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CONTRACT EMPLOYEE PREPAID DENTAL PLAN
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This contract is entered into this 25th day of June, 2025 by and between Maricopa County (“County”), a
political subdivision of the State of Arizona, and Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company dba Cigna
Healthcare, a Connecticut corporation (“Contractor”) for the purchase of fully insured Prepaid Dental Plan
(Plan) services with coverage commencing January 1, 2026 for employees and their dependents. Awarded
contract implementation activity commences June 1, 2025.
The term "Cigna" refers to the various entities which will provide the coverage and/or services described,
including, but not limited to, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna HealthCare, Cigna
Dental, Intracorp, and Cigna Behavioral Care.
1.0
CONTRACT TERM
This contract is for a term of three years, beginning on 1st day of January, 2026 and ending the 31st
Day of December, 2028.
2.0
OPTION TO RENEW
The County may, at its option and with the concurrence of the Contractor, renew the term of this
contract up to a maximum of three additional years, (or at the County’s sole discretion, extend the
contract on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of six months after expiration). The Contractor
shall be notified in writing by the Office of Procurement Services of the County’s intention to renew
the contract term at least 60 calendar days prior to the expiration of the original contract term.
3.0
CONTRACT COMPLETION
In preparation for contract completion, the Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts for an
orderly transition of its duties and responsibilities to another provider and/or to the County. This
may include, but is not limited to, preparation of a transition plan and cooperation with the County
or other providers in the transition. The transition includes the transfer of all records and other data
in the possession, custody, or control of the Contractor that are required to be provided to the
County either by the terms of this agreement or as a matter of law. The provisions of this clause
shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement.
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PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Any requests for reasonable price adjustments must be submitted 60 calendar days prior to
contract expiration. Requests for adjustment in cost of labor and/or materials must be supported
by appropriate documentation. The reasonableness of the request will be determined by comparing
the request with the Consumer Price Index or by performing a market survey. If County agrees to
the adjusted price terms, County shall issue written approval of the change and provide an updated
version of the contract. The new change shall not be in effect until the date stipulated on the
updated version of the contract.
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5.0
INVOICES AND PAYMENTS
5.1
As consideration for performance of the duties described herein, County shall pay
Contractor the sum(s) stated in Exhibit D – Pricing Sheet.
5.2
Payment shall be made upon the County’s receipt of a properly completed invoice.
5.3
Invoices
5.3.1
The Contractor shall submit one legible copy of their detailed invoice before
payment(s) will be made. Incomplete invoices will not be processed. At a
minimum, the invoice must provide the following information:
•
Company name, address, and contact information
•
County bill-to name and contact information
•
Contract serial number
•
County purchase order number
•
Project name and/or number
•
Invoice number and date
•
Payment terms
•
Date of service or delivery
•
Quantity
•
Contract item number(s)
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Description of purchase (product or services)
•
Pricing per unit of purchase
•
Total amount due
5.3.2
Problems regarding billing or invoicing shall be directed to the department as
listed on the purchase order.
5.3.3
Payment shall only be made to the Contractor by Accounts Payable through the
Maricopa County Vendor Express Payment Program. This is an Electronic
Funds Transfer (EFT) process. After Contract Award the Contractor shall
complete the Vendor Registration Form located on the County Department of
Finance Vendor Registration Web Site
(https://www.maricopa.gov/5169/Vendor-Information).
5.3.4
Discounts offered in the contract shall be calculated based on the date a properly
completed invoice is received by the County.
5.3.5
EFT payments to the routing and account numbers designated by the Contractor
shall include the details on the specific invoices that the payment covers. The
Contractor is required to discuss remittance delivery capabilities with their
designated financial institution for access to those details.
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APPLICABLE TAXES
6.1
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine any and all applicable taxes and
include those taxes in their proposal. The legal liability to remit the tax is on the entity
conducting business in Arizona. Tax is not a determining factor in contract award.
6.2
The County will look at the price or offer submitted and will not deduct, add, or alter pricing
based on speculation or application of any taxes, nor will the County provide Contractor
any advice or guidance regarding taxes. If you have questions regarding your tax liability,
seek advice from a tax professional prior to submitting your bid. You may also find
information at https://azdor.gov/business. Once your bid is submitted, the offer is valid for
the time specified in this solicitation, regardless of mistake or omission of tax liability. If the
County finds overpayment of a project due to tax consideration that was not due, the
Contractor will be liable to the County for that amount, and by contracting with the County
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agrees to remit any overpayments back to the County for miscalculations on taxes included
in a bid price.
6.3
Tax Indemnification: Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay all Federal, State, and
local taxes applicable to their operation and any persons employed by the Contractor.
Contractor shall, and require all subcontractors to, hold Maricopa County harmless from
any responsibility for taxes, damages, and interest, if applicable, contributions required
under Federal and/or State and local laws and regulations, and any other costs including:
transaction privilege taxes, unemployment compensation insurance, Social Security, and
workers’ compensation. Contractor may be required to establish, to the satisfaction of
County, that any and all fees and taxes due to municipality or the State of Arizona for any
license or transaction privilege taxes, use taxes, or similar excise taxes are currently paid
(except for matters under legal protest).
7.0
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
7.1
The provisions of this contract relating to payment for services shall become effective when
funds assigned for the purpose of compensating the Contractor as herein provided are
actually available to County for disbursement. The County shall be the sole judge and
authority in determining the availability of funds under this contract. County shall keep the
Contractor fully informed as to the availability of funds.
7.2
If any action is taken by, any State agency, Federal department, or any other agency or
instrumentality to suspend, decrease, or terminate its fiscal obligations under, or in
connection with, this contract, County may amend, suspend, decrease, or terminate its
obligations under, or in connection with, this contract. In the event of termination, County
shall be liable for payment only for services rendered prior to the effective date of the
termination, provided that such services are performed in accordance with the provisions
of this contract. County shall give written notice of the effective date of any suspension,
amendment, or termination under this section, at least 10 days in advance.
8.0
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENTS (ICPAs)
County currently holds ICPAs with numerous governmental entities. These agreements allow those
entities, with the approval of the Contractor, to purchase their requirements under the terms and
conditions of the County contract. It is the responsibility of the non-County government entity to
perform its own due diligence on the acceptability of the contract under its applicable procurement
rules, processes, and procedures. Certain governmental agencies may not require an ICPA and
may utilize this contract if it meets their individual requirements. Other governmental agencies may
enter into a separate Statement of Work with the Contractor to meet their own requirements. The
County is not a party to any uses of this contract by other governmental entities.
9.0
POST AWARD MEETING
The contractor may be required to attend a post-award meeting with the department to discuss the
terms and conditions of this contract. This meeting will be coordinated by the procurement officer of
the contract.
10.0
DUTIES
10.1
The Contractor shall perform all duties stated in Exhibit B – Scope of Work, or as otherwise
directed in writing by the procurement officer.
10.2
PLAN YEAR
10.2.1 The Plan year runs from January 1st to December 31st, with open enrollment for
the following Plan year typically held from October to November prior to the start
of the Plan year.
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10.2.2 Awarded contract implementation activity commences June 2025. Contract
effective date is January 1, 2026.
10.3
GENERAL MINIMUM CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
10.3.1 Contractor shall maintain the following qualifications throughout the term of the
contract:
10.3.1.1 Be properly licensed, certified, and credentialed to operate in Arizona,
including licenses and certificate of authority to operate as a prepaid
dental plan organization throughout the term of the contract.
10.3.1.2 Have an A.M. Best or Standard & Poor insurance rating of no less than
A. An A- rating does not meet the requirement.
10.3.1.3 Have an existing office in Arizona.
10.3.1.4 Have and operate their own provider network. Contractor shall not sub-
contract to a separate provider network.
10.3.1.5 Have ability to integrate with Workday such that they are able to manage
enrollments/disenrollments in the County’s dental Plan, and process
eligibility and demographic changes.
10.3.1.5.1 Contractor’s benefit enrollment system must be able to
accept eligibility data in a HIPAA compliant format
transmitted from the County’s current Benefit Enrollment
System, Workday.
10.3.1.6 Not have:
10.3.1.6.1 Bankruptcy filings within the last five years
10.3.1.6.2 An officer or director with felony conviction on record
10.4
EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY
10.4.1 Eligibility Period/Enrollment Effective Date:
Coverage begins the first day of the month following date of hire for active
employees and eligible dependents (coverage-begin date). Benefit deductions
begin the first day of the pay period in which the coverage-begin date falls.
10.4.2 Employee eligibility shall be determined by the County. A regular status employee
scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week, and Consolidated Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act (COBRA) members, have met the criteria for benefit eligibility.
Eligibility will conform to the Federal regulations including 26 US Code 125,
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
(PPACA), COBRA, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Medicare, Medicaid
and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
The County shall be the final authority in deciding eligibility of members.
10.4.3 Contractor shall be able to accept the subscriber identification number as the
employee identification number, a nine (9) digit County-assigned number, unique
to Maricopa County employees.
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10.4.4 Contractor shall be able to accept weekly eligibility files for active employees via
custom electronic interfaces created with data from the County’s system, Workday.
The Contractor shall be able to accept and process eligibility files within 24 hours
of receipt. Contractor shall also be able to generate an electronic exception report
for the County within two business days after processing eligibility files.
10.4.5 Contractor shall mail initial ID cards for new participants (newly eligible employees
and their covered dependents) within 10 working days of receipt of the eligibility
file.
10.4.6 The County shall make the final determination on errors and has ultimate authority
to correct any and all administrative errors.
10.4.7 The County’s Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Administrator shall handle eligibility notifications, terminations and premium
payments for COBRA participants.
10.5
MANDATORY CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
10.5.1 The contract and rates shall not include any commission load.
10.5.2 Contractor shall not subcontract for the performance of administration and provider
network contracting.
10.5.3 Contractor’s provider network shall include throughout County a minimum of the
following number of providers with current active contracts to provide services
members and who have openings to new patients: 250 General Dentists, 100
Pediatric Dentists, and 100 Specialists.
10.5.3.1 Providers with more than one location should not be counted more than
once to meet network requirements.
10.5.3.2 Contractor shall maintain throughout the term of the contract, at a
minimum, the required number of providers identified in the respondent’s
geo access report (Attachment E) at time of bid.
10.5.4 Contractor’s network shall be able to provide services in the event of emergency,
after hours or on weekends and holidays.
10.5.5 Contractor shall have a credentialing process in place to validate the background
and quality of its providers.
10.5.6 Contractor shall have the ability to administer Plan design. The County shall
self-administer premiums. Premiums shall be paid monthly.
10.5.7 Contractor shall maintain a current list (provider directory) of current General
Dentists, Pediatric Dentals and Specialists accessible online to County and
members with information about whether their practices are currently open or
closed to new members/patients. The directory shall also include provider’s office
address and phone number.
10.5.7.1 Provider information shall be updated online no later than 10 days after
contractor is made aware of changes to provider information (including
addition and termination of providers and provider information changes).
10.5.8 Contractor shall notify the County in writing at least nine months prior to the end of
Plan year three with any rate change for Plan years four, five, six (same rate for all
three years) and any Plan changes (e.g., benefit changes, network changes, etc.).
Plan changes approved by the County in writing shall be effective at time of
renewal.
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10.6
IMPLEMENTATION
10.6.1 The contractor is required to adhere to any non-negotiable milestone dates agreed
upon between the contractor and the County as part of a final detailed
implementation plan agreed upon by the County’s Benefits and Wellness Division
management and contractor.
10.6.2 Implementation and project management shall be a joint effort with contractor and
the County.
10.6.3 Contractor will negotiate final implementation plans with the County after contract
award.
10.6.4 Contractor shall be required to:
10.6.4.1 Meet with the Benefits and Wellness Division management to establish
administrative and claims payment procedures.
10.6.4.2 Set-up client accounts according to a comprehensive timeline which will
identify tasks, dates, and responsible parties.
10.6.4.3 Establish banking and/or payment arrangements, including providing a
copy of the banking process overview, funding and account monitoring
options, and cash management program reports.
10.6.4.4 Provide implementation and ongoing educational materials describing
the contractor and their services on an ongoing basis.
10.6.5 Contractor shall implement the services and the Plan for Maricopa County within the
implementation period (June 2025 – January 1, 2026) and accomplish the following
tasks:
10.6.5.1 Set up eligibility data (subscriber eligibility, dependents eligibility, selected
Plan, effective dates, etc.)
10.6.5.2 Set up the account structure and corresponding subgroups
10.6.5.3 Set up integration file
10.6.5.4 Set up the Plan design in-network and out-of-network along with Plan
limitations and exclusions
10.6.5.5 Implement a transition-related coordination of care and services process
10.6.5.6 Provide timely ID cards to participants within 10 days of receiving eligibility
files from the County
10.7
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
10.7.1 Contractor shall provide a dedicated team of professionals, who will be responsible
to see that all contract requirements and service deliverables are met by the
contractor. The County reserves the right to approve and/or request changing the
staffing of the client service team.
10.7.1.1 Contractor shall provide a dedicated account manager, claims advocate
and eligibility contact and agree to change those contacts upon request
of the County) to:
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10.7.1.1.1 Provide day-to-day consultation on matters pertaining to
claim
status,
discrepancies,
disputes
and
Plan
interpretation to County team in a timely manner.
10.7.1.1.2 Perform research and provide responses to questions from
County team in timely manner.
10.7.1.1.3 Provide training to County team regarding Plan and or
internal Plan systems
10.7.2 Contractor shall have the capability to accept electronic fund transfers.
10.7.3 Contractor shall maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan detailing how
business would continue to be conducted accurately and timely in the event of a
natural disaster or an unforeseen event that has the potential to interrupt normal
business operations for longer than one business day. The Plan shall include
detailed steps the contractor shall take to protect the integrity and privacy of all
data pertaining to the County and its employees.
10.7.4 Takeover shall be on a “no-loss, no-gain” basis. Contractor shall have a process
to handle dental treatment already in process but not completed by the beginning
of this contract.
10.7.5 Contractor shall include transitional orthodontia dental care as a covered benefit
under the dental Plan. If there is a change in dental providers as a result of this
solicitation process, contractor shall request, from the current provider, the
pretreatment program as well as the number of months treatment is anticipated,
amount already paid to the provider, etc. This transitional care will provide a no
loss, no gain provision as a result of a change in providers even if the patient has
already been banded for braces.
10.7.6 Contractor shall be responsible for drafting, producing and distributing, subject to
County review and approval, all communication materials, certificates of coverage,
Plan summaries and administrative forms. Such documents shall be finalized prior
to the annual Open Enrollment period or by any other dates negotiated by all
parties. All documents shall be available electronically for posting on the County’s
intranet and internet websites.
10.7.6.1 Program Review: Contractor shall participate in an annual program review
with the County.
10.7.7 Contractor shall meet periodically, at least quarterly, with the Benefits and
Wellness Division management to conduct operational and strategic meetings
regarding benefit Plan operations, issue resolution, customer service, and Plan
direction.
10.7.8 Contractor shall respond to account issues and member services issues within one
business day and shall include in its response the root cause of the issue, a plan
to resolve the issue and timeframe established to do so.
10.7.9 As required and at no additional charge to the County, Contractor shall provide
personnel to attend and facilitate presentations at Open Enrollment fairs, benefit
fairs, and other periodic employee informational meetings, (e.g.; transition of
services meetings) and health fairs focused on wellness and prevention. Meetings
may be scheduled at County locations throughout Maricopa County.
