SUBJECT
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Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide dental services to eligible low-income county residents. (Total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 annually.)
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DESCRIPTION
Central Florida Health Care, Inc. (CFHC) provides dental services that include, but are not limited to, evaluations, extractions, fillings, nutrition counseling, oral hygiene instructions, prophylaxis, radiographs, repair of broken teeth, root canals, treatment plans, and denture services. CFHC has dental clinics in Davenport, Frostproof, Haines City, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Mulberry, and Winter Haven.
Since January 1, 2014, the County has contracted with CFHC to provide these services to eligible low-income county residents including those enrolled in the Polk HealthCare Plan. The renewal contract is effective October 1, 2025 and will automatically renew for one-year renewal terms.
This funding request was presented to and approved by the Citizen’s HealthCare Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the amendment and restatement to the contract with Central Florida Health Care, Inc. to provide dental services to eligible low-income county residents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Indigent Health Care Funds.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joy Johnson, Administrator, Health and Human Services Division at 863-534-5204.