or services tinder this Agreement who
Contractor knows or should know is debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in any State
Health Care Program or Federal Health Care Program.If either party determines that the other party is,or
becomes during the term of this Agreement,debarred,suspended or made otherwise ineligible to participate in
any State Health Care Program or Federal Health Care Program,the party that is not debarred,suspended,or
made otherwise ineligible may terminate this Agreement immediately.
3.Certifications.Pursuant to requirements of RMHMO’s Medicaid Contract,RMHMO is required to
include in the Agreement and obtain from Contractor the following certifications without modification:
Contractor certifies to the best of Contractor’s knowledge and belief as follows:
A.Certification Regarding Debarment,Suspension,Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion --Lower
Tier Member.
(I)The prospective Lower Tier Member certifies,by submission of this contract,that
neither it nor its principals is presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared
ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or
agency.
(2)Where the prospective Lower Tier Member is unable to certify to any of the
statements in this certification,such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this
contract.
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“Lower Tier Member”is defined to include Contractor and its principals,agents and subcontractors who
are obligated to perform services pursuant to the terms of this contract.
Contractor shall include,without modification,the above certification in any subcontract to the
Agreement it may enter into.
B.Certification Regarding Limitation on Use of Appropriated Ftands to Influence Certain Federal
Contracting and Financial Transactions.
(I)No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid or will be paid by or
on behalf of Contractor to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an office or
employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the
making of any federal grant,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative
agreement and the extension,continuation,renewal,amendment,or modification of any federal
contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement that utilizes federal funds.
(2)If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a
member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a member of Congress
in connection with this federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,Contractor shall
complete and submit Standard Form —LLL,“Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,”in accordance
with its instructions.
Contractor shall require that the language of the above certification be included in any subcontract to the
Agreement that it may enter into.
4.Records and Audits.Contractor shall maintain a complete file of all records,documents,
communications,and other materials which pertain to the operation of the program/project or the delivery of
services to Medicaid Recipients under this Agreement sufficient to disclose fully the nature and extent of
services/goods provided to each Covered Person.These records shall be maintained according to statutory or
general accotinting principles and shall be easily separable from other Contractor records.Such files shall be
sufficient to properly reflect all direct and indirect costs of labor,materials,equipment,supplies and services,and
other costs of whatever nature for which a payment was made and shall include,but are not limited to:
A.All medical records,service reports,and orders prescribing treatment plans;
B.Records of goods,including such things as drugs and medical equipment and supplies,and copies
of original invoices for such goods;and
C.Records of all payments received for the provision of such services or goods.
All such records,documents,communications,and other materials shall be maintained by Contractor for a period
of six (6)years from the date services are provided under this Agreement,or for such further period as may be
necessary to resolve any matters which may be pending with regard to such services,or until an audit by or on
behalf of the federal or state government has been completed with the following qualification:If an audit by or on
behalf of the federal and/or state government has begun but is not completed at the end of the six (6)year period,
or if audit findings have not been resolved after a six (6)year period,the materials shall be retained until the
resolution of the audit finding.
5.Untrtie or Misleading Information.Contractor shall not knowingly provide untrue or misleading
information,as defined at sections IO-l6-4l3(l)(a)-(c),C.R.S.,regarding RMHMO’s Medicaid Plan other
Medicaid managed care organizations,or Medicaid eligibility,to RMHMO Medicaid Recipients.
6.Medicaid Recipient Rights.
A.Contractor shall provide interpreter services for Medicaid Recipients with communication
disabilities or non-English speaking Medicaid Recipients when such an interpreter is necessary in order to
render effective communication in connection with the provision of Health Care Services.RMHMO will
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assist Contractor in providing information in alternative formats and in an appropriate manner that takes into
consideration the special needs of those who,for example are visually limited or have limited reading
proficiency.
B.Contractor shall provide Medicaid Recipients,in terms the Medicaid Recipients can understand,
an explanation of the Medicaid Recipients complete medical condition,recommended treatment,risk(s)of the
treatment,expected results and reasonable medical alternatives,If the Medicaid Recipient is not capable of
understanding the information,the explanation shall be provided to the Medicaid Recipient’s biological,
adoptive or foster parent,guardian or designated client representative,and documented in the Medicaid
Recipient’s medical record.
C.Contractor shall ensure that Medicaid Recipients have the rights set forth in 42 C.f.R.section
438.100(b)(2),including but not limited to the right to be free from any form of restraint or seclusion used as
a means of coercion,discipline,convenience or retaliation,consistent with 42 C.F.R.,section
438.1 00.(b)(2)(v).