10.7.10 Contractor shall provide educational information to be used in newsletters to
promote wellness and preventive care.
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10.7.11 Contractor shall administer the Plan for participants electing to continue their
dental plans under COBRA.
10.7.12 Contractor shall conduct business in compliance with HIPAA (Health Information
Portability and Accountability Act), HITECH (Health Information Technology for
Economic and Clinical Health Act, and applicable State statutes.
10.7.12.1 Contractor shall sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
with the County for any awarded contract at time of award. (See Exhibit
4 Maricopa County HIPAA Business Associate Agreement).
10.7.13 Contractor shall inform the County of any security incidents, breaches, or
breaches of security of a system impacting members, regardless of where breach
occurs. Disclosure shall include breach description, number of impacted County
members, type of confidential information involved in the breach, a summary of
the mitigation efforts, a copy of notices or communications provided to impacted
members, and copies of required regulatory government agency reporting. If
breach occurs, contractor will provide members with no less than one year of
enrollment in credit monitoring services with national reporting agency at
contractor's cost and expense, regardless of the type of breach. This obligation
extends to any subcontractors of Contractor, and/or anyone providing services
under this contract.
10.7.14 Contractor shall offer, throughout the term of the contract, performance
guarantees. At a minimum, guarantees shall be offered in the areas of financial
accuracy, processing accuracy, customer services, and satisfaction, with final
details to be agreed upon during contract award negotiations.
10.7.15 Contractor shall comply with all state and Federal laws, regulations, and executive
orders applicable to contractor and the delivery of the scope of work, including,
but not limited to, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), the PPACA, including the
nondiscrimination requirements of Section 1557 of the PPACA, and the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) (as amended) to
include the Health Information Technology for Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of
2009.
10.7.16 Contractor will inform County Benefits of any pending legislation affecting the
administration of dental Plan. If relevant legislation is enacted, provide County
and its consultant with a cost analysis and implementation plan to ensure dental
Plan complies with new requirements.
10.8
CUSTOMER SERVICE
10.8.1
Contractor shall not out-source customer service to a subcontractor, partner, or
third-party provider without the County’s express written approval prior to use the
subcontractor.
10.8.1.1
Customer service must be provided by customer service agents
located in the United States. No off-shore agents may be used for
customer service delivery for this contract.
10.8.2
Contractor shall provide a quality assurance program that addresses how quality
of care is assured to the members and that includes goals, objectives, planned
activities, and quality assurance initiatives.
10.8.3
Contractor shall mail replacement ID cards within seven working days upon
request from the participant, at no additional cost to the County.
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10.8.4
Contractor shall enable download and printing of replacement ID Cards from the
County-specific website at no additional cost to the County.
10.8.5
Contractor shall ensure that phone calls, chat outreach, and all correspondence
are handled by a reasonable number of service personnel to maintain required
service levels and who have been trained in the area of customer service and are
familiar with the County’s programs.
10.8.6
Customer service representatives must have the ability to view member
information regarding eligibility and claims status, and must be trained to explain
benefits, claims denials, pending status, reason for pending status, and claims
payment results to members.
10.8.7
Contractor shall provide, at minimum:
10.8.7.1
Customer service with representatives available between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. MST (Phoenix Local Time), Monday through
Sunday, except on County holidays.
10.8.7.2
A toll-free telephone number for members to call for to customer service
10.8.7.3
Chat option to communicate directly with a customer service
representative during the required business hours
10.8.7.3.1 AI chat option is acceptable, however must be able to link
customer to a live representative as requested/needed.
10.8.7.4
Customer service representatives who can assist callers in both
English and Spanish
10.8.8
Contractor shall maintain the following customer service response rates and shall
maintain performance guarantees against these metrics in the contractor’s
service level agreement with the County:
10.8.8.1
Average speed of answering customer calls: Less than 30 seconds
10.8.8.2
Call abandonment rate: Less than five percent
10.8.9
Contractor shall maintain a website where employees may look up current
providers, view explanation of benefits, and print temporary ID cards.
10.8.10
Contractor shall produce and distribute all collateral materials for employees in
both English and Spanish.
10.9
COUNTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
10.9.1
The County, upon awarding a contract, assumes responsibility for the following
actions:
10.9.1.1
Distribute announcement of new contractor, Plan design as provided
by the contractor, and enrollment requirements.
10.9.1.2
Review and approve all communications materials targeted towards
employees, including, but not limited to, summary Plan description,
benefit summaries, forms, booklets, newsletters, letters, and any
other employee communication material prior to printing and
distribution and posting on the Maricopa County website.
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10.10
REPORTING
Contractor shall provide quarterly County-specific reports that summarize utilization,
customer service requirements, call center statistics, problem resolution, and appeals
activity and outcomes.
10.11
TRANSITION AT END OF CONTRACT
10.11.1 Upon the completion of the contract term, contractor shall provide the County, at
no additional charge to the County, communications and data support for a
successful transition to a new contractor. This will include, but is not limited to,
requested reports, data files, and dedicated staff necessary to ensure an efficient
and timely transition.
10.11.2 Contractor shall provide run out services for a minimum of 18 months following the
termination of the contract.
10.11.3 Contractor agrees that benefits shall not be paid for services provided after
contract ends except for multiple appointment procedures which were started while
covered and completed within 30 days from the date coverage ended. Such
benefits shall be subject to all conditions specified in the contract.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
11.1
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, losses, or
expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by the contractor, the
contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County (as Owner), its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees from and against all claims,
damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not limited to attorneys' fees, court costs,
expert witness fees, and the costs and attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising
out of, or alleged to have resulted from, the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes
of the contractor, a subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or
anyone for whose acts they may be liable relating to the performance of this contract.
11.1.1 Contractor's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the County, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall arise in
connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease, death, or injury to, impairment of, or destruction of
tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom, caused by negligent
acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes in the performance of this contract, but only to
the extent caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor, a
subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for
whose acts they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage,
loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.
11.1.2 The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth herein will in
no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity in this section.
11.1.3 The scope of this indemnification does not extend to the sole negligence of County.
11.2
INSURANCE
11.2.1 Contractor, at Contractor’s own expense, shall purchase and maintain, at a
minimum, the herein stipulated insurance from a company or companies duly
licensed by the State of Arizona and possessing an AM Best, Inc. category rating
of B++. In lieu of State of Arizona licensing, the stipulated insurance may be
purchased from a company or companies, which are authorized to do business in
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the State of Arizona, provided that said insurance companies meet the approval of
County. The form of any insurance policies and forms must be acceptable to
County.
11.2.2 All insurance required herein shall be maintained in full force and effect until all
work or service required to be performed under the terms of the contract is
satisfactorily completed and formally accepted. Failure to do so may, at the sole
discretion of County, constitute a material breach of this contract.
11.2.3 In the event that the insurance required is written on a claims-made basis,
Contractor warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall precede the
effective date of this contract and either continuous coverage will be maintained,
or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two years
beginning at the time work under this contract is completed.
11.2.4 Contractor’s insurance shall be primary insurance as respects County, and any
insurance or self-insurance maintained by County shall not contribute to it.
11.2.5 Any failure to comply with the claim reporting provisions of the insurance policies
or any breach of an insurance policy warranty shall not affect the County’s right to
coverage afforded under the insurance policies.
11.2.6 The insurance policies may provide coverage that contains deductibles or self-
insured retentions. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the deductible and/or
self-insured retention.
11.2.7 The insurance policies required by this contract, except Workers’ Compensation
and Errors and Omissions, shall name County, its agents, representatives, officers,
directors, officials, and employees as additional insureds.
11.2.8 The policies required hereunder, except Workers’ Compensation and Errors and
Omissions, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of recovery (subrogation)
against County, its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and
employees for any claims arising out of Contractor’s work or service.
11.2.9 If available, the insurance policies required by this contract may be combined with
Commercial Umbrella Insurance policies to meet the minimum limit requirements.
If a Commercial Umbrella insurance policy is utilized to meet insurance
requirements, the Certificate of Insurance shall indicate which lines the
Commercial Umbrella Insurance covers.
11.2.9.1 Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance and, if necessary,
Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000
for each occurrence, $4,000,000 Products/Completed Operations
Aggregate, and $4,000,000 General Aggregate Limit. The policy shall
include coverage for premises liability, bodily injury, broad form property
damage, personal injury, products and completed operations and
blanket contractual coverage, and shall not contain any provisions which
would serve to limit third party action over claims. There shall be no
endorsement or modifications of the CGL limiting the scope of coverage
for liability arising from explosion, collapse, or underground property
damage.
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11.2.9.2 Automobile Liability
Commercial/Business Automobile Liability insurance with a combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than
$2,000,000 each occurrence with respect to any of the Contractor’s
owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles assigned to or used in
performance of the Contractor’s work or services or use or maintenance
of the premises under this contract.
11.2.9.3 Workers’ Compensation
11.2.9.3.1 Workers’ compensation insurance to cover obligations
imposed by Federal and State statutes having jurisdiction of
Contractor’s employees engaged in the performance of the
work or services under this contract; and Employer’s
Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 for each
accident, $1,000,000 disease for each employee, and
$1,000,000 disease policy limit.
11.2.9.3.2 Contractor, its subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors
waive all rights against this contract and its agents, officers,
directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the
extent these damages are covered by the workers’
compensation and Employer’s Liability or Commercial
Umbrella Liability insurance obtained by Contractor, its
subcontractors, and its sub-subcontractors pursuant to this
contract.
11.2.9.4
Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability Insurance
Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) insurance which will insure
and provide coverage for errors or omissions or professional liability of
the contractor, with limits of no less than $2,000,000 for each claim.
11.2.10 Certificates of Insurance
11.2.10.1 Prior to contract award, Contractor shall furnish the County with valid
and complete Certificates of Insurance, or formal endorsements as
required by the contract in the form provided by the County, issued by
Contractor’s insurer(s), as evidence that policies providing the required
coverage, conditions and limits required by this contract are in full force
and effect. Such certificates shall identify this contract number and title.
11.2.10.2 In the event any insurance policy(ies) required by this contract is (are)
written on a claims-made basis, coverage shall extend for two years
past completion and acceptance of Contractor’s work or services and
as evidenced by annual certificates of insurance.
11.2.10.3 If a policy does expire during the life of the Contract, a renewal
certificate must be sent to County 15 calendar days prior to the
expiration date.
11.2.10.4 Certificates of Insurance shall identify Maricopa County as the
certificate holder as follows:
Maricopa County
c/o Risk Management
301 W Jefferson St, Suite 910
Phoenix, AZ 85003
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11.2.11 Cancellation and Expiration Notice
Applicable to all insurance policies required within the insurance requirements of
this contract, Contractor’s insurance shall not be permitted to expire, be
suspended, be canceled, or be materially changed for any reason without 30 days
prior written notice to Maricopa County. Contractor must provide to Maricopa
County, within two business days of receipt, if they receive notice of a policy that
has been or will be suspended, canceled, materially changed for any reason, has
expired, or will be expiring. Such notice shall be sent directly to Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services and shall be mailed, or hand delivered to 301 W.
Jefferson, Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85003, or emailed to the procurement officer
noted in the solicitation.
11.3
FORCE MAJEURE
11.3.1 Neither party shall be liable for failure of performance, nor incur any liability to the
other party on account of any loss or damage resulting from any delay or failure to
perform all or any part of this contract, if such delay or failure is caused by events,
occurrences, or causes beyond the reasonable control and without negligence of
the parties. Such events, occurrences, or causes include, but are not limited to,
acts of God/nature (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other
natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (whether war is
declared or not), civil war, riots, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or
usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government
sanction, lockout, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, and interruption or
failure of electricity or telecommunication service, and pandemic.
11.3.2 Each party, as applicable, shall give the other party notice of its inability to perform
and particulars in reasonable detail of the cause of the inability. Each party must
use best efforts to remedy the situation and remove, as soon as practicable, the
cause of its inability to perform or comply.
11.3.3 The party asserting Force Majeure as a cause for non-performance shall have the
burden of proving that reasonable steps were taken to minimize delay or damages
caused by foreseeable events, that all non-excused obligations were substantially
fulfilled, and that the other party was timely notified of the likelihood or actual
occurrence which would justify such an assertion, so that other prudent
precautions could be contemplated.
11.4
ORDERING AUTHORITY
Any request for purchase shall be accompanied by a valid purchase order issued by a
County department or directed by a Certified Agency Procurement Aid (CAPA) with a
purchase card for payment.
11.5
PROCUREMENT CARD ORDERING CAPABILITY
County may opt to use a procurement card (Visa or Master Card) to make payment for
orders under this contract.
11.6
INTERNET ORDERING CAPABILITY
It is the intent of Maricopa County to use the Internet to communicate and to place orders
under this contract.
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11.7
NO MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM PURCHASE OBLIGATION
This contract does not guarantee any minimum or maximum purchases will be made.
Orders will only be placed under this contract when the County identifies a need, and
proper authorization and documentation have been approved.
11.8
PURCHASE ORDERS
11.8.1 County reserves the right to cancel purchase orders within a reasonable period of
time after issuance. Should a purchase order be canceled, the County agrees to
reimburse the Contractor for actual and documentable costs incurred by the
Contractor in response to the purchase order. The County will not reimburse the
Contractor for any costs incurred after receipt of County notice of cancellation, or
for lost profits, or for shipment of product prior to issuance of purchase order.
11.8.2 Contractor agrees to accept verbal notification of cancellation of purchase orders
from the County procurement officer with written notification to follow. Contractor
specifically acknowledges to be bound by this cancellation policy.
11.9
BACKGROUND CHECK
Respondents may be required to pass multiple background checks (e.g. Sheriff’s Office,
County Attorney's Office, Courts, as well as Maricopa County general government) to
determine if the respondent is acceptable to do business with the County. This applies to,
but is not limited to, the company, subcontractors, and employees, and the failure to pass
these checks shall deem the respondent non-responsible.
11.10
SUSPENSION OF WORK
The procurement officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt
all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the procurement officer
determines appropriate for the convenience of the County. No adjustment shall be made
under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance
would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the
fault or negligence of the Contractor. No request for adjustment under this clause shall be
granted unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable
after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of
final payment under the contract.
11.11
STOP WORK ORDER
11.11.1 The procurement officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor,
require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract
for a period of 90 calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and
for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically
identified as a stop work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order,
the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable
steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order
during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 calendar days after a
stop work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period
to which the parties shall have agreed, the procurement officer shall either:
11.11.1.1 cancel the stop work order; or
11.11.1.2 terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Termination
for Default or the Termination for Convenience clause of this contract.
11.11.1.3 The procurement officer may make an equitable adjustment in the
delivery schedule and/or contract price, and the contract shall be
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modified, in writing, accordingly, if the Contractor demonstrates that the
stop work order resulted in an increase in costs to the Contractor
11.12
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
Maricopa County may terminate the resultant contract for convenience by providing 60
calendar days advance notice to the Contractor.
11.13
TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
11.13.1 The County may, by written Notice of Default to the Contractor, terminate this
contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to:
11.13.1.1 deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified
in this contract or any extension;
11.13.1.2 make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or
11.13.1.3 perform any of the other provisions of this contract.
11.13.2 The County’s right to terminate this contract under these subparagraphs may be
exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within 10 business days (or
more if authorized in writing by the County) after receipt of a Notice to Cure from
the procurement officer specifying the failure.
11.14
PERFORMANCE
It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to meet the proposed performance requirements.
