Common use of Payment for Services Clause in Contracts

Payment for Services. HHSC hereby agrees to: 1. Pay Contractor for communication access services at an hourly rate that shall conform to and shall not exceed the established DHHS Communication Access Maximum Rates and Guidelines that are currently available online and accessible at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxx/doing-business-hhs/vendor-contractor-information/cssa- maximum-rates; 2. Provide approval or denial through the DHHS online Contractor system to Contractor of funds requested within ten business days of funds request; 3. Inform Contractor within ten business days of new agencies receiving services from DHHS and any changes to requirements for the agencies receiving services from DHHS; and 4. Contact the Contractor via email and provide written notice of upcoming changes to be published on the website at least 35 calendar days in advance of the effective date of any change to the DHHS Communication Access Maximum Rates and Guidelines.