The
Houston Health Department (HHD) requests City Council approval and authorization
of a first amendment an agreement between the City of
Houston and 1) GPLUS DENTAL, P.L.L.C. DBA CONNECT DENTAL SPECIALISTS AND 2)
LALJI DENTAL PC DBA ROYAL DENTAL for dental services for older adults. These
amendments will extend the term of the agreements from December 29, 2020 to December 29, 2021.
The amendments will allow 1) GPLUS
DENTAL, P.L.L.C. DBA CONNECT DENTAL SPECIALISTS AND 2) LALJI DENTAL PC DBA
ROYAL DENTAL 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 programs are 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