Description
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is seeking a qualified nonprofit organization to administer and coordinate a statewide dental services program for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program shall provide access to medically necessary dental services through a comprehensive provider network and operate as the payor of last resort. The selected respondent will be responsible for implementing and administering the program, including developing a provider network, establishing operations, and delivering dental services to eligible individuals. The contract is anticipated to begin upon execution and continue for a period of five years, with the option for renewal for an additional five-year term.
• The program will serve individuals with developmental disabilities across the state of Florida.
• The selected respondent will be required to develop a comprehensive provider network to deliver dental services.
• The program will operate as the payor of last resort, providing payment for covered services only after all other available third-party payment sources have been identified, verified, and exhausted.
• The selected respondent will be responsible for implementing and administering the program, including establishing operations and delivering dental services to eligible individuals.
• The contract includes a budget of $3.6 million to implement the services.