AAA Health Maintenance Services: Vision, Hearing, Dental, Prescriptions, and More

The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) is seeking qualified contractors to provide health maintenance services such as vision, hearing, dental, prescriptions, and more to older persons living in their region. The services will be provided on an as-needed basis, and fees will be established based on submitted budgets and capped pricing set by the state. The contractor must meet certain minimum conditions, including being in business for at least three years, having a contract with the State of Texas, and maintaining insurance that protects the health and safety of clients and employees. The contractor will be required to provide services for the entire county, not just parts of it, and must obtain H-GAC service authorizations prior to providing services. Some key services that may be provided under this contract include: • Medical treatment by a health professional • Provision of medications, nutritional supplements, glasses, dentures, hearing aids, or other devices necessary to promote or maintain the health and/or safety of the older individual • Health maintenance programs that encourage healthy behaviors, reduce the risk for chronic and preventable disease, and maintain or improve the functioning of older adults