The Houston Health Department (HHD) requests City Council approval and authorization of a first amendment to an agreement between the City of Houston and Bruce Matson D.D.S. for dental services for older adults. This amendment will extend the term of the agreement from September 30, 2019 to September 30, 2020 and add $200,000.00, to increase the maximum contract amount to $1,150,000.00.
The amendment will allow Bruce Matson D.D.S. to continue to provide dental and screening services and prescribe diagnostic, preventive, restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics and related services for people 60 years of age and older who reside within Harris County, TX. Dental services will be provided to eligible elderly individuals who need assistance in overcoming dental health issues contributing to a poor quality of life.
The program is grant funded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Harris County Area Agency Aging (HCAAA) coordinates supportive services for older adults age 60 and older in Harris County through a direct or community-based service delivery system.
Fiscal Note:
No fiscal note is required for grant items.
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Stephen L. Williams, M.Ed., M.P.A.
Director - Houston Health Department