Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with a provider that can administer Police’s prisoner medical claims in the amount of $85,000.00. The Division of Police has solicitation SA004709 out for bids for a Police Prisoner Medical Claims Administrator, with a bid opening on December 10, 2012. The scope of services includes: the creation and maintenance of an electronic medical claims database, coordination of billing with local medical providers, and the medical review of claims for appropriateness of charges and the utilization of Preferred Provider Networks. The selected provider will be awarded a contract only after City Council has passed a follow-up legislation naming the provider.
The Division of Police is obligated to enforce the criminal and traffic ordinances of the City of Columbus and the laws of the State of Ohio necessitating the apprehension and incarceration of violators. The Columbus City Attorney, through memorandum to the Division of Police, has determined that the Division of Police is liable for the medical care of those injured or sick individuals who are under arrest or lawfully detained.
Bid Information: Bid opening (SA004709) for the Police Prisoner Medical Claims Administrator is due to open on December 10, 2012.
Emergency Designation: Emergency legislation is requested so the Division of Police can encumber funds to enter into a contract with a provider that can administer Police’s prisoner medical claims in order to continue this service without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $85,000.00 from the General Fund with a provider for services related to prisoner medical claims. The Division of Police has budgeted these funds in the 2012 Operating Budget. The Division spent $73,000.00 for these services in 2011.
Title
To authorize and direct the Public Safety Director to enter into contract with a provider for prisoner medic...
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