Maricopa County reserves the right to obtain services on the open market in the event the
Contractor fails to perform.
11.15
ACCEPTANCE
Upon completion of services, service delivery shall be deemed accepted and the warranty
period shall begin when the department has deemed all service/work completed, including
but not limited to (and as applicable), any inspection, repair, installation, design,
development, deployment, operation, and initial training. Additionally, all documentation
shall be completed prior to final acceptance.
11.16
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
11.16.1 Contractor shall not reassign any key personnel identified in their contract without
the express consent of the County. Contractor shall provide a minimum of two
weeks’ notice to the County of any changes to key personnel on the County’s
account.
11.16.2 County reserves the right to request the replacement of any Contractor personnel
at any time, for any reason.
11.17
TRAINING
Contractor shall provide training services to completely train County personnel. All training
shall take place on-site in Maricopa County, unless otherwise negotiated with County.
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11.18
WARRANTY OF SERVICES
11.18.1 The Contractor warrants that all services provided hereunder will conform to the
requirements of the contract, including all descriptions, specifications, and
attachments made a part of this contract. County’s acceptance of services or
goods provided by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor from its
obligations under this warranty.
11.18.2 In addition to its other remedies, County may, at the Contractor's expense, require
prompt correction of any services failing to meet the Contractor's warranty herein.
Services corrected by the Contractor shall be subject to all the provisions of this
contract in the manner and to the same extent as services originally furnished
hereunder.
11.19
INSPECTION OF SERVICES
11.19.1 The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to
County covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all
inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made
available to County during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the
contract requires.
11.19.2 County has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to
the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract.
County shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay
the work.
11.19.3 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, County may require
the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract
requirements, at no cost to the County. When the defects in services cannot be
corrected by re-performance, County may:
11.19.3.1 require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future
performance conforms to contract requirements; and
11.19.3.2 reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services
performed.
11.19.4 If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the
necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract
requirements, County may:
11.19.4.1 by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the
Contractor, through direct billing or through payment reduction, any
cost incurred by County that is directly related to the performance of
such service; or
11.19.4.2 terminate the contract for default.
11.20
USAGE REPORT
The Contractor shall furnish the County a usage report, upon request, delineating the
acquisition activity governed by the contract. The format of the report shall be approved by
the County and shall disclose the quantity and dollar value of each contract item by
individual unit of measure.
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11.21
STATUTORY RIGHT OF CANCELLATION FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Notice is given that, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may cancel any contract
without penalty or further obligation within three years after execution of the contract, if any
person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the
contract on behalf of the County is at any time, while the contract or any extension of the
contract is in effect, an employee or agent of any other party to the contract in any capacity
or consultant to any other party of the contract with respect to the subject matter of the
contract. Additionally, pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511, the County may recoup any fee or
commission paid or due to any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating,
securing, drafting, or creating the contract on behalf of the County from any other party to
the contract arising as the result of the contract.
11.22
OFFSET FOR DAMAGES
In addition to all other remedies at Law or Equity, the County may offset from any money
due to the Contractor any amounts Contractor owes to the County for damages resulting
from breach or deficiencies in performance of the contract.
11.23
SUBCONTRACTING
11.23.1 Cigna recommends: By signing this agreement, Contractor shall ensure
compliance with all terms and conditions of this agreement by all of its contractors
or sub-subcontractors performing services hereunder.
11.23.2 The subcontractor’s rate for the job shall not exceed that of the prime Contractor’s
rate, as bid in the pricing section, unless the prime Contractor is willing to absorb
any higher rates. The subcontractor’s invoice shall be invoiced directly to the prime
Contractor, who in turn shall pass-through the costs to the County, without mark-
up. A copy of the subcontractor’s invoice must accompany the prime Contractor’s
invoice.
11.24
AMENDMENTS
All amendments to this contract shall be in writing and approved/signed by both parties.
Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services shall be responsible for approving all
amendments for Maricopa County.
11.25
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OF REQUIREMENTS
The County reserves the right to add and/or delete materials and services to a contract. If
a service requirement is deleted, payment to the Contractor will be reduced proportionately,
to the amount of service reduced in accordance with the bid price. If additional materials
or services are required from a contract, prices for such additions will be negotiated
between the Contractor and the County.
11.26
RIGHTS IN DATA
11.26.1 The County shall have the use of data and reports resulting from a contract without
additional cost or other restriction except as may be established by law or
applicable regulation. Each party shall supply to the other party, upon request, any
available information that is relevant to a contract and to the performance
thereunder.
11.26.2 Data, records, reports, and all other information generated for the County by a third
party as the result of a contract are the property of the County and shall be provided
in a format designated by the County or shall be and remain accessible to the
County into perpetuity.
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11.27
ACCESS TO AND RETENTION OF RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUDIT AND/OR
OTHER REVIEW
11.27.1 In accordance with Section MC1-372 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code,
the Contractor agrees to retain (physical or digital copies of) all books, records,
accounts, statements, reports, files, and other records and back-up documentation
relevant to this contract for six years after final payment or until after the resolution
of any audit questions, which could be more than six years, whichever is longest.
The County, Federal or State auditors and any other persons duly authorized by
the department shall have full access to and the right to examine, copy, and make
use of, any and all said materials.
11.27.2 If the Contractor’s books, records, accounts, statements, reports, files, and other
records and back-up documentation relevant to this contract are not sufficient to
support and document that requested services were provided, the Contractor shall
reimburse Maricopa County for the services not so adequately supported and
documented.
11.28
AUDIT DISALLOWANCES
If at any time it is determined by the County that a cost for which payment has been made
is a disallowed cost, the County shall notify the Contractor in writing of the disallowance.
The course of action to address the disallowance shall be at sole discretion of the County,
and may include either an adjustment to future invoices, request for credit, request for a
check, or a deduction from current invoices submitted by the Contractor equal to the
amount of the disallowance, or to require reimbursement forthwith of the disallowed amount
by the Contractor by issuing a check payable to Maricopa County.
11.29
STRICT COMPLIANCE
Acceptance by County of a performance that is not in strict compliance with the terms of
the contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver of strict compliance with respect to all other
terms of the contract.
11.30
VALIDITY
The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this contract shall not void or affect
the validity of any other provision of the contract.
11.31
SEVERABILITY
The removal, in whole or in part, of any provision of this contract shall not void or affect the
validity of any other provision of this contract.
11.32
RELATIONSHIPS
11.32.1 In the performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall act solely
as an independent Contractor, and nothing herein or implied herein shall at any
time be construed as to create the relationship of employer and employee, co-
employee, partnership, principal and agent, or joint venture between the County
and the Contractor.
11.32.2 The County reserves the right of final approval on proposed staff. Also, upon
request by the County, the Contractor will be required to remove any employees
working on County projects and substitute personnel based on the discretion of
the County within two business days, unless a different time period was previously
approved by the County.
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11.33
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor agrees to comply with all provisions and requirements of Arizona Executive
Order 2009-09, including flow down of all provisions and requirements to any
subcontractors. Executive Order 2009-09 supersedes Executive Order 99-4 and amends
Executive Order 75-5 and is hereby incorporated into this contract as if set forth in full
herein. During the performance of this contract, contractor shall not discriminate against
any employee, client, or any other individual in any way because of that person’s age, race,
creed, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. (Arizona Executive Order 2009-09
can be viewed at https://apps.azsos.gov/public_services/register/2009/46/governor.pdf)
11.34
WRITTEN CERTIFICATION PURSUANT to A.R.S. § 35-393.01
If vendor engages in for-profit activity and has 10 or more employees, and if this agreement
has a value of $100,000 or more, vendor certifies it is not currently engaged in, and agrees
for the duration of this agreement to not engage in, a boycott of goods or services from
Israel. This certification does not apply to a boycott prohibited by 50 U.S.C. § 4842 or a
regulation issued pursuant to 50 U.S.C. § 4842.
11.35
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
11.35.1 The undersigned (authorized official signing on behalf of the Contractor) certifies
to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that the Contractor, its current
officers, and directors:
11.35.1.1 are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from being awarded any
contract or grant by any United States department or agency or any
state, or local jurisdiction;
11.35.1.2 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract:
11.35.1.2.1 been convicted of fraud or any criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the
result of performing a government entity (Federal, State or
local) transaction or contract; or
11.35.1.2.2 been convicted of violation of any Federal or State antitrust
statutes or conviction for embezzlement, theft, forgery,
bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, or receiving stolen property regarding a
government entity transaction or contract;
11.35.1.3 are not presently indicted or criminally charged by a government entity
(Federal, State or local) with commission of any criminal offenses in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or as the result of
performing a government entity public (Federal, State or local)
transaction or contract;
11.35.1.4 are not presently facing any civil charges from any governmental entity
regarding obtaining, attempting to obtain, or from performing any
governmental entity contract or other transaction; and
11.35.1.5 have not within a three-year period preceding this contract had any
public transaction (Federal, State or local) terminated for cause or
default.
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11.35.2 The Contractor shall include, without modification, this clause in all lower tier
covered transactions (i.e. transactions with subcontractors or sub-subcontractors)
and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions related to this contract. If
this clause is applicable to a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor, the Contractor
shall include the information required by this clause with their bid.
11.36
VERIFICATION REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH A.R.S. § 41-4401 AND FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS
11.36.1 By entering into the contract, the Contractor warrants compliance with the
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA using E-Verify) and all other Federal
immigration laws and regulations related to the immigration status of its employees
and A.R.S. § 23-214(A). The Contractor shall obtain statements from its
subcontractors certifying compliance and shall furnish the statements to the
procurement officer upon request. These warranties shall remain in effect through
the term of the contract. The Contractor and its subcontractors shall also maintain
Employment Eligibility Verification forms (I-9) as required by the Immigration Reform
and Control Act of 1986, as amended from time to time, for all employees performing
work under the contract and verify employee compliance using the E-Verify system
and shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s
employment or at least three years, whichever is longer. I-9 forms are available for
download at www.uscis.gov.
11.36.2 The County retains the legal right to inspect documents of Contractor and
subcontractor employees performing work under this contract to verify compliance
with paragraph 11.36.1 of this section. Contractor and subcontractor shall be given
reasonable notice of the County’s intent to inspect and shall make the documents
available at the time and date specified. Should the County suspect or find that the
Contractor or any of its subcontractors are not in compliance, the County will
consider this a material breach of the contract and may pursue any and all remedies
allowed by law, including, but not limited to: suspension of work, termination of the
contract for default, and suspension and/or debarment of the Contractor. All costs
necessary to verify compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor.
11.37
CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT
11.37.1 The Contractor shall procure all permits, insurance, and licenses, and pay the
charges and fees necessary and incidental to the lawful conduct of his/her
business, and as necessary complete any requirements, by any and all
governmental or non-governmental entities as mandated to maintain compliance
with and remain in good standing. The Contractor shall keep fully informed of
existing and future trade or industry requirements, and Federal, State, and local
laws, ordinances, and regulations which in any manner affect the fulfillment of a
contract and shall comply with the same. Contractor shall immediately notify both
the Office of Procurement Services and the department of any and all changes
concerning permits, insurance, or licenses.
11.38
INFLUENCE
11.38.1 As prescribed in MC1-1203 of the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any effort
to influence an employee or agent to breach the Maricopa County Ethical Code of
Conduct or any ethical conduct, may be grounds for disbarment or suspension
under MC1-902.
11.38.2 An attempt to influence includes, but is not limited to:
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11.38.2.1 A person offering or providing a gratuity, gift, tip, present, donation,
money, entertainment or educational passes or tickets, or any type of
valuable contribution or subsidy that is offered or given with the intent
to influence a decision, obtain a contract, garner favorable treatment,
or gain favorable consideration of any kind.
11.38.3 If a person attempts to influence any employee or agent of Maricopa County, the
chief procurement officer, or his designee, reserves the right to seek any remedy
provided by the Maricopa County Procurement Code, any remedy in equity or in
the law, or any remedy provided by this contract.
11.39
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
11.39.1 Any information obtained in the course of performing this contract may include
information that is proprietary or confidential to the County. This provision
establishes the Contractor’s obligation regarding such information.
11.39.2 The Contractor shall establish and maintain procedures and controls that are
adequate to assure that no information contained in its records and/or obtained
from the County or from others in carrying out its functions (services) under the
contract shall be used by or disclosed by it, its agents, officers, or employees,
except as required to efficiently perform duties under the contract. The Contractor’s
procedures and controls, at a minimum, must be the same procedures and controls
it uses to protect its own proprietary or confidential information. If, at any time
during the duration of the contract, the County determines that the procedures and
controls in place are not adequate, the Contractor shall make reasonable efforts
to institute any new and/or additional measures requested by the County within 15
business days of the written request to do so.
11.39.3 Any requests to the Contractor for County proprietary or confidential information
shall be referred to the County for review and approval, prior to any dissemination.
11.40
PUBLIC RECORDS
Under Arizona law, all offers submitted and opened are public records and must be
retained by the County at the Maricopa County Office of Procurement Services. Offers shall
be open to public inspection and copying after contract award and execution, except for
such offers or sections thereof determined to contain proprietary or confidential information
by the Office of Procurement Services. If an offeror believes that information in its offer or
any resulting contract should not be released in response to a public record request, under
Arizona law, the offeror shall indicate the specific information deemed confidential or
proprietary and submit a statement with its offer detailing the reasons that the information
should not be disclosed. Such reasons shall include the specific harm or prejudice which
may arise from disclosure. The records manager of the Office of Procurement Services
shall determine whether the identified information is confidential pursuant to the Maricopa
County Procurement Code.
11.41
INTEGRATION
This contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes
all
prior
negotiations,
proposals,
communications,
understandings,
representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, expressed, or implied.
11.42
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
By entering into this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable provisions
of Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200-UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS,
COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS contained
in Title 2 C.F.R. § 200 et seq.
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11.43
GOVERNING LAW
This contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona. Venue for any actions
or lawsuits involving this contract will be in Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix,
Arizona.
11.44
FORCED LABOR
11.44.1 By submitting a bid for this solicitation and/or entering into a contract as a result of
this solicitation, contractor agrees to comply with all applicable portions of Arizona
Revised Statutes Section 35-394. Contracting; procurement; prohibition; written
certification; remedy; termination; exception; definitions.
11.44.2 Contractor certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the duration of the
contract, that it will not use:
11.44.2.1 The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.
11.44.2.2 Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs
in the People’s Republic of China.
11.44.2.3 Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor
or any good or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs
in the People’s Republic of China.
11.44.3 If contractor becomes aware during the term of the agreement that contractor is
not in compliance with this paragraph, the contractor shall notify the County within
five business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. If the contractor
fails to provide a written certification to the County that the contractor has remedied
the noncompliance within 180 days after notifying the County of its noncompliance,
then the agreement terminates, except that if the agreement termination date
occurs before the end the 180 day period, the agreement terminates on the
agreement termination date.
11.45
PRICES
Contractor warrants that prices extended to County under this contract are no higher than
those paid by any other customer for these or similar services.
11.46
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
In the event of a conflict in the provisions of this contract and Contractor’s service
agreement, if applicable, and contract exhibits, the terms of this contract and the Maricopa
County HIPAA Business Associates Agreement exhibit shall prevail.
11.47
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI) AND SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
REGISTRATION
All
contractors
that
receive
funding
must
have
a
UEI
number
through
https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. Contractor must also remain current with the
System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) throughout the term of the contract.
11.48
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
The contractor agrees that costs, planned or claimed, including costs incurred, shall not
include any expense for any religious activity.
