Common use of Patient Fees Clause in Contracts

Patient Fees. 1.6.1. Placer County residents receiving services as described in Section 1 shall be charged for such services in accordance with their ability to pay, but such charges shall not exceed the actual cost of providing such services. CONTRACTOR shall determine patient fees for Placer County residents based upon the ability to pay principle. CONTRACTOR shall establish policies and procedures for Med-Cal Share of Cost fee assessment and collection including publication of current fee schedules for all billable services, which should be updated annually, covering all reimbursable costs. At no time is CONTRACTOR free to withhold services due to a Placer County patient’s inability to pay for all or a portion of services at the time they are required. After this Agreement’s expiration or cancellation, CONTRACTOR shall continue to bill patients monthly to collect all revenue for services rendered to Placer County residents during the term of this Agreement. Patient fees collected from Placer County residents shall be budgeted and utilized to offset the costs charged against this Agreement.