7.Physical Barriers.Physical barriers and barriers to communication shall not inhibit Medicaid
Recipients with disabilities from obtaining covered health care services.
8.Medicaid and CHP+Contracts Statutes and Regulations.Pursuant to requirements of RMHMO’s
Medicaid Contract and CHP+Contract,Contractor and any subcontractor of Contractor shall comply with the
following statutes and regulations:
A.Sections 1894 and 1934 of the Social Security Act,as implemented by regulations at 42 C.f.R.,
Part46O
B.Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.Sections 6101,et seq.)
C.Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C.621-634)
D.Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)(42 U.S.C.12101,et seq.)
E.Environmental Protection Agency Regulations (40 C.F.R.Part 15)
F.94-165 Energy Policy and Conservation Act
G.Equal Pay Act of 1963 (29 U.S.C.206(d))
H.Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986,P.L.99-603 (8 U.S.C.1324b)
I.Section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.1857 Ii)
J.Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.1368)
K.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.794)
L.Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.2000d)
M.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.2000e)
N.Title IX ofthe Education Amendment of 1972 (20 U.S.C.1681,et seq.)
0.Section 24-34-302,et seq.,Colorado Revised Statutes 1997,as amended
Contractor shall also comply with any and all laws and regulations applicable to these laws prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of race,color,national origin,age,sex,religion and handicap,including Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)or AIDS-related conditions,covered under Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended,cited above.Included is 45 C.F.R.9236(e),which reqcures affirmative
steps be taken to assure that small and minority businesses are utilized,when possible,as sources of supplies,
equipment,construction and services.This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining
any and all federal and/or state financial assistance.Any provider who feels that he/she has been discriminated
against has the right to file a complaint either with the Colorado Department of Human Services or with the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
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9.Certifications.Pursuant to requirements of RMHP’s CHP+Contract,RMHP is required to include in
the Agreement and obtain from Contractor the following:
A.Lobbying.
(I)No Federal or appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of
Contractor.to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an
agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any contract,the making of any grant,the making of any
loan,the entering into of any cooperative agreement,and the extension,continuation,renewal,
amendment or modification of any contract,grant,loan or cooperative agreement that utilizes Federal
funds,
(2)Ii any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency,a member
of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress in connection with this Federal Contract,grant,loan,
or cooperative agreement,the Contractor shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL,
“Disclosure form to Report Lobbying”,in accordance with its instrtrctions.
(3)Contractor shall require that the language of this certification be included in the
award documents for subawards at all tiers (including subgrants and Contracts under grants,loans,
and cooperative agreements)and that all subclients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into.Submission of the certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352,title 31,U.S.Code.Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be stibject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
Contractor shall include,without modification,the above certification in any subcontract to the
Agreement it may enter into.
B.Suspension and Debarment.Contractor certifies that,to the best of its knowledge and belief,that
the Contractor and its principals:
(1)Are not presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible
or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency.
(2)l-Iave not within a three (3)year period preceding this Contract been convicted of or
had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining,or attempting to obtain,or performing a public (Federal,State or local)
transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery.bribery,falsification or destruction of records,making
false statements,or receiving stolen property.
(3)Are not presently indicted for’,or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a
governmental entity (Federal,State or local)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in
subparagraph 2 of this certification;and
(4)Have riot within a three (3)year period preceding this Contract had one or more
public transactions (Federal,State or local)terminated for convenience or default
Contractor shall require that the language of the above certification be included in any subcontract to
the Agreement that it may enter into.
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ADDENDUM TO IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH Eagle County Government,cl/b/a Eagle County
MAINTENANCEORGANIZATION,INC.,HHS,(herein “Contractor”)
a Colorado nonprofit corporation d/b/a Rocky
Mountain Health Plans,(herein “RIvEHMO”)
Address of RMHMO and RME:Address of Contractor:
2775 Crossroads Boulevard Post Office Box 626
Post Office Box 10600 551 Broadway
Grand Junction,CO 81502-5600 Eagle,CO 81631-0660
Tax LI).No.:846000762
RMHMO and Contractor are parties to an Immunization Services Agreement dated
_______
2012 for the provision of Immunization Services to Covered Persons.The Immunization Services
Agreement and any amendments thereto shall be referred to collectively as the “Agreement.”All
definitions and terms of the Agreement are incorporated herein by this reference.
