AI- 33511
Health & Human Services Dept. 10.D.
CC REGULAR
- Meeting Date:
- 08/14/2012
- Department Head:
- Eddie Olivarez
- Submitted By:
- Mike Escaname, HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
- Department:
- HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPT.
Information
CAPTION
Requesting authorization for Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. to participate in a Professional Provider Network and Health Maintenance Organization Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
BACKGROUND
These Agreements were previously presented to CC on 06/26/12 through AI-32816. Blue Cross Blue Shield has amended the Agreements to state Hidalgo County is a government entity rather than a professional entity.
Fiscal Impact
- FISCAL YEAR:
- 2012
- ACCT. #:
- 2-1293-345-40-340-005-0-000
- FUNDS AVAILABLE Y/N?:
- N/A
- MATCHING FUNDS Y/N?:
- N
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
There is no cost to Hidalgo County for becoming a provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield. A provider participating in the Blue Cross Blue Shield network is allowed to bill certain health care costs, from health services provided by our County clinic's staff, to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Budget and Management | mmunoz | 08/01/2012 01:12 PM |
| Purchasing / Internal | Alejandro Garcia | 08/10/2012 05:07 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Mike Escaname
- Started On:
- 08/01/2012 09:07 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/10/2012