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11.49
POLITICAL ACTIVITY PROHIBITED
None of the funds, materials, property, or services contributed by the County or the
contractor under the agreement shall be used in the performance of this agreement for any
partisan political activity, or to further the election or defeat of any candidate for public
office.
11.50
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
11.50.1 The contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, age, disability, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and
that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, age,
disability, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Such action shall include but is not
limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment,
or recruitment advertising, lay-off or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship.
11.50.2 Contractor shall comply with the following provisions:
11.50.2.1 Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C.
§§ 2000a, et seq.);
11.50.2.2 The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §§ 701, et
seq.);
11.50.2.3 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended
(29U.S.C. §§ 621, et seq.);
11.50.2.4 The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101, et
seq.); and Arizona Executive Order 2009-09, as amended, et seq.
which mandates that all persons shall have equal access to
employment opportunities.
11.50.2.5 Contractor understands that the United States has the right to seek
judicial enforcement of this assurance.
11.51
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
11.51.1 Contractor certifies, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that:
11.51.1.1 No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on
behalf of the contractor, to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency. This applies to a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of
any federal contract, the making of any federal grant. Including the
making of any federal, loan the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement.
11.51.2 If any funds other than federal appropriated funds, have been paid or will be paid
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of
any agency, member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit
Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its
instructions.
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11.51.3 Contractor shall include Lobbying Certification language in the award documents
for all subcontractors (including sub-grants, and contract under grants, loans, and
cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
11.51.3.1 The Lobbying Certification is a material representation of fact upon
which reliance was placed when this transaction is made or entered
into. Submission of this certification is prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S.
Code. Any successful proposer(s) who fail to file the required
certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than
$10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure.
11.52
CLEAN AIR ACT & CLEAN WATER ACT
Contractor must comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under
section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7606), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1368) Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
11.53
ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT
Contractor must adhere to the standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, which
are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act (Pub. L. 94-163, 89 Stat.871).
11.54
CONTRACT DISPUTES
All Contract disputes will be handled in accordance with the Maricopa County Procurement
Code, MCI-906
11.55
INCORPORATION OF DOCUMENTS
11.55.1 The following are to be attached to and made part of this Contract:
11.55.1.1 Exhibit A - Vendor Information and Premium Rate Fee Pricing
11.55.1.2 Exhibit B - Scope of Work (including County accepted information from
responses to Proposal Supplement Questionnaire at time of proposal
11.55.1.3 Exhibit C – Employee Prepaid Dental Plan Design
11.55.1.4 Exhibit D – Implementation Plan
11.55.1.5 Exhibit E - Service Level Agreement with Performance Guarantees
including Fees at Risk
11.55.1.6 Exhibit F - Maricopa County Business Associates Agreement
11.56
NOTICES
All notices given pursuant to the terms of this contract shall be addressed to:
For County:
Maricopa County
Office of Procurement Services
301 W. Jefferson St. Suite 700
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1647
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For Contractor:
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company dba Cigna Healthcare
900 Cottage Grove Road
Hartford, CT 06152
11.57
INQUIRIES
11.57.1 Administrative telephone/email inquiries shall be addressed to:
ELIZABETH KUTTNER, PROCUREMENT OFFICER
TELEPHONE: (602) 506-0099
elizabeth.kuttner@maricopa.gov
11.57.2 Inquiries may be submitted by telephone but must be followed up in writing. No
oral communication is binding on Maricopa County.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this contract is executed on the date set forth above.
CONTRACTOR
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
ADDRESS
DATE
MARICOPA COUNTY
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DATE
ATTESTED:
CLERK OF THE BOARD
DATE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
DATE
Pete Chuchro, Market Growth Leader of AZ
8888 E. Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
6/3/2025
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EXHIBIT A - VENDOR INFORMATION AND PRICING
COMPANY NAME:
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company
DOING BUSINESS AS (dba):
Cigna Healthcare
MAILING ADDRESS:
900 Cottage Grove Road, Hartford, CT 06152
REMIT TO ADDRESS:
900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
860-226-6000
FAX NUMBER:
N/A
WWW ADDRESS:
www.cigna.com
REPRESENTATIVE NAME:
Lindsay Bourgeois, Client Manager
REPRESENTATIVE TELEPHONE NUMBER:
480-426-6756
REPRESENTATIVE EMAIL ADDRESS
lindsay.bourgeois@cignahealthcare.com
UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (SAM.GOV)
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YES
NO
REBATE
WILL ALLOW OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO
PURCHASE FROM THIS CONTRACT:
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WILL ACCEPT PROCUREMENT CARD FOR PAYMENT:
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Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
PRICING
1.0 Premium Rate Per Month Per Employee (fill in below)
1.1 GUARANTEED RATES - MUST BE THE SAME FOR YEARS 1, 2, & 3
EMPLOYEE
ONLY
EMPLOYEE
+ SPOUSE
EMPLOYEE
+ CHILDREN
EMPLOYEE
+ FAMILY
YEAR 1 (1/1/2026 -
12/31/2026)
YEAR 2 (1/1/2027 -
12/31/2027)
YEAR 3 (1/1/2028- 12/31/2028)
$10.85
$18.35
$25.40
$29.91
1.2 A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM RATE INCREASE PERCENTAGE*
NOTE THAT GUARANTEED RATES FOR YEARS 4, 5, & 6 MUST BE THE SAME.
YEAR 4 (1/1/2029 -
12/31/2029)
YEAR 5 (1/1/2030 -
12/31/2030)
YEAR 6 (1/1/2031 -
12/31/2031)
11.70%
11.70%
11.70%
11.70%
*Renewal increase effective 01/01/2029 is guaranteed not to exceed 11.7%. Renewal increase
01/01/2030 and 01/01/2031 is guaranteed not to exceed 0%.
Rate Guarantees and Caps:
- The above renewal rates are guaranteed for 36 months. (01/01/26 to 12/31/28)
- The renewal increase effective 01/01/29 is guaranteed not to exceed 11.7%.
- The renewal increase effective 01/01/30 is guaranteed not to exceed 0.0%.
- The renewal increase effective 01/01/31 is guaranteed not to exceed 0.0%.
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Underwriting Caveats:
- Rates contain 0% commission.
- Renewal rates assume a guaranteed cost, non-participating funding arrangement.
- Renewal rates do not include the cost of specialized printing, mailing, or special enrollment fees.
- Renewal rates are valid only where there is an existing Cigna Dental Care Access network in place.
- Rates assume no change to current Employer contributions.
Regulatory Caveats:
- The dental insurance coverage shall be provided under a standalone group insurance policy and is
an “excepted benefit” as defined in Public Health Service Act Section 2721(c) and (d).
- Cigna reserves the right to modify rates as agreed upon in writing and through amendment by the County,
should there be any change in future regulation.
- The term "DHMO" is used to refer to product designs that may differ by state of residence of enrollee,
including but not limited to, prepaid plans, managed care plans, and plans with open access
features. The Cigna DHMO is not available in the following states: AK, ME, MT, NH, NM, ND, PR,
SD, VI, VT, and WY.
- Cigna HealthCare sponsors programs to inform benefit advisors about Cigna HealthCare's plan
coverage and services (including producer advisory councils). The cost of these events is funded
through Cigna HealthCare's general overhead.
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EXHIBIT B - SCOPE OF WORK
The following information is from contractor responses to the solicitation Proposal Supplement
Questionnaire.
4.0 Benefit Provisions
4.1 Describe your pre-determination of benefits process (offered in County’s current plan), including
whether it is mandatory or optional.
Predetermination for general dentistry is not required because we provide network general dentists
with coverage guidelines for the range of services they perform. These include diagnostic and
preventive services, restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, partial/complete dentures, root canal
therapy, minor oral surgery, preliminary periodontal therapy.
The network general dentist directs most referrals for specialty care (with the exception of orthodontic
care, which the member can access directly without a referral, and pediatric care, since children under
age 13 may have a network pediatric dentist as their primary care dentist). Referrals to obtain care with
a network specialist do not require prior authorization. Predetermination for network specialist care is
also not required but is available upon request.
Patient charges listed on the patient charge schedule (PCS) may apply at the specialist’s office based
on the specialty care coverage for the specific PCS. If a member elects to have treatment not covered
on the PCS, they are responsible for paying the dentist’s normal fee.
Specialty referrals are valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. After the expiration date, the system
automatically purges the specialty referral.
We send notifications of predetermination-of-coverage decisions to dentists by mail and make them
available to members through myCigna, a secure website. We send notification of claim payment
decisions to members and dentists in writing (by mail), and we only call the dentist when we need
additional information or clarification (verbal) to make a predetermination decision.
4.2 Describe in detail how you will handle dental treatment already in process at the beginning of
the contract. Include orthodontia coverage in your response.
As the incumbent carrier, this is not applicable to current members.
For new members, inlays/onlays initiated prior to Cigna must be completed under the terms of the
previous carrier.
There may be a contribution toward orthodontic benefits in progress. The contribution, if any, is a
predetermined amount based on the coverage/number of months remaining (excluding the months for
retention) at the start date to complete the interceptive or comprehensive treatment. It is important to
note that enrollment does not modify any obligation members have to their original contract with their
orthodontist, even if the dentist participates in our dental network.
4.3 Describe in detail how you will handle dental treatment already in process at the end of the
contract. Include orthodontia coverage in your response.
Coverage for a dental procedure (crown, root canal treatment, bridge, denture, and partials) that
starts before disenrollment from the dental plan extends for 90 days after disenrollment, unless
attributed to nonpayment of premiums.
4.4 Explain continuity of care arrangements for procedures started but not completed at the
beginning and end of the contract (must, at a minimum, meet those in current contract).
Coverage for a dental procedure (crown, root canal treatment, bridge, denture, and partials) that
starts before disenrollment from the dental plan extends for 90 days after disenrollment, unless
attributed to nonpayment of premiums.
4.4.1
Describe any pre-existing condition limitations in your plan.
The product does not exclude pre-existing conditions when the treatment is generally otherwise
covered by a procedure code(s) listed on the Patient Charge Schedule.
4.5 Indicate all benefit limitations and/or exclusions in your contract proposal.
As the incumbent, we do not have any benefit limitations/exclusions.
5.0 Implementation/Enrollments
5.1 Confirm ability to start implementation in June 2025 for a contract start date of January 1, 2026.
Confirmed.
5.2 Confirm there are no additional implementation costs not already included in your quoted rates
on Attachment D – Premium Rate Pricing Sheet.
Cigna's proposed fees include all implementation costs.
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5.3 Describe your preferred method of communicating the new plan to our employees.
As the incumbent carrier, Maricopa County employees are familiar with our DHMO plan offering.
However, we welcome opportunities to ‘reeducate’ employees through recorded webinars, onsite
meetings, and home mailers to review the benefits of the DHMO plan.
5.4 Confirm you will provide sample communication materials with your proposal submission.
Confirmed. Samples are included with our submission.
5.4.1
Confirm communication materials can be customized.
Confirmed.
5.4.2
Confirm you will do direct mailing to employees’ homes. If not, explain.
Confirmed.
5.4.3
Confirm you will do direct email to employee’s preferred email address. If not, explain.
Confirmed. Our member engagement campaign sends messages to members whose email
addresses we have on file (from client eligibility files or through myCigna registration) on the
importance of preventive dental care.
5.4.4
Confirm that the cost of printing and distribution of communication materials is included
in your quoted rates on Attachment D – Premium Rate Pricing Sheet. explain.
Confirmed.
5.5 Provide a sample of enrollment materials that the County would be able to include on the County
benefits website. Submit with proposal submission. explain.
Confirmed, we have included enrollment materials with our proposal submission.
5.6 Confirm that the cost of providing a representative for the initial enrollment meetings for service
year 2026-2027 and for each annual open enrollment meeting thereafter is included in your
quoted rates on Attachment D – Premium Rate Pricing Sheet. explain.
Confirmed.
5.7 Confirm the cost of providing a representative for employee meetings and ongoing service
according to a predetermined schedule is included in your quoted rates on Attachment D –
Premium Rate Pricing Sheet. explain.
Confirmed.
5.8 Confirm that the cost of providing a representative for ongoing service has been included in your
quoted rates on Attachment D – Premium Rate Pricing Sheet. explain.
Confirmed.
5.9 Confirm that you will provide draft and final plan documents and/or evidence of coverage booklets
to the County in electronic format, and that the final documents will be provided before the start
of the County’s open enrollment period.
Confirmed.
5.9.1
Confirm that the cost for draft plan documents is included in your quoted rates on
Attachment D – Premium Rate Pricing Sheet and that they are provided to the County
at no additional cost.
As a fully insured client, the County will receive a copy of the certificate of coverage electronically via
PDF at no additional cost (we cannot provide it in Word format).
6.0 Communication: Provider Information and ID Cards
6.1 Describe your Internet capabilities for provider information access including plan and claim
documents.
The following member information and self-service functions are available through myCigna:
•
coverage details lookup
•
network dentist search, with the ability to book appointments for selected dentists and see
offices on a map
•
dental prevention and wellness information, including WebMD articles
•
glossary of dental terms
•
ability to print temporary dental ID cards
•
dental claim office phone number(s) and address(es) and customer service contact
information
•
dental treatment cost estimator
•
FAQ
•
information about our Healthy Rewards® discount program
Online Dental Tools: At Cigna Healthcare, we believe that dental coverage should be easy and offer
the same transparencies and tools that members expect in every other part of their lives, so we
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launched online tools to make these and other services possible. This innovative technology is
available on myCigna, and our mobile app. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year,
these features provide on-the-go access anytime, anywhere. The tools include the following:
•
Brighter Score Ranking - Use this scoring method developed by www.brighter.com to
compare dentists based on factors such as affordability, patient experience, and professional
history (may not be available with all Cigna Healthcare dental plans).
•
Dental Office Reviews/Comparisons - Find detailed information to compare dental offices,
including dentist profiles with pictures, video content, and verified patient reviews (may not be
available with all Cigna Healthcare dental plans).
•
Enhanced Search/Transparent Pricing - Search for a dentist by procedure or group of
procedures and get personalized information based on the plan; results show pricing inclusive
of coinsurance, copays, and deductibles (may not be available with all Cigna Healthcare dental
plans).
6.1.1
Confirm your electronic provider directories updated are updated within 10 days of
notification to the contractor of a termination or addition of a provider.
Confirmed.
6.2 Confirm I.D. cards are mailed to members within 10 business days of receipt of the eligibility file,
and replacement ID cards within 7 business days upon request from the member?
Confirmed.
6.2.1
Confirm members are able to order online for I.D. Cards to be mailed to them.
Confirmed.
6.2.2
Confirm members are able to download and print I.D. cards.
Confirmed.
6.2.3
Confirm I.D. cards are personalized.
Confirmed.
6.2.4
Confirm there is no additional cost to mail a member a new replacement I.D. Cards upon
request.
Confirmed.
6.2.5
Provide a sample of your I.D. card.
A sample ID card has been included with our submission.
7.0 Customer Service/Telephone and Portal Access
7.1 Provide a customer service program description, including the specific functions of the customer
service department.
Across the nation, we have transitioned from a partial to a fully virtual US-based customer service
advocates (CSAs) working from home. They are supported by our advanced suite of virtual
collaboration tools and platforms, and a number of physical meeting spaces spanning the country.
Our dental claim service model leverages our technology to support a highly efficient virtual network of
experienced claim processors. To ensure optimal accuracy, we pay claims across the network based
on processor expertise within specific claim categories.