RIvIHMO and Contractor desire to enter into this Addendum for the purpose of Contractor
arranging for the provision of Family Planning Services to Covered Persons.Contractor will be
reimbursed for such Family Planning Services as set forth in the attached Terms and Conditions.
This Addendum describes Contractor’s duties and obligations with regard to all lines of business
for which RME offers a Health Care Plan.The particular lines of business and categories of Covered
Persons for which Contractor shall provide Health Care Services under this Addendum are set forth on
Exhibit 1.To the extent this Addendum describes duties and obligations for a particular line of business
or category of Covered Person for which Contractor does not provide services,those duties and
obligations are not applicable to Contractor or RME.
Contractor and RMHMO agree to all Terms and Conditions,attached,along with the Exhibits
described below,all of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
This Addendum is dated and shall be effective on the date set forth below by RMHMO as
the effective date.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HEALTH Eagle County Government,cl/b/a Eagle County
MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION,INC.,IffiS
a Colorado nonprofit corporation cl/b/a Rocky
Mountain
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Stephen K.ErkenBrack,President and CEO
Rv’yoN
(Print/type name)
Effective Date:ttThLLttW £Title:CHPrl1V1A
(To be eomp1eed by R1MO)J
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ATTACHMENTS:
Exhibit 1:Compensation for family Planning Services
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Additional Definitions.The words and
terms below shall have the following
definitions:
A.“Family Planning Services”shall mean
an office visit comprised of basic health
screening,including screening and any
needed treatment for sexually transmitted
diseases according to state protocols,
personal history review,birth control
education and prescription of basic birth
control methods,including oral birth control
pills,condoms,gels,depo provera,
diaphragm and rhythm counseling provided
by a Nurse Practitioner to Covered Persons.
family Planning Services will also include
outside contraceptive methods such as IUD
and cervical cap,which are provided by a
Participating Physician.
B.“Nurse Practitioner”shall mean an
advanced practice nurse who:(1)is licensed
to practice in Colorado pursuant to Section
12-38-111.5,C.R.S.,(2)obtains specialized
education or training through a nationally
accredited education program designed for
nurse practitioners,(3)applies to and is
accepted by the Colorado Board of Nursing
for inclusion in the advanced practice
registry,and (4)is employed by or under
contract with Contractor.
2.F ainily Planning Services.
A.Family Planning Serviceyeied
Persons.Contractor shalt arrange for the
provision of family Planning Services to
Covered Persons through contracts with or
employment of Nurse Practitioners and
Participating Physicians.In alTanging for
such services,Contractor shall comply with
the terms of the Agreement and this
Addendum.
B.Compensation for family Planning
Services.RME will pay Contractor the
amounts specified on attached Exhibit 1 for
Medically Necessary family Planning
Services provided by Nurse Practitioners
and Participating Physicians to Covered
Persons.Contractor agrees to accept
payment in accordance with Exhibit 1 as flail
payment and complete satisfaction of any
claim for compensation due for family
Planning Services provided to Covered
Persons by Nurse Practitioners and
Participating Physicians.To the extent a
Health Care Plan requires Contractor to
collect Co-Payments,Coinsurance or
Deductibles,compensation paid to
Contractor shall be reduced by the amounts
of the applicable Co-Payments,Coinsurance
or Deductibles to be collected by Contractor.
To the extent that this Addendum and the
Agreement both set forth compensation rates
for Family Planning Services,the terms of
this Addendum shall supersede the terms of
the Agreement.
A.Service Area for family Planning
Services.family Planning Services
described in this Addendum shall only be
provided at the address(es)set forth on the
signature page of this Addendum.
B.Licensure.Contractor operates and is
governed by Section 25-1-501 et.seq.,
C.RS.Evidence of obtaining and/or
maintaining compliance with such legal
requirements shall be submitted to Rl\4E
upon written request.Contractor’s facility
shall be duly licensed by all federal,state
and local licensing agencies which require
licensure for providing any of the family
Planning Services herein and shall obtain
and maintain certification to participate in
3.General Provisions.
