SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of Contract Renewal: 21C-156-CA-04, Employee Medical Center Services - Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc., Ocala, FL (Budget Impact - Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $46,800)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Susan Olsen, Director Procurement Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
On August 18, 2020, the Board approved an agreement with Heart of Florida Health Center, Inc. (HOF) to provide an Employee Medical Center. HOF services include medical, x-rays/labs and tier 1/generic prescription services. Currently, the Health Center bills the county $12.50 per member, per month, for employee medical center services. Due to the upcoming opening of the County’s Employee Clinic, there is a need to temporarily modify this billing structure. In lieu of billing the county $12.50 per member, per month, the Health Center will bill the county only for the co-pay amount of each county employee who utilizes the Health Center. This change will remain in effect until the County’s Employee Clinic is fully operational. Additionally, the Health Center will bill Florida Blue for claims related to services provided to county employees. At this time, Human Resources is requesting approval to renew the agreement for one (1) year valid through September 30, 2025.
Attached for review is a draft copy of the Fourth Contract Amendment. Upon approval at today’s meeting, it will be forwarded to Heart of Florida Center, Inc. as written and upon return, will be routed for the Clerk and Chair’s signatures.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; estimated annual expenditure of $46,800. Funds will be available in ZK160519-523213 (Insurance Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chair and Clerk to execute the Fourth Contract Amendment with Heart of Florida Center, Inc. under 21C-156.
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