Cigna’s Customer Service Advocates do the following:
• Help Clients, Members, and Health Care Providers Understand Our Business a Little Better - In
customer service roles, questions about determination of payments and claims (e.g., medical and
dental procedures, office and hospital visit costs) are common.
• Make It Easy for Members to Work with Us - Our customer service staff take ownership of member
issues and work to resolve them over the phone the first time, every time.
• Be an Advocate for Health and Wellness - Our staff educate members on disease management
programs and recommend appropriate healthy living programs.
• Access Regular Development Opportunities and Mentorships - We offer extensive hands-on training
and guided on-the-job trainings.
Our customer service staff receive several types of initial and ongoing training on topics such as the
following:
• company history and service philosophy
• our general customer service policy
• phone skills and etiquette, including call handling techniques
• computer skills
• HIPAA
• client-specific plans
• our capabilities and programs, including those that are new or revised
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• our member-centric focus
7.2 Provide a description of the customer service training program.
We provide seven weeks of in-depth training to our customer service advocates (CSAs). CSAs spend
the first three weeks in a classroom environment where they learn how to handle member coverage
and eligibility questions. The new hires then receive a week of on-the-job training handling live
coverage and eligibility calls. During the next two weeks, they receive training on more complex
member and dentist questions, followed by a week of additional on-the-job training. We then assess
and verify their skills through testing and hands-on demonstration of simulated and live calls.
Following these seven weeks, trainees receive a permanent assignment. The manager and quality
management team continually monitor staff to ensure they are providing quality service. We measure
this through live call monitoring, post-recorded call handling, and external customer service survey
responses. Trainers communicate performance expectations throughout training, and their manager
reinforces it through routine counseling. CSAs’ customer service skills continue to be developed on
the floor through experience, targeted coaching, and additional training pushed to each CSA’s
desktop through an automated learning management system.
7.3 Where is the location of the customer service center(s) that would handle our account?
We have transitioned to a fully virtual workforce staffing strategy, with all of our US-based CSAs
working from home.
7.3.1
Confirm that customer service representatives are located in the United States and
that no customer service representatives will be providing services from off-shore
locations.
Confirmed.
7.4 Indicate how many members the customer service center currently serves for the customer
service center(s) location(s) that would service this contract.
We have transitioned to a fully virtual workforce staffing strategy, with all of our US-based customer
service advocates (CSAs) working from home. Currently 17,174,056 members are serviced by our
customer service.
7.5 Will you provide a dedicated customer service team to handle inquiries from County members?
While not dedicated, Maricopa County will continue to be serviced by our customer service center,
which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
7.6 Confirm that customer service representatives have the ability to view member information
regarding benefits, eligibility and claims status, and are trained to explain claims denials, pending
status, reason for pending status, and claims payment results to employee members.
Confirmed.
7.7 Confirm that customer service representatives responding to calls are able to provide bilingual
services (English and Spanish).
Confirmed.
7.7.1
Indicate number of bilingual Customer Staff (English/Spanish) and their availability
during County business hours, on weekends, afterhours, and on County holidays.
We have approximately 30 Spanish-speaking staff members in customer service.
7.7.2
Describe how telephone calls from non-English speaking members are handled in your
customer service department, including non-Spanish languages (e.g., Vietnamese).
When calling the toll-free customer service line, callers have the option to continue in English or
Spanish. Those requesting Spanish can speak to or leave a message for a Spanish-speaking CSA.
We also use LanguageLine Solutions, an interpretation service that provides translation for more
than 200 languages.
7.7.3
Describe how calls for members who are deaf are handled.
We provide access to our customer service system for callers with hearing and speech disabilities;
they can reach us through the national relay system using 711. Operators translate the conversations
from text to speech to our customer service advocates (CSAs) and back from speech to text to the
caller.
7.8 County requires that members are available to communicate directly with a customer service
representative/advocate regarding their benefits and claims, at a minimum, 7 A.M. through 7
P.M. MST (local time) Monday through Sundays, except on County holidays. Note that County
prefers 24/7, 365 days a year customer service availability.
Confirmed.
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7.8.1
If you customer service hours of availability exceed the required availability, what are
your customer service hours of availability for phone call service?
Members can call our toll-free customer service number, 800.Cigna24, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 365 days a year to talk to a CSA about coverage, claims, procedures, or any other concerns.
In addition, our voice response system is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a
year.
7.9 Confirm you have an online and a mobile app chat function that allows members to communicate
with customer service representative during required customer service hours.
Live chat assistance is available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday.
7.9.1
If your chat availability with a customer service representative exceed the required
availability, what are your customer service hours of availability for chat service?
Live chat assistance is available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday.
7.9.2
If your chat availability with an AI interaction for customer service exceed the required
availability, what are your customer service hours of availability for AI chat service?
This is not currently available.
7.10 Confirm you have dedicated email address for members to use to communicate with customer
service.
We have the capability to allow our members and CSAs to interact via a secure emailing channel,
through the “Contact Us” functionality on their myCigna dashboard (web only), under the dropdown
menu on the member's name. This option allows our members who are registered on myCigna to
receive and send files. Members will receive a response back, standardly within two business days
through the inbox on their myCigna dashboard.
7.10.1 Indicate the response time for members to receive responses via email.
Our response turnaround time target is 100% responded within two business days. Our most recent
overall averages were: 2024 – 2.4 business days 2023 – 0.6 business days 2022 - 0.6
business days
7.11 Confirm you have a member website and mobile access where members can access up-to-
date participating provider information. dedicated email address for members to use to
communicate with customer service.
Confirmed. Members will continue to access provider information on our member website, myCigna.
7.11.1 Is information available in English and Spanish? dedicated email address for members
to use to communicate with customer service.
Confirmed.
7.11.2 Confirm member portal has an online tool where members can review benefit options.
Confirmed.
8.0 Customer Service Performance
8.1 Describe your customer service call recording system, inquiry tracking system, metric tracking,
and reporting capabilities.
Cigna uses Verint software to record 99 percent of incoming phone calls (1 percent are not recorded
due to system maintenance and downtime). The tool captures and stores every aspect of a call to aid
in performance evaluation and identify training needs. Callers hear a message informing them their
call may be recorded or monitored for quality assurance.
As part of Cigna’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts, our CSAs use OneView, our desktop
inquiry tracking system, to document every contact with members, whether received via phone, mail,
or online. We track the following information:
•
date of contact
•
member’s name and ID
•
nature of and reason for the inquiry
•
steps to resolve the issue
•
action taken to address inquiries not initially resolved and progress status
•
the representative who handled the call
•
the date the inquiry was closed out
Calls are not documented verbatim; they are summarized and formatted with codes within OneView.
CSAs must complete documentation of the call before the call can be closed.
We have the ability to provide the following reports monthly, quarterly, or annually, as requested:
•
Phone Responsiveness - monitors telephone system accessibility/use; available on an ad
hoc basis at the client and service center level
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•
Call Type - identifies the type and number of calls received over a specified period, sorted
by client; available on an ad hoc basis at the client level
•
Open Call - identifies and tracks open or unresolved inquiries; available on an ad hoc basis
at the client and service center level
8.1.1
Provide sample client-specific reports generated from your customer service inquiry
tracking system.
Customer service uses several reports to identify trends and make process improvements.
The following reports are available to Maricopa County:
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Phone Responsiveness - These client-specific reports monitor phone system accessibility
and use. They are available on an ad hoc basis at the client and service center level and
measure several performance metrics: number of calls received; number of calls answered;
call abandonment rate; average speed of answer (ASA).
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Call Type - These reports, sorted by client, identify the type and number of calls received as
well as the resolution action that occurred over a specified period. They are available on an ad
hoc basis at the client level.
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Open Call - These reports identify and track open or unresolved inquiries; they are available
on an ad hoc basis at the client and service-center level.
We are unable to provide samples of client-specific phone responsiveness and call type reports. These
are only produced on an ad hoc basis and are considered proprietary.
Describe your telephone call documentation requirements.
We track correspondence in our call tracking database. The customer service department (verbal
inquiries and complaints) or correspondence unit (written inquires) investigates and responds,
preferably at first contact. We refer written general complaints, including those that relate to a request
to overturn a coverage decision, to the national appeals team to handle as an appeal. We respond in
writing (acknowledgement/resolution) within 30 days to members who have submitted a written
complaint.
For every type of complaint or inquiry, we enter pertinent information in the call tracking system.
Documentation in the system should include the following:
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Who - member’s name and ID number; dentist’s name and ID number, if applicable
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What - details of the member’s inquiry or complaint about Cigna Healthcare, dentists, or other
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When - date of occurrence
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Where - place of service
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Why - member’s reason for inquiry or complaint and expected results from Cigna Healthcare
(We document what the CSA] or correspondence unit staff conveyed to the member.)
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How - how the CSA or correspondence unit staff attempted to resolve the member’s issue
(We document the attempt, including information like dates and names of persons contacted;
CSAs must obtain a member’s permission to use their name when contacting the dental
office.)
Describe ability to document telephone metrics (average speed of answer and abandonment rate).
Confirmed. We have the ability to document and measure customer service metrics.
What is your 2024 year-to-date call abandonment rate for the customer service center?
In 2024, our abandonment rate was 1.0%.
Provide your customer service center metrics for the last three months for all customer service
options (call, chat, email).
Year to date customer service metrics are not available.
9.0 Employer Support
9.1 Provide a description of your provider relations program including, but is not limited to, the
process for dispute resolution between the member and the provider when a quality of care or
quality of service issue arises.
We match quality-of-service and quality-of-care complaints and inquiries to the treating health care
provider via call documentation records that link the provider’s name and/or ID to the issue. The
medical director or provider relations representative works with the provider to resolve the issue,
keeping the member’s information confidential (as requested). We track complaints and use the
information for trend reporting.
9.2 Confirm you have a dedicated employer portal or website for the County.
Confirmed.
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9.2.1
Describe the extent of data available for review by the employer including network
providers and any network tiers/levels, enrollment, claims payments, and customer
contacts, appeals, and grievances.
Maricopa County will continue to have access to our dental microsite. The microsite can help Maricopa
County find detailed information about our dental plans, programs, and offerings. On the marketing
microsite, we host a variety of resources and tools so that clients can learn about everything that is
available to them and to their employees with us. The site features up-to-date thought-leadership
content, a welcome guide introducing you to your dental plan, dental health podcasts and videos, and
more. Additionally, our client website provides tools and information to support clients in the following
key areas:
•
claim inquiry
•
eligibility and coverage inquiry
•
automated eligibility management and reporting tool
•
employee enrollment and maintenance
•
eligibility reports and statistics
•
premium/fee invoices and online bill payment
Monthly reports are available by the 10th business day of the following month; weekly reports are
available the 1st business day of the following week.
9.3 Confirm online access where the County can check or add eligibility for an employee and/or
dependent.
Confirmed.
10.0 Network
10.1 Confirm you are in compliance with the mandatory requirement that the network is owned by
the proposer.
Confirmed.
10.2 Describe your network that is available to all members. Make sure your description includes
where the network is currently operating and how long the network has been operating.
The Cigna Dental Care® (DHMO) plan is operational in 41 states. Our dental networks are among the
largest in the country, with more than 25,000 dentists in our DHMO Access Plus network—the largest
of its kind in the country. We have specialized in dental program management since 1974, when
Florida granted Dental Health, Inc., a certificate of authority to provide managed dental care. In 1984,
Dental Health, Inc., became a subsidiary of The Cigna Group, marking the first entry of a major
national insurance organization into the managed dental care field.
In Arizona, our initial DHMO operation date is 1995.
10.3 Confirm you have providers available in the event of an emergency, including after hours and
on weekends.
Confirmed. Our agreements with dentists require them to provide or arrange for emergency care 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and to provide emergency attention within 24 hours of
requests. If a member experiences a true dental emergency and receives care at an out-of-network
dental office, the related bills are payable at the in-network level. Services and materials that are not
considered an emergency are paid at out-of-network levels if care is received from an out-of-network
dentist.
10.4 Confirm there are no restrictions on provider access (e.g., limitation on new patients for certain
providers).
Dental offices may elect to restrict a portion of their practice to a particular insurance category. Once
the practice reaches that level, the dentist may choose to raise the limit or block new enrollment to the
office. We do not assign new members to offices that are not accepting new patients.
10.4.1 If you are unable to confirm there are no restrictions on provider access, note each
individual provider currently under such restrictions.
Network managers regularly monitor office capacity and projected growth. They contact dentists to
discuss capacity expansion through staff increases or office hour changes. If these actions are not
feasible, we consider adding more dental offices in that area.
Dental offices may elect to restrict a portion of their practice to a particular insurance category. Once
the practice reaches that level, the dentist may choose to raise the limit or block new enrollment to the
office. We do not assign new members to offices that are not accepting new patients.
We initiate enrollment blocking to a dental office should appointment wait times become excessive.
Should a member select a closed dental office, we proactively assign that member to another office
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accepting new patients (of which the member approves). If an office is closed to new enrollments, that
office may make an exception if the member requesting transfer is already a patient of record.
Members can always call us to request an override; a customer service advocate (CSA) immediately
calls the office for approval.
10.5 What is your current capacity to enroll new members with the current provider base?
Currently, approximately 90% of network providers are open to new patients.
10.6 What criteria do you use for the selection/credentialing of providers, if any?
Each dentist interested in joining our network must go through a rigorous screening process to show
they are licensed and that their certifications and credentials meet our standards. Our credentialing
department/network managers review the following for each dentist to help ensure members receive
the best care:
•
licensure in the state they provide services
•
compliance with OSHA and the CDC
•
current malpractice insurance and state license information
•
graduation from an accredited dental school
•
history of conviction for fraud or a felony as well as disciplinary action or litigation
(Medicare/Medicaid
opt-out,
System
for
Award
Management/General
Services
Administration/Office of Inspector General)
•
malpractice history from the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
•
specific office standards
•
collected general office and dentist data
•
board certification (if applicable)
•
DEA or state-controlled dangerous substance certificate (if applicable)
•
verification of specialty training (if applicable)
We reverify the credentials of each participating dentist every three years.
10.7 Describe any special training dentists receive from you, if any.
To ensure a smooth transition into the Cigna Dental Care® Access network, we provide extensive
training to dentists on how to successfully manage the program within their practice.
Our professional relations managers review with new dentists the information in the Dental Office
Reference Guide, which contains participation guidelines dentists must adhere to and includes a review
of the program’s policies and procedures; the patient charge schedules (PCSs); and the compensation
arrangement. They also conduct periodic phone conferences and onsite visits to provide dental offices
with ongoing member feedback and transfer trends. In addition, our convenient website allows dentists
to securely conduct transactions with Cigna and provides one-stop online access to information such
as reference materials and forms needed to administer the plan.
Further, the quality management department will provide an onsite audit and send a letter to the dentist
afterward about quality-of-care and service issues. If necessary, the dental director, quality manager,
or network manager will conduct additional phone conferences with the dentist to review the findings.
The dental director coordinates the educational follow-up of network dentists about issues identified in
the performance monitoring program.
10.8 How many members do you currently service under your network program in Arizona? What is
your provider to member ratio?
Cigna has 604,035 members in the state of Arizona with a provider to member ratio of 1:92 for
General Practice providers.
10.9 What are your network development plans in Maricopa County and/or Arizona for 2026, 2027
and 2028.