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the Medicare program under Title XVIII of
the Social Security Act.All Nurse
Practitioners shall be duly licensed by the
State of Colorado as advanced practice
nurses.Evidence of obtaining and/or
maintaining such licenses shall be submitted
to RIVIE upon request.Contractor shall
notify RME immediately of the occurrence
of any of the following:
(1)Revocation or suspension of
Contractor’s state license or federal
certification to participate in the
Medicare program;
(2)Loss of any license which Contractor
is required to obtain for the provision of
Family Planning Services;
(3)Any action,decision or
recommendation by CMS in any way
limiting or restricting Contractor’s
participation in the Medicare program,
or by the State of Colorado in any way
limiting Contractor’s participation in the
Medicaid program;
(4)Any suit or claim regarding the
provision of Family Planning Services;
(5)The revocation,suspension or refusal
to renew any license held by a Nurse
Practitioner employed by or under
contract with Contractor;or
(6)Any action or situation that might or
will materially affect Contractor’s ability
to carry out its responsibilities under this
Addendum.
Contractor shall provide the Medical
Director with any records pertaining to such
matter as may be requested by the Medical
Director.
C.Credentials of Participating Physicians.
Each Participating Physician shall:(1)hold
the degree of Doctor of Medicine or
Osteopathy as defined by Colorado statutes,
(2)at all times during the term of this
Addendum be culTently licensed by the
Colorado Board of Medical Examiners
without restriction,(3)completely and
accurately make application to and be
accepted by RIvIE as a Participating
Physician of RME,(4)at all times during
the term of this Addendum be certified to
participate in the Medicare program under
Title XVIII of the Social Security Act,(5)at
all times during the term of this Addendum
not be prohibited from participation in any
federal health care program or state health
care program,and (6)at all times during the
term of this Addendum continue to have
admitting privileges in at least one hospital,
if applicable,based on the Participating
Physician’s clinical specialty.Contractor
shall provide copies of all licensure and
related documents to RME upon request.
D.Professional Standing.Contractor
agrees to inform the Medical Director
immediately of any fact,event or
circumstance affecting the credentials,
licensing or liability of a Participating
Physician,including,but not limited to,the
following:
(1)suits or claims for professional
liability;
(2)any action,decision or
recommendation by the clinical
department,administrative staff or peer
review organization of any hospital or
clinic limiting,restricting or changing
Participating Physician’s relationship to
such hospital or clinic;
(3)any action,decision or
recommendation by any department or
agency of the United States govermnent
or the State of Colorado in any way
limiting or restricting Participating
Physician’s participation in any federal
health care program or state health care
program;
(4)the referral by the State Board of
Medical Examiners of any matter to the
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State of Colorado Attorney General’s
Office for action;and
(5)any disciplinary action taken against
Participating Physician by the Colorado
Board of Medical Examiners or a
professional review committee.
Contractor shall provide the Medical
Director with any records pertaining to such
matter as may be requested by the Medical
Director.
such date unless otherwise terminated in
accordance with the provisions of this
Addendum.
4.Effect.Except as set forth in this
Addendum,all terms,covenants and conditions
of the Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
E.Duties and Obligations Under
Agreement.Except as otherwise set forth in
this Addendum,Contractor shall arrange for
the provision of Family Planning Services to
Covered Persons under the same terms and
conditions as set forth in the Agreement for
the provision of Immunization Services to
Covered Persons.Contractor and RME
shall have the same duties and obligations
with regard to the provision of Family
Planning Services as such parties have in the
Agreement with regard to the delivery of
Immunization Services.
F.Entire Agreement.This Addendum,
and the Exhibits attached to this Addendum,
constitute the entire understanding and
agreement of the parties with regard to
family Planning Services covered under this
Addendum,and shall supersede all prior
understandings and agreements of the
parties on the subject matter of Family
Planning Services covered under this
Addendum.
G.Termination.This Addendum shall be
subject to termination on the same terms and
conditions as set forth in the Agreement.
Upon termination of the Agreement,this
Addendum shall terminate.The termination
of this Addendum,however,shall not
terminate the Agreement.
H.Effective Date/Duration.This
Addendum shall be effective beginning as of
the date of this Addendum,and shall
continue in effect from year to year after
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EXHIBIT 1
TO
ADDENDUM TO IMMUNIZATION SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
COMPENSATION FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Addendum,Covered Persons under this Addendum shall
include only the lines of business /categories of Covered Persons which are checked below:
Private Plan Covered Persons Self Insured Plan Covered Persons Medicare Beneficiaries
LI Medicaid Recipients CHP+Covered Persons
Compensation for Family Planning Services shall be the Allowed Charges as set forth below.If
Contractor’s billed charges for any family Planning Services provided to Covered Persons are less than the
Allowed Charges for Family Planning Services set forth in this Addendum,Contractor shall be reimbursed billed
charges for the service instead of the Allowed Charges set forth in this Addendum.All Allowed Charges shall be
subject to the Claims Payment Criteria.
