Common use of Network Adequacy Clause in Contracts

Network Adequacy. 17.2.1 Contractor shall ensure that all services covered under this Agreement are available and accessible to clients in a timely manner and in accordance with the network adequacy standards required by regulation. (42 C.F.R. § 438.206 (a),(c)). 17.2.2 Contractor shall submit, when requested by County and in a manner and format determined by the County, network adequacy certification information to County, utilizing a provided template or other designated format. 17.2.3 Contractor shall submit updated network adequacy information to the County any time there has been a significant change that would affect the adequacy and capacity of services. Significant changes include, but are not limited to, changes in services or providers available to clients, and changes in geographic service area. 17.2.4 If Contractor reaches or exceeds 90 percent of their dedicated treatment capacity, this information must be reported to the County Alcohol & Drug Administrator and to XXXXXxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xx.xxx within seven days of reaching capacity. The subject line in the email must read “Capacity Management”.