Our standard plan designs offer a list of covered services for pre-negotiated fees no balance billing or
claims to file. Plans that encourage a member's wellness promote efficient and cost-effective dental
care that neither stimulate overutilization nor inhibit delivery of proper care. They also minimize
member out-of-pocket expenses for diagnostic and preventive care, which are often a significant
barrier to proper dental care. Rates are tied directly to the coverage under the plan. If member
charges are lower, premiums are higher, so dentists are fairly paid. Conversely, if member charges
are increased, premiums can be lowered.
10.10 Describe the nature and length of the contract between your providers and your organization.
Dental provider agreements expire on December 31 of each year; they automatically
renew unless Cigna or the dentist ends the contract.
10.11 If network gaps exist in areas where employees are concentrated, how would your firm
propose to extend the network?
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We strive for continued network growth to serve our members, and we have experienced significant
growth year over year. When developing our recruitment plan, we identify
•
gaps between competitor offerings and our own;
•
additional member-access needs; and
•
any future needs for additional client acquisition.
We also plan for growth that is due to client-specific requests.
Please see page 4 of GeoAccess report where any gaps are reflected.
10.12 Describe your utilization review procedure in terms of provider networks.
A trained, experienced, licensed dental provider is responsible for performing the audit when an onsite
review is warranted for existing network offices. This audit may include a chart review that investigates
evidence of proper diagnosis, quality and quantity of radiographs, appropriate treatment planning, and
appropriate treatment of any relevant dental conditions. The audit must show the adequate application
of the available preventive and diagnostic measures. Network management staff and dental directors
may counsel dentists as part of this focused audit.
The results of office assessments are confidential in order to protect the patient's and dentist's
confidentiality.
10.13 Provide your unduplicated total network size in Maricopa County for each of the last three
years: 2022, 2023 and 2024.
2023: 2,853 providers 2024: 3,032 providers 2025: 3,081 providers
10.14 If a member is having difficulty scheduling an appointment, what type of assistance does your
company provide?
We do not set the office hour requirements for network dentists; however, our Dental Office Reference
Guide outlines expectations about the scheduling of dental appointments. Our target is for
appointments to be provided at the same level as they would be for fee-for-service (FFS) patients and
that members should be able to receive an appointment for routine care within four weeks of calling an
office. Dentist contracts require dentists to provide or arrange for emergency care 24 hours a day, 7
days a week and to provide emergency appointments within 24 hours of requests.
Every inquiry about excessive wait time is investigated, and corrective action is taken if we determine
that timely and efficient dental care was available and not provided. If we determine that excessive wait
time was the result of insufficient capacity, we initiate actions to expand the dentist’s capacity or recruit
additional dentists in that particular area.
10.15 What are your requirements of the contracted general dentists when they are requesting
authorization from your company, or anyone else, before they can refer a patient to a
specialist?
Network general dentists initiate patient referrals for endodontic and periodontal treatment as well as
oral surgery. Referrals are confirmed for 90 days from the approval date. Specialty referrals are not
required for orthodontic treatment or pediatric care for children up to 13 years old as long as members
visit network specialists. Although not required for payment of services, the network specialist may
submit a request for prior authorization to us for oral surgery and periodontal services. Members are
responsible for the applicable patient charges listed on the patient charge schedule (PCS) for covered
procedures. After specialty treatment is finished, the member should return to the network general
dentist for care.
If a network specialist is not available, the general dentist will refer the member to an out-of-network
specialist and the member will only be responsible for charges listed on the PCS; however, Cigna
Dental Care® Access (DHMO) network general dentists render the range of services that are required
for graduation from dental school, including diagnostic treatment, preventive treatment, operative
dentistry, crowns and bridges, partial and complete dentures, root canal therapy, minor oral surgery,
preliminary periodontal therapy, and pediatric dentistry. Referral details follows:
•
Endodontist: Network general dentists refer members directly to a network specialist for
treatment.
•
Periodontist: Network general dentists refer members directly to a network specialist for
evaluation.
•
Oral Surgeon: Network general dentists refer members directly to a network specialist for
evaluation.
•
Pediatric Dentist: Members can select a network pediatric dentist for children under age 13
as their primary care dentist. (Although referrals are not required, a network general dentist
may recommend that a child up to age 13 visit a network pediatric dentist for evaluation and
treatment.)
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Orthodontist: Members can directly access care without a referral when seeing a network
orthodontist.
For each of the above, specialists may submit the treatment plan to us for coverage determination. We
communicate the approved coverage to the specialist, network general dentist, and member. The
specialist contacts the member to arrange treatment. Then, after the treatment is finished, we pay the
specialist directly.
12.0
Eligibility
12.1 Confirm your eligibility system is capable of receiving a HIPAA and HITECH Act compliant file
generated from the County Benefit Enrollment System, Workday.
Confirmed.
12.3
Describe your process for handling eligibility exceptions.
Two options are available for urgent care (also called access to care) updates:
•
Phone – Maricopa County may contact its assigned eligibility account specialist at
the specialist’s direct phone number. If the assigned specialist is not available, Maricopa
County can contact our client care center at 800.592.9219 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(EST). Once received, we make these updates in real time.
•
Email – Maricopa County may email its assigned eligibility account specialist or our manual
eligibility email box with the request. In the subject line, Maricopa County needs to write
either “urgent” or “access to care” to flag the email. We complete these updates within four
hours.
12.4 In the event of an emergency, state your average turnaround time for loading eligibility.
Confirmed. We will continue to process Maricopa County’s eligibility quickly.
12.5 Confirm 24 hour turnaround time for loading eligibility files received from the County Benefit
Enrollment System.
Confirmed. We will continue to process Maricopa County’s eligibility quickly and the County will
continue to have access to their eligibility analyst who will work to provide eligibility updates, answer
questions, or explain processes as needed.
In addition, Maricopa County has access to our client portal, Cigna For Employers, so they have
access and management capabilities which includes the ability to add, edit, and terminate
dependents, as well as view the history of these transactions.
12.6 Confirm process adjustments/corrections to the contractor’s eligibility data shall be completed
within
two
working
days
following
response
from
the
County
to
contractor’s
reconciliation/exception report.
Confirmed.
12.7 Describe your procedures to verify the continued eligibility of certain types of employees or
dependents with respect to limiting ages, COBRA eligibility, and survivor eligibility?
We do not verify student status. More specifically, we do not verify a dependent's age, student status
(unless directly requested by the client), or disabled status. In addition, we do not provide over-age
dependent verification, nor do we notify parents that their children are no longer eligible for coverage
when they reach the dependent age limit.
13.0
Minimum Employee Participation Requirement
12.8 Indicate any minimum requirement for employee and dependent participation in the plan.
The Cigna Dental Care® plan requires a minimum of 51 eligibles or a minimum enrollment of 10
employees; however, we do not require a minimum percentage of dependents to enroll in the
program.
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EXHIBIT C – EMPLOYEE PREPAID DENTAL PLAN DESIGN
DENTAL CARE ACCESS PLUS NETWORK (DCAP) WITH PATIENT CARE SCHEDULE (PCS) GX-V9 AZ
Cigna Dental Care® Plan Patient Charge Schedule
This Patient Charge Schedule lists the benefits of the Dental Plan including covered procedures and
patient charges.
Important Highlights
This Patient Charge Schedule applies only when covered dental services are performed by the member’s
Network Dentist, unless otherwise authorized as described in the member’s plan documents. Not all Network
Dentists perform all listed services and it is suggested that the member check with the member’s Network
Dentist in advance of receiving services.
This Patient Charge Schedule applies to Specialty Care when an appropriate referral is made by the member’s
Network General Dentist to a Network Specialty Endodontist, Periodontist or Oral Surgeon. A referral is not
required for Specialty Care at a Network Specialty Pediatric Dentist or Orthodontist. The member may select
a Network Pediatric Dentist for the member’s child under the age of 13 by calling Customer Service at
1.800.Cigna24 to get a list of Network Pediatric Dentists in the member’s area. Coverage for treatment by a
Pediatric Dentist ends on the member’s child’s 13th birthday; however, exceptions for medical reasons may
be considered on an individual basis. The member’s Network General Dentist will provide care upon the
member’s child’s 13th birthday.
Procedures not listed on this Patient Charge Schedule are not covered and are the patient’s responsibility at
the dentist’s usual fees.
Infection control and/or sterilization are considered to be incidental to and part of the charges for services
provided and not separately chargeable.
This Patient Charge Schedule is subject to annual change in accordance with the terms of the group
agreement.
Procedures listed on the Patient Charge Schedule are subject to the plan limitations and exclusions described
in the member’s plan book/certificate of coverage and/or group contract. However, additional benefits may be
available in certain states (e.g. Arizona), for Covered Services otherwise subject to a frequency limitation,
dependent upon the member’s Network General Dentist’s certification of dental necessity. Should any
applicable state regulation require coverage for a particular service, the listed exclusion or limitation for that
service shall not apply.
All patient charges must correspond to the Patient Charge Schedule in effect on the date the procedure is
initiated.
Current Dental Terminology ("CDT") codes are established by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council
on Dental Benefit Programs in accordance with authority granted by the federal government under the Health
Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as the national terminology for reporting
dental services, and are recognized as the industry standard. The ADA publishes CDT as part of a reference
manual and may periodically change CDT Codes or definitions. Different codes may be used to describe these
covered procedures. The language in italics is intended to clarify the members’ benefit.
Code
Procedure Description
Patient Charge
Office visit fee (Per patient, per office visit in addition to any other applicable patient charges)
Office visit fee
$5.00
Diagnostic/preventive – Oral evaluations are limited to a combined total of 4 of the following evaluations
during a 12 consecutive month period: periodic oral evaluations (D0120), comprehensive oral evaluations
(D0150), comprehensive periodontal evaluations (D0180) and oral evaluations for patients under 3 years
of age (D0145).
D9310
Consultation (diagnostic service provided by dentist or physician
other than requesting dentist or physician)
$0.00
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D9311
Consultation with a medical health care professional
$0.00
D9430
Office visit for observation – No other services performed
$0.00
D9450
Case presentation, subsequent to detailed and extensive
treatment planning
$0.00
D0120
Periodic oral evaluation – Established patient
$0.00
D0140
Limited oral evaluation – Problem focused
$0.00
D0145
Oral evaluation for a patient under 3 years of age and
counseling with primary caregiver
$0.00
D0150
Comprehensive oral evaluation – New or established patient
$0.00
D0160
Detailed and extensive oral evaluation - Problem focused, by
report (limit 2 per calendar year; only covered in conjunction with
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) evaluation)
$0.00
D0170
Re-evaluation – Limited, problem focused (established patient;
not post-operative visit)
$0.00
D0171
Re-evaluation – Post-operative office visit
$0.00
D0180
Comprehensive periodontal evaluation – New or
$70.00
established patient
D0210
X-rays intraoral – Comprehensive series of radiographic
$0.00
images (limited to 1 D0210 or D0709 every 3 years)
D0220
X-rays intraoral – Periapical – First radiographic image
$0.00
D0230
X-rays intraoral – Periapical – Each additional
$0.00
radiographic image
D0240
X-rays intraoral – Occlusal radiographic image
$0.00
D0250
X-rays extra-oral – 2D projection radiographic image
$0.00
created using a stationary radiation source, and detector
D0251
X-rays extra-oral posterior dental radiographic image
$0.00
(limit 1 D0251 or D0705 per calendar year)
D0270
X-rays (bitewing) – Single radiographic image
$0.00
D0272
X-rays (bitewings) – 2 radiographic images
$0.00
D0273
X-rays (bitewings) – 3 radiographic images
$0.00
D0274
X-rays (bitewings) – 4 radiographic images
$0.00
D0277
X-rays (bitewings, vertical) – 7 to 8 radiographic images
$0.00
D0330
X-rays (panoramic radiographic image) – (limited to 1
$0.00
D0330 or D0701 every 3 years) (when utilized for orthodontic
services, see D8999)
D0340
2D cephalometric radiographic image - Acquisition,
$0.00
measurement and analysis (when utilized for orthodontic
services, see D8999)
D0350
2D oral/facial photographic images obtained intra-orally
$0.00
or extra-orally (when utilized for orthodontic services, see
D8999)
D0368
Cone beam CT capture and interpretation for TMJ series
$240.00
including two or more exposures (limit 1 per calendar
year; only covered in conjunction with Temporomandibular
Joint (TMJ) evaluation)
D0372
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Comprehensive series of
$0.00
radiographic images
D0373
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Bitewing radiographic image
$0.00
D0374
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Periapical radiographic image
$0.00
D0387
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Comprehensive series of
$0.00
radiographic images – Image capture only
D0388
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Bitewing radiographic image
$0.00
– Image capture only
D0389
Intraoral tomosynthesis – Periapical radiographic image
$0.00
– Image capture only
D0391
Interpretation of diagnostic image by a practitioner not
$0.00
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associated with capture of the image, including report
D0393
Virtual treatment simulation using 3D image volume or
$0.00
surface scan
D0394
Digital subtraction of two or more images or image
$0.00
volumes of the same modality
D0395
Fusion of two or more 3D image volumes of one or more
$0.00
modalities
D0396
3D printing of a 3D dental surface scan
$0.00
D0414
Laboratory processing of microbial specimen to include
$0.00
culture and sensitivity studies, preparation, and
transmission of written report
D0431
Oral cancer screening using a special light source
$50.00
D0460
Pulp vitality tests
$14.00
D0470
Diagnostic casts (when utilized for orthodontic services,
$0.00
see D8999)
D0472
Pathology report – Gross examination of lesion (only
$0.00
when tooth related)
D0473
Pathology report – Microscopic examination of lesion
$0.00
(only when tooth related)
D0474
Pathology report – Microscopic examination of lesion
$0.00
and area (only when tooth related)
D0600
Non-ionizing diagnostic procedure capable of
$0.00
quantifying, monitoring and recording changes in
structure of enamel, dentin and cementum
D0701
X-rays (panoramic radiographic image) – Image capture
$0.00
only (limited to 1 D0330 or D0701 every 3 years) (when
utilized for orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0702
2D cephalometric radiographic image – Image capture
$0.00
only (when utilized for orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0703
2D oral/facial photographic image obtained intra-orally
$0.00
or extra-orally – Image capture only (when utilized for
orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0705
X-rays extra-oral posterior dental radiographic image –
$0.00
Image capture only (limited to 1 D0251 or D0705 per
calendar year)
D0706
X-rays intraoral – Occlusal radiographic image – Image
$0.00
capture only
D0707
X-rays intraoral – Periapical radiographic image – Image
$0.00
capture only
D0708
X-rays intraoral – Bitewing radiographic image – Image
$0.00
capture only
D0709
X-rays intraoral – Comprehensive series of radiographic
$0.00
images – Image capture only (limit 1 D0210 or D0709 every
3 years)
D0801
3D dental surface scan – Direct (when utilized for
$0.00
orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0802
3D dental surface scan – Indirect (when utilized for
$0.00
orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0803
3D facial surface scan – Direct (when utilized for
$0.00
orthodontic services, see D8999)
D0804
3D facial surface scan – Indirect (when utilized for
$0.00
orthodontic services, see D8999)
D1110
Prophylaxis (cleaning) – Adult (limit 2 per calendar year)
$0.00
Additional prophylaxis (cleaning) – In addition to the 2
$45.00
prophylaxes (cleanings) allowed per calendar year
D1120
Prophylaxis (cleaning) – Child (limit 2 per calendar year)
$0.00
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Additional prophylaxis (cleaning) – In addition to the 2
$30.00
prophylaxes (cleanings) allowed per calendar year
D1206
Topical application of fluoride varnish (limit 2 per calendar
$0.00
year). There is a combined limit of a total of 2 D1206s and/
or D1208s per calendar year.