1.Private Plan Covered Persons.Self Insured Plan Covered Persons and Medicare Beneficiaries.RME
will pay Contractor for Family Planning Services provided to Private Plan Covered Persons,Self Insured Plan
Covered Persons and Medicare Beneficiaries as set forth in the table below.Contractor shall use the CPT Codes
or J Codes listed below,(or the most current codes describing such procedures),when completing each claim
form to be submitted to RME.
CPT CODES!
UCPCS CODES DESCRIPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES COMPENSATION RATE
CPT Codes:99201 Office or other outpatient visits for the evaluation and 100%of the Medicare rate as
99204 management of a new patient;presenting problems are determined by use of the
straightforward,or of low or moderate severity current edition of the Resource
..Based Relative Value Schedule
99211 -99214 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and RBRVSmanagementofanestablishedpatient,that may or may not
require the presence of a physician,presenting problems
are straightforward,or of low or moderate complexity
CPT Codes:Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation or 100%of the Medicare rate as
99381 —99397 re-evaluation of an individual including age and gender determined by use of the
appropriate history,examination,counseling/anticipatory current edition of the RBRVS
guidance/risk factor reduction interventions and the
ordering of laboratory/diagnostic procedures for new or
established patients.
CPT Codes:99401 Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction 100%of the Medicare rate as
and 99402 intervention(s)provided to an individual;15 minutes or 30 determined by use of the
minutes current edition of the RBRVS
CPT Codes:Insertion,removal and/or possible reinsertion of 100%of the Medicare rate as
I 1 975 -1 1977 implantable contraceptive devices determined by use of the
Diaphragm or cervical cap fitting with instructions current edition of the RBRVS
57170 Insertion or removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
58300 -58301
Exhibit 1
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CPT CODES!
HCPCS CODES
DESCRIPTION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES COMPENSATION RATE
In Office Laboratory In Office Laboratory Only CPT codes for the level of Current RME In-Office
CLIA certification held by Contractor.All other Clinical Laboratory fee Schedule
Laboratory Services will be provided by RME contracted
Laboratory Providers
Vaccines,Toxoids As appropriate for the Contractor to provide in the scope of 100%of AWP*
and Other their services
Injectables
CPT Codes:Administration of Immunizations and Injections.To report 100%of the Medicare rate as
90471-90474,the administration of an injectable,the appropriate determined by use of the
96360-96379 administration CPT or HCPCS codes must be used in current edition of the RBRVS
HCPCS Codes addition to the J Codes set forth above.
G0008__G00l0
HCPCS Codes HCPCS Codes (except those listed above under 100%of the Medicare rate as
administration of immunizations and injections)determined by use of the
current edition of the Durable
Medical Equipment Regional
Carrier (DMERC)fee schedule
*(a)Allowed Charges for these items will not apply to pharmaceuticals reimbursed under Medicare Part D for
a Medicare Beneficiary if RMHMO notifies Contractor of a different methodology,process and/or right for
reimbursement for such pharmaceuticals.In the event such notification is given,Allowed Charges shall be
determined in accordance with the methodology,process and/or right specified in the notice.
(b)During the term of this Addendum,in the event the pricing source used to determine AWP changes the
methodology by which AWP is calculated or reported,or AWP is no longer used as an industry pricing
methodology,RMHMO will notify Contractor of the new pricing methodology that will be used in lieu of AWP,
provided that the pricing methodology is a standard used in the industry.If such notice is given by RIVIHMO to
Contractor,the new pricing methodology as described by RMHMO in such notice shall be used instead of AWP
and shall be updated as described in such notice.
2.CHP+Covered Persons.RME will pay Contractor for family Planning Services provided to a CHP+
Covered Person,by either a Nurse Practitioner or a Participating Physician,the amount Contractor would receive
from the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (CDHCPF)under the CHP+Program,as
administered by CDHCPF for such services.
3.Medicaid Recipients.RIvIE will pay Contractor for family Planning Services provided to a Medicaid
Recipient,by either a Nurse Practitioner or a Participating Physician,the amount Contractor would receive from
CDHCPf under the Medicaid program,as administered by CDHCPf for such services.
If Medicaid Recipients are not Covered Persons under this Addendum,and Contractor or Health Care
Professional,as applicable,provides services otherwise covered under this Addendum to a Medicaid Recipient,
RME will pay Contractor the amount Contractor or Health Care Professional,as applicable,would receive from
CDHCPF under the Medicaid program,as administered by CDHCPf for such services.
Exhibit 1
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