Res 2025-182 approving a contract with Frontier Direct care, LLC to build and manage a heallthcare clinic to be used for city employees and who are covered through the City's Health Plan

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2. Services.As used in this Agreement,the term Services,shall mean a package of services,both medical and non-medical, and certain amenities(collectively"Services"),which are offered by Frontier, and set forth in Appendix 1. 3. Reference Price.As used in this Agreement,the tern Reference Price shall mean the estimated price for a service,stated as a percentage of Medicare, under the current health plan of The Business, that is utilized for measuring savings. The Reference Price shall be determined based on a 12-month historic analysis of paid claims or other mutually agreed upon method. 4. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of three (3) years ("the Initial Tern"). After the completion of the Initial Tern, the "The Business" will be automatically renewed at the prevailing plan rate for successive two(2)2-year periods(each, a"Renewal Term")up to a maximum of two(2)2-year Renewal Terms unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Either party may elect not to renew this Agreement for any Renewal Term by providing one(1)year written notice of its intent not to renew in which event this Agreement shall terminate without penalty or further obligation of the parties. 5. Fees. In exchange for the monthly subscription described herein, "The Business" agrees to pay Frontier, the amount set forth in Exhibit A, attached. Fees are invoiced and payable on the tenth day of each month(e.g.,the January 10 invoice covers January services). Frontier will provide a draft invoice at the beginning of each month to allow"The Business"to request necessary adjustments. The subscription fee for that month will be past due if fees are not paid by the last day of the month. For clarity,the monthly subscription includes services as outlined in Appendix 1 titled"Covered Services." a. Payment Incentives. To encourage timely payments and payments via Frontiers platform, Frontier offers an automatic discount when full payment is received by the 10th and made through Frontier's designated payment system. This incentive is reflected in Exhibit A and is subject to change at Frontier's sole discretion. b. Overdue Charges. If full payment is not received by Frontier by the last day of the billing month, the invoice will be considered overdue,and a late charge of 1.5%per month(or the maximum allowed by law as permissible and in conjunction with the applicable provisions of the Texas Prompt Payment Act.) will be applied to the outstanding balance. "The Business" shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Frontier in collecting overdue amounts, including,but not limited to, collection agency fees and attorney's fees. c. Maximum Service Fees. The maximum fee for Services shall not exceed the rates listed below and as set forth in Exhibit A: $80 per Employee Only enrollment $160 per Employee+Spouse enrollment $160 per Employee+Child(ren)enrollment $240 per Employee+Family enrollment Additional Services: Frontier's Compensation for any approved Additional Services shall be as described in the Additional Services Proposal accepted by the Business. 6. Non-Participation in Insurance. "The Business" acknowledges that neither Frontier, nor the Primary Care Provider, participates in any health insurance or HMO plans or panels and does not bill Medicare.Neither of the above makes any representations whatsoever that any fees paid under this Agreement are covered by your health insurance or other third- party payment plans applicable to "The Business." "The Business" shall retain full and complete responsibility for any such determination. Generally, and subject to the eligibility requirements of "The Business," if the Member elects Medicare as their primary insurance payor,the Member will not be eligible for the Services.However,if"The Business" determines that the Member is eligible for the Services, the Member may be required to sign a Medicare 2