Additional topical application of fluoride varnish in
$15.00
addition to any combination of two (2) D1206s (topical
application of fluoride varnish) and/or D1208s (topical
application of fluoride - excluding varnish) per calendar year
D1208
Topical application of fluoride - Excluding varnish (limit
$0.00
2 per calendar year) There is a combined limit of a total of
2 D1208s and/or D1206s per calendar year.
Additional topical application of fluoride - Excluding
$15.00
varnish - In addition to any combination of two (2)
D1206s (topical applications of fluoride varnish) and/or
D1208s (topical application of fluoride - excluding
varnish) per calendar year
D1310
Nutritional counseling for control of dental disease
$0.00
D1330
Oral hygiene instructions
$0.00
D1351
Sealant – Per tooth
$17.00
D1352
Preventive resin restoration in a moderate to high caries
$17.00
risk patient – Permanent tooth
D1353
Sealant repair – Per tooth
$11.00
D1354
Application of caries arresting medicament - Per tooth
$0.00
D1355
Caries preventive medicament application – Per tooth
$0.00
D1510
Space maintainer – Fixed - Unilateral - Per quadrant
$110.00
D1516
Space maintainer – Fixed – Bilateral, upper
$170.00
D1517
Space maintainer – Fixed – Bilateral, lower
$170.00
D1520
Space maintainer – Removable - Unilateral - Per quadrant
$110.00
D1526
Space maintainer – Removable – Bilateral, upper
$170.00
D1527
Space maintainer – Removable – Bilateral, lower
$170.00
D1551
Re-cement or re-bond bilateral space maintainer – Upper
$0.00
D1552
Re-cement or re-bond bilateral space maintainer – Lower
$0.00
D1553
Re-cement or re-bond unilateral space maintainer – Per
$0.00
quadrant
D1556
Removal of fixed unilateral space maintainer – Per
$0.00
quadrant
D1557
Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer – Upper
$0.00
D1558
Removal of fixed bilateral space maintainer – Lower
$0.00
D1575
Distal shoe space maintainer – Fixed, Unilateral - Per
$121.00
quadrant
Restorative (fillings - primary or permanent teeth, including polishing)
D2140
Amalgam – 1 surface, primary or permanent
$23.00
D2150
Amalgam – 2 surfaces, primary or permanent
$28.00
D2160
Amalgam – 3 surfaces, primary or permanent
$33.00
D2161
Amalgam – 4 or more surfaces, primary or permanent
$40.00
D2330
Resin-based composite – 1 surface, anterior
$33.00
D2331
Resin-based composite – 2 surfaces, anterior
$40.00
D2332
Resin-based composite – 3 surfaces, anterior
$47.00
D2335
Resin-based composite – 4 or more surfaces, anterior
$88.00
D2390
Resin-based composite crown, anterior
$140.00
D2391
Resin-based composite – 1 surface, posterior
$47.00
D2392
Resin-based composite – 2 surfaces, posterior
$59.00
D2393
Resin-based composite – 3 surfaces, posterior
$82.00
D2394
Resin-based composite – 4 or more surfaces, posterior
$115.00
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Crown and bridge – All charges for crowns and bridges (fixed partial dentures) are per unit (each replacement
or supporting tooth equals 1 unit). Coverage for replacement of crowns and bridges is limited to 1 every 5
years.
For single crowns, retainer (“abutment”) crowns, and pontics: The charges below include the cost of
predominantly base metal alloy. Patient may be charged an additional amount, based on the type of material
the dentist uses for patient’s restoration. Patient may be charged:
• No more than $80.00 per tooth for any noble metal alloys
• No more than $130.00 per tooth for any high noble metal alloys, titanium or titanium alloys
• No more than $100.00 per tooth for any porcelain fused to metal (only on molar teeth)
• No more than $100.00 per tooth if an indirectly fabricated (“cast”) post and core is made of high noble
metal alloy
• Porcelain/ceramic substrate crowns on molar teeth are not covered.
If patient’s dentist offers same day in-office CAD/CAM (ceramic) services, they may charge an additional fee
of no more than $150.00 per tooth/unit for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, post and cores, and veneers.
Same day in-office CAD/ CAM (ceramic) services refer to dental restorations that are created and delivered
in the dental office the same day using a digital impression and an in-office CAD/CAM milling machine.
D2510
Inlay – Metallic – 1 surface
$435.00
D2520
Inlay – Metallic – 2 surfaces
$435.00
D2530
Inlay – Metallic – 3 or more surfaces
$435.00
D2542
Onlay – Metallic – 2 surfaces
$505.00
D2543
Onlay – Metallic – 3 surfaces
$505.00
D2544
Onlay – Metallic – 4 or more surfaces
$505.00
D2710
Crown – Resin-based composite, indirect
$265.00
D2712
Crown – 3/4 resin-based composite, indirect
$380.00
D2720
Crown – Resin with high noble metal
$260.00
D2721
Crown – Resin with predominantly base metal
$345.00
D2722
Crown – Resin with noble metal
$285.00
D2740
Crown – Porcelain/ceramic
$520.00
D2750
Crown – Porcelain fused to high noble metal
$350.00
D2751
Crown – Porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
$425.00
D2752
Crown – Porcelain fused to noble metal
$370.00
D2753
Crown - Porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
$350.00
D2780
Crown – 3/4 cast high noble metal
$360.00
D2781
Crown – 3/4 cast predominantly base metal
$435.00
D2782
Crown – 3/4 cast noble metal
$380.00
D2783
Crown – 3/4 porcelain/ceramic
$520.00
D2790
Crown – Full cast high noble metal
$360.00
D2791
Crown – Full cast predominantly base metal
$435.00
D2792
Crown – Full cast noble metal
$380.00
D2794
Crown – Titanium and titanium alloys
$360.00
D2799
Interim crown (not to be used as a temporary crown for a
$140.00
routine prosthetic restoration)
D2910
Re-cement or re-bond inlay, onlay, veneer or partial
$43.00
coverage restoration
D2915
Re-cement or re-bond indirectly fabricated or
$43.00
prefabricated post and core
D2920
Re-cement or re-bond crown
$43.00
D2928
Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crown – Permanent
$155.00
tooth
D2929
Prefabricated porcelain/ceramic crown - Primary tooth
$155.00
D2930
Prefabricated stainless steel crown – Primary tooth
$110.00
D2931
Prefabricated stainless steel crown – Permanent tooth
$110.00
D2932
Prefabricated resin crown
$135.00
D2933
Prefabricated stainless steel crown with resin window
$155.00
D2934
Prefabricated esthetic coated stainless steel crown –
$155.00
Primary tooth
SERIAL 250052-RFP
D2940
Protective restoration
$24.00
D2941
Interim therapeutic restoration - Primary dentition
$24.00
D2950
Core buildup – Including any pins
$125.00
D2951
Pin retention – Per tooth – In addition to restoration
$29.00
D2952
Post and core – In addition to crown, indirectly fabricated
$170.00
D2954
Prefabricated post and core – In addition to crown
$140.00
D2960
Labial veneer (resin laminate) – Direct
$130.00
D2976
Band stabilization – Per tooth
$0.00
D2980
Crown repair necessitated by restorative material failure
$24.00
D2983
Veneer repair necessitated by restorative material failure
$24.00
D2989
Excavation of a tooth resulting in the determination of
$185.00
non-restorability
D2991
Application of hydroxyapatite regeneration medicament
$17.00
- Per tooth
D6210
Pontic – Cast high noble metal
$350.00
D6211
Pontic – Cast predominantly base metal
$435.00
D6212
Pontic – Cast noble metal
$380.00
D6214
Pontic – Titanium and titanium alloys
$360.00
D6240
Pontic – Porcelain fused to high noble metal
$350.00
D6241
Pontic – Porcelain fused to predominantly base metal
$435.00
D6242
Pontic – Porcelain fused to noble metal
$380.00
D6243
Pontic – Porcelain fused to titanium and titanium alloys
$350.00
D6245
Pontic – Porcelain/ceramic
$480.00
D6602
Retainer inlay – Cast high noble metal, 2 surfaces
$340.00
D6603
Retainer inlay – Cast high noble metal, 3 or more surfaces
$360.00
D6604
Retainer inlay – Cast predominantly base metal, 2
$415.00
surfaces
D6605
Retainer inlay – Cast predominantly base metal, 3 or
$425.00
more surfaces
D6606
Retainer inlay – Cast noble metal, 2 surfaces
$360.00
D6607
Retainer inlay – Cast noble metal, 3 or more surfaces
$360.00
D6610
Retainer onlay – Cast high noble metal, 2 surfaces
$340.00
D6611
Retainer onlay – Cast high noble metal, 3 or more
$360.00
surfaces
D6612
Retainer onlay – Cast predominantly base metal, 2
$415.00
surfaces
D6613
Retainer onlay – Cast predominantly base metal, 3 or
$425.00
more surfaces
D6614
Retainer onlay – Cast noble metal, 2 surfaces
$360.00
D6615
Retainer onlay – Cast noble metal, 3 or more surfaces
$370.00
D6624
Retainer inlay – Titanium
$350.00
D6634
Retainer onlay – Titanium
$350.00
D6740
Retainer crown – Porcelain/ceramic
$530.00
D6750
Retainer crown – Porcelain fused to high noble metal
$360.00
D6751
Retainer crown – Porcelain fused to predominantly base
$435.00
metal
D6752
Retainer crown – Porcelain fused to noble metal
$380.00
D6753
Retainer crown – Porcelain fused to titanium and
$360.00
titanium alloys
D6780
Retainer crown – 3/4 cast high noble metal
$360.00
D6781
Retainer crown – 3/4 cast predominantly base metal
$435.00
D6782
Retainer crown – 3/4 cast noble metal
$380.00
D6784
Retainer crown - 3/4 titanium and titanium alloys
$360.00
D6790
Retainer crown – Full cast high noble metal
$360.00
D6791
Retainer crown – Full cast predominantly base metal
$435.00
SERIAL 250052-RFP
D6792
Retainer crown – Full cast noble metal
$380.00
D6794
Retainer crown – Titanium and titanium alloys
$360.00
D6930
Re-cement or re-bond fixed partial denture
$65.00
Complex rehabilitation – An additional charge per
$135.00
crown/bridge unit when there are 6 or more units of
crown and/or bridge in the same treatment plan – ask patient’s
dentist for the guidelines
Endodontics (root canal treatment, excluding final restorations)
Gingival and/or osseous regenerative procedures (ie. grafting of gum tissue and/or bone) are limited to one
regenerative procedure per site (or per tooth, if applicable).
D3110
Pulp cap – Direct (excluding final restoration)
$38.00
D3120
Pulp cap – Indirect (excluding final restoration)
$38.00
D3220
Pulpotomy – Removal of pulp, not part of a root canal
$97.00
D3221
Pulpal debridement (not to be used when root canal is
$110.00
done on the same day)
D3222
Partial pulpotomy for apexogenesis – Permanent tooth
$110.00
with incomplete root development
D3310
Anterior root canal – Permanent tooth (excluding final
$375.00
restoration)
D3320
Premolar root canal – Permanent tooth (excluding final
$445.00
restoration)
D3330
Molar root canal – Permanent tooth (excluding final
$595.00
restoration)
D3331
Treatment of root canal obstruction – Nonsurgical access
$170.00
D3332
Incomplete endodontic therapy – Inoperable,
$185.00
unrestorable or fractured tooth
D3333
Internal root repair of perforation defects
$175.00
D3346
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy – Anterior
$535.00
D3347
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy – Premolar
$605.00
D3348
Retreatment of previous root canal therapy – Molar
$710.00
D3410
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – Anterior
$440.00
D3421
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – Premolar (first root)
$470.00
D3425
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery – Molar (first root)
$540.00
D3426
Apicoectomy/periradicular surgery (each additional root)
$180.00
D3430
Retrograde filling per root
$130.00
D3471
Surgical repair of root resorption – Anterior
$440.00
D3472
Surgical repair of root resorption – Premolar
$440.00
D3473
Surgical repair of root resorption – Molar
$440.00
D3501
Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy
$440.00
or repair of root resorption – Anterior
D3502
Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy
$440.00
or repair of root resorption – Premolar
D3503
Surgical exposure of root surface without apicoectomy
$440.00
or repair of root resorption – Molar
D3911
Intraorifice barrier
$0.00
D3921
Decoronation or submergence of an erupted tooth
$440.00
Periodontics (treatment of supporting tissues (gum and bone) of the teeth) - Gingival and/or osseous
regenerative procedures (gum tissue and/or bone) are limited to 1 regenerative procedure per site (or per
tooth, if applicable). Localized delivery of antimicrobial agents is limited to 8 teeth (or 8 sites, if applicable)
and coverage is restricted to one per tooth per 12 consecutive months. The use of any tools or equipment,
including but not limited to handpieces, lasers, scalers, etc., is considered inclusive to the overall covered
procedure listed on the Patient Charge Schedule, and cannot be separately charged.
D4210
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – 4 or more teeth per
$320.00
quadrant
D4211
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty – 1 to 3 teeth per
$160.00
SERIAL 250052-RFP
quadrant
D4212
Gingivectomy or gingivoplasty to allow access for
$160.00
restorative procedure, per tooth
D4240
Gingival flap (including root planing) – 4 or more teeth
$365.00
per quadrant
D4241
Gingival flap (including root planing) – 1 to 3 teeth per
$220.00
quadrant
D4245
Apically positioned flap
$365.00
D4249
Clinical crown lengthening – Hard tissue
$405.00
D4260
Osseous surgery – 4 or more teeth per quadrant
$640.00
D4261
Osseous surgery – 1 to 3 teeth per quadrant
$385.00
D4263
Bone replacement graft – Retained natural tooth - First
$290.00
site in quadrant
D4264
Bone replacement graft – Retained natural tooth - Each
$225.00
additional site in quadrant
D4266
Guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth – Resorbable
$380.00
barrier per site
D4267
Guided tissue regeneration, natural teeth –
$430.00
Nonresorbable barrier per site (includes membrane
removal)
D4270
Pedicle soft tissue graft procedure
$495.00
D4275
Non-autogenous connective tissue graft (including
$495.00
recipient site and donor material) first tooth, implant, or
edentulous tooth position in graft
D4277
Free soft tissue graft procedure (including recipient and
$495.00
donor surgical sites), first tooth, implant or edentulous
(missing) tooth position in graft
D4278
Free soft tissue graft procedure (including recipient and
$250.00
donor surgical sites), each additional contiguous tooth,
implant or edentulous (missing) tooth position in same
graft site
D4285
Non-autogenous connective tissue graft procedure
$248.00
(including recipient surgical site and donor materials) –
Each additional contiguous tooth, implant or edentulous
tooth position in same graft site
D4286
Removal of non-resorbable barrier
$86.00
D4341
Periodontal scaling and root planing – 4 or more teeth
$135.00
per quadrant (limited to once per quadrant per consecutive
12 months)
D4342
Periodontal scaling and root planing – 1 to 3 teeth per
$75.00
quadrant (limited to once per quadrant per consecutive 12
months)
D4346
Scaling in presence of generalized moderate or severe
$0.00
gingival inflammation – Full mouth, after oral evaluation
(limit 1 per calendar year)
Additional scaling in presence of generalized moderate
$45.00
or severe gingival inflammation – Full mouth, after oral
evaluation (limit 2 per calendar year)
D4355
Full mouth debridement to enable a comprehensive
$110.00
periodontal evaluation and diagnosis on a subsequent
visit (1 per lifetime, unless medically necessary)
D4381
Localized delivery of antimicrobial agents per tooth
$45.00
D4910
Periodontal maintenance (limit 4 per calendar year (only
$93.00
covered after active periodontal therapy)
Additional periodontal maintenance procedures (beyond
$93.00
4 per calendar year)
SERIAL 250052-RFP
Periodontal charting for planning treatment of
$0.00
periodontal disease
Periodontal hygiene instruction
$0.00
D4921
Gingival irrigation with a medicinal agent - Per quadrant
$0.00
Prosthetics (removable tooth replacement – dentures) - Includes up to 4 adjustments within first 6 months
after insertion – Replacement limit 1 every 5 years. Characterization is considered an upgrade with
maximum additional charge to the member of $225.00 per denture.
