AGENDA DATE: 2/3/2016
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Resolution Authorizing the County Executive to Sign EMS Cost Recovery Documents
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution authorizing the County Executive to sign documents for the EMS Cost Recovery Program
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Blair, Eggleston
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: In 2009, the Board enacted Chapter 6, Article V of the Albemarle County Code which authorized the Albemarle County Department of Fire and Rescue and any volunteer rescue squad that obtains a permit from the County to charge fees for emergency medical services (EMS) vehicle transports.
EMS cost recovery program fees are primarily paid by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies. In order to charge fees to the Medicare and Medicaid programs for EMS vehicle transports, the County must enroll in those programs. The enrollment documents require the signature of an authorized official to whom the Board has granted the legal authority to enroll the County in the programs. Albemarle County Code ?6-503 authorizes the County Executive to establish policies and procedures to implement the EMS vehicle transport cost recovery program. However, the cost recovery program ordinance does not specifically authorize the County Executive to sign and execute other documents for the program.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 7: Operational Capacity: Ensure County government's ability to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: Recently, the County has procured a different billing vendor, Digitech Computer, Inc., to act as the County's billing agent for its EMS vehicle transport cost recovery program. In order for this new vendor to bill the Medicare and Medicaid programs for EMS vehicle transports, the County must submit updated enrollment forms. The enrollment forms must be signed by an offici...
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