D5110
Full upper denture
$450.00
D5120
Full lower denture
$450.00
D5130
Immediate full upper denture
$480.00
D5140
Immediate full lower denture
$480.00
D5211
Upper partial denture – Resin base (including retentive/
$285.00
clasping materials, rests, and teeth)
D5212
Lower partial denture – Resin base (including retentive/
$285.00
clasping materials, rests, and teeth)
D5213
Upper partial denture – Cast metal framework with resin
$555.00
denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials,
rests and teeth)
D5214
Lower partial denture – Cast metal framework with resin
$555.00
denture bases (including retentive/clasping materials,
rests and teeth)
D5221
Immediate upper partial denture – Resin base (including
$285.00
retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5222
Immediate lower partial denture – Resin base (including
$285.00
retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5223
Immediate upper partial denture – Cast metal framework
$555.00
with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping
materials, rests and teeth)
D5224
Immediate lower partial denture – Cast metal framework
$555.00
with resin denture bases (including retentive/clasping
materials, rests and teeth)
D5225
Upper partial denture – Flexible base (including
$355.00
retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5226
Lower partial denture – Flexible base (including
$355.00
retentive/clasping materials, rests and teeth)
D5227
Immediate upper partial denture - Flexible base
$285.00
(including any clasps, rests and teeth)
D5228
Immediate lower partial denture - Flexible base
$285.00
(including any clasps, rests and teeth)
D5410
Adjust complete denture – Upper
$43.00
D5411
Adjust complete denture – Lower
$43.00
D5421
Adjust partial denture – Upper
$45.00
D5422
Adjust partial denture – Lower
$45.00
Repairs to prosthetics
D5511
Repair broken complete denture base - Lower
$92.00
D5512
Repair broken complete denture base - Upper
$92.00
D5520
Replace missing or broken teeth – Complete denture
$81.00
(each tooth)
D5611
Repair resin partial denture base - Lower
$92.00
D5612
Repair resin partial denture base - Upper
$92.00
D5630
Repair or replace broken retentive/clasping materials -
$115.00
Per tooth
D5640
Replace broken teeth – Per tooth
$81.00
D5650
Add tooth to existing partial denture
$92.00
D5660
Add clasp to existing partial denture - Per tooth
$115.00
Denture relining (limit 1 every 24 months)
SERIAL 250052-RFP
D5710
Rebase complete upper denture
$260.00
D5711
Rebase complete lower denture
$260.00
D5720
Rebase upper partial denture
$260.00
D5721
Rebase lower partial denture
$260.00
D5725
Rebase hybrid prosthesis
$520.00
D5730
Reline complete upper denture – Direct
$160.00
D5731
Reline complete lower denture – Direct
$160.00
D5740
Reline upper partial denture – Direct
$160.00
D5741
Reline lower partial denture – Direct
$160.00
D5750
Reline complete upper denture – Indirect
$220.00
D5751
Reline complete lower denture – Indirect
$220.00
D5760
Reline upper partial denture – Indirect
$220.00
D5761
Reline lower partial denture – Indirect
$220.00
D5765
Soft liner for complete or partial removable denture –
$220.00
Indirect
Interim dentures (limit 1 every 5 years)
D5810
Interim complete denture – Upper
$405.00
D5811
Interim complete denture – Lower
$405.00
D5820
Interim partial denture (including retentive/clasping
$305.00
materials, rests and teeth), upper
D5821
Interim partial denture (including retentive/clasping
$305.00
materials, rests and teeth), lower
D5875
Modification of removable prosthesis following implant
$195.00
surgery
D5876
Add metal substructure to acrylic full denture (per arch)
$185.00
Implant/abutment supported prosthetics – All charges for crowns and bridges (fixed partial dentures) are per
unit (each replacement on a supporting implant(s) equals 1 unit). Coverage for replacement of crowns and
bridges and implant supported dentures is limited to 1 every 5 years.
For single crowns, retainer (“abutment”) crowns, and pontics: The charges below include the cost of
predominantly base metal alloy. Patient may be charged an additional amount, based on the type of material
the dentist uses for patient’s restoration. Patient may be charged:
• No more than $80.00 per tooth for any noble metal alloys
• No more than $130.00 per tooth for any high noble metal alloys, titanium or titanium alloys
• No more than $100.00 per tooth for any porcelain fused to metal (only on molar teeth)
• No more than $100.00 per tooth if an indirectly fabricated (“cast”) post and core is made of high noble
metal alloy
• Porcelain/ceramic substrate crowns on molar teeth are not covered.
If patient’s dentist offers same day in-office CAD/CAM (ceramic) services, the dentist may charge an
additional fee of no more than $150.00 per tooth/unit for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, post and cores, and
veneers. Same day in-office CAD/ CAM (ceramic) services refer to dental restorations that are created and
delivered in the dental office the same day using a digital impression and an in-office CAD/CAM milling
machine.
D6058
Abutment supported porcelain/ceramic crown
$820.00
D6059
Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown
$650.00
(high noble metal)
D6060
Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown
$725.00
(predominantly base metal)
D6061
Abutment supported porcelain fused to metal crown
$670.00
(noble metal)
D6062
Abutment supported cast metal crown (high noble
$650.00
metal)
D6063
Abutment supported cast metal crown (predominantly
$725.00
base metal)
D6064
Abutment supported cast metal crown (noble metal)
$670.00
D6065
Implant supported porcelain/ceramic crown
$820.00
D6066
Implant supported crown - Porcelain fused to high noble
$650.00
SERIAL 250052-RFP
alloys
D6067
Implant supported crown - High noble alloys
$650.00
D6068
Abutment supported retainer for porcelain/ceramic fixed
$820.00
partial denture
D6069
Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to
$650.00
metal fixed partial denture (high noble metal)
D6070
Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to
$725.00
metal fixed partial denture (predominantly base metal)
D6071
Abutment supported retainer for porcelain fused to
$670.00
metal fixed partial denture (noble metal)
D6072
Abutment supported retainer for cast metal fixed partial
$650.00
denture (high noble metal)
D6073
Abutment supported retainer for cast metal fixed partial
$725.00
denture (predominantly base metal)
D6074
Abutment supported retainer for cast metal fixed partial
$670.00
denture (noble metal)
D6075
Implant supported retainer for ceramic fixed partial
$820.00
denture
D6076
Implant supported retainer for fixed partial denture -
$650.00
Porcelain fused to high noble alloys
D6077
Implant supported retainer for metal fixed partial denture
$650.00
- High noble alloys
D6082
Implant supported crown – Porcelain fused to
$725.00
predominantly base alloys
D6083
Implant supported crown – Porcelain fused to noble alloys
$670.00
D6084
Implant supported crown – Porcelain fused to titanium
$650.00
and titanium alloys
D6085
Interim implant crown
$140.00
D6086
Implant supported crown – Predominantly base alloys
$725.00
D6087
Implant supported crown – Noble alloys
$670.00
D6088
Implant supported crown – Titanium and titanium alloys
$650.00
D6089
Accessing and retorquing loose implant screw – Per
$82.00
screw
D6092
Re-cement implant/abutment supported crown
$82.00
D6093
Re-cement implant/abutment supported fixed partial
$103.00
denture
D6094
Abutment supported crown - Titanium and titanium alloys
$650.00
D6096
Remove broken implant retaining screw
$82.00
D6097
Abutment supported crown – Porcelain fused to
$650.00
titanium and titanium alloys
D6098
Implant supported retainer – Porcelain fused to
$725.00
predominantly base alloys
D6099
Implant supported retainer for fixed partial denture –
$670.00
Porcelain fused to noble alloys
D6106
Guided tissue regeneration – Resorbable barrier, per
$380.00
implant
D6107
Guided tissue regeneration – Non-resorbable barrier,
$430.00
per implant
D6110
Implant /abutment supported removable denture for
$975.00
edentulous arch – Upper
D6111
Implant /abutment supported removable denture for
$975.00
edentulous arch – Lower
D6112
Implant /abutment supported removable denture for
$1,080.00
partially edentulous arch – Upper
D6113
Implant /abutment supported removable denture for
$1,080.00
partially edentulous arch – Lower
SERIAL 250052-RFP
D6114
Implant /abutment supported fixed denture for
$975.00
edentulous arch – Upper
D6115
Implant /abutment supported fixed denture for
$975.00
edentulous arch – Lower
D6116
Implant /abutment supported fixed denture for partially
$1,080.00
edentulous arch – Upper
D6117
Implant /abutment supported fixed denture for partially
$1,080.00
edentulous arch – Lower
D6118
Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for
$585.00
edentulous arch – Lower
D6119
Implant/abutment supported interim fixed denture for
$585.00
edentulous arch – Upper
D6120
Implant supported retainer – Porcelain fused to titanium
$650.00
and titanium alloys
D6121
Implant supported retainer for metal fixed partial denture
$725.00
– Predominantly base alloys
D6122
Implant supported retainer for metal fixed partial denture
$670.00
– Noble alloys
D6123
Implant supported retainer for metal fixed partial denture
$650.00
– Titanium and titanium alloys
D6194
Abutment supported retainer crown for fixed partial
$650.00
denture - Titanium and titanium alloys
D6195
Abutment supported retainer – Porcelain fused to
$650.00
titanium and titanium alloys
D6197
Replacement of restorative material used to close an
$47.00
access opening of a screw-retained implant supported
prosthesis, per implant
D6198
Remove interim implant component
$0.00
Complex rehabilitation on implant/abutment supported
$135.00
prosthetic procedures – An additional charge per crown/
bridge unit when there are 6 or more units of crown and/
or bridge in the same treatment – ask patient’s dentist for the
guidelines
Oral surgery (includes routine postoperative treatment)
Surgical removal of impacted teeth are covered for ages below 15 when medically necessary.
D7111
Extraction of coronal remnants – Primary tooth
$60.00
D7140
Extraction, erupted tooth or exposed root – Elevation
$64.00
and/or forceps removal
D7210
Extraction, erupted tooth – Removal of bone and/or
$155.00
section of tooth
D7220
Removal of impacted tooth – Soft tissue
$165.00
D7230
Removal of impacted tooth – Partially bony
$225.00
D7240
Removal of impacted tooth – Completely bony
$300.00
D7241
Removal of impacted tooth – Completely bony, unusual
$315.00
complications (narrative required)
D7250
Removal of residual tooth roots – Cutting procedure
$155.00
D7251
Coronectomy – Intentional partial tooth removal,
$225.00
impacted teeth only
D7260
Oroantral fistula closure
$470.00
D7261
Primary closure of a sinus perforation
$415.00
D7270
Tooth stabilization of accidentally evulsed or displaced tooth
$210.00
D7280
Exposure of an unerupted tooth (excluding wisdom teeth)
$270.00
D7283
Placement of device to facilitate eruption of impacted tooth
$68.00
D7285
Incisional biopsy of oral tissue – Hard (bone, tooth) (tooth
$225.00
related – not allowed when in conjunction with another
SERIAL 250052-RFP
surgical procedure)
D7286
Incisional biopsy of oral tissue – Soft (all others) (tooth
$190.00
related – not allowed when in conjunction with another
surgical procedure)
D7287
Exfoliative cytological sample collection
$78.00
D7288
Brush biopsy – Transepithelial sample collection
$78.00
D7310
Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions – 4 or more
$130.00
teeth or tooth spaces per quadrant
D7311
Alveoloplasty in conjunction with extractions – 1 to 3
$68.00
teeth or tooth spaces per quadrant
D7320
Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions – 4 or
$165.00
more teeth or tooth spaces per quadrant
D7321
Alveoloplasty not in conjunction with extractions – 1 to
$81.00
3 teeth or tooth spaces per quadrant
D7450
Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor – Up to
$260.00
1.25 cm
D7451
Removal of benign odontogenic cyst or tumor – Greater
$260.00
than 1.25 cm
D7471
Removal of lateral exostosis – Maxilla or mandible
$275.00
D7472
Removal of torus palatinus
$275.00
D7473
Removal of torus mandibularis
$275.00
D7485
Reduction of osseous tuberosity
$165.00
D7510
Incision and drainage of abscess – Intraoral soft tissue
$110.00
D7511
Incision and drainage of abscess – Intraoral soft tissue
$165.00
complicated
D7880
Occlusal orthotic device, by report - (limit 1 per 24 months;
$575.00
only covered in conjunction with Temporomandibular Joint
(TMJ) treatment)
D7881
Occlusal orthotic device adjustment
$43.00
D7922
Placement of intra-socket biological dressing to aid in
$0.00
hemostasis or clot stabilization, per site
D7961
Buccal/labial frenectomy (frenulectomy)
$180.00
D7963
Frenuloplasty
$220.00
Orthodontics (tooth movement) - The Patient Charge for patient’s entire orthodontic case, including
retention, will be based upon the applicable charge in effect on the date patient’s orthodontic treatment
begins (banding/ appliance insertion). Coverage is provided for twenty-four (24) months of active treatment.
Cases beyond 24 months require an additional payment by the patient.
D8010
Limited orthodontic treatment of the primary dentition
$480.00
- Banding
D8020
Limited orthodontic treatment of the transitional
$480.00
dentition – Banding
D8030
Limited orthodontic treatment of the adolescent
$230.00
dentition – Banding
D8040
Limited orthodontic treatment of the adult dentition –
$260.00
Banding
D8070
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the transitional
$500.00
dentition – Banding
D8080
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adolescent
$515.00
dentition – Banding
D8090
Comprehensive orthodontic treatment of the adult
$515.00
dentition – Banding
D8660
Pre-orthodontic treatment examination to monitor
$66.00
growth and development
D8670
Periodic orthodontic treatment visit
Children – Up to 19th birthday:
24-month treatment fee
$2,472.00
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Charge per month for 24 months
$103.00
Adults:
24-month treatment fee
$3,384.00
Charge per month for 24 months
$141.00
D8680
Orthodontic retention – Removal of appliances,
$345.00
construction and placement of retainer(s)
D8681
Removable orthodontic retainer adjustment
$0.00
D8695
Removal of fixed orthodontic appliances for reasons
$175.00
other than completion of treatment
D8999
Unspecified orthodontic procedure – By report (orthodontic
treatment plan and records including all necessary images)
$195.00
General anesthesia/IV sedation: coverage is provided when medically necessary for covered surgical
procedures listed on the Patient Charge Schedule. Clinical guidelines related to the use of general
anesthesia/IV sedation should be discussed with patient’s treating network specialist.
D9215
Local anesthesia
$0.00
D9222
Deep sedation/general anesthesia – First 15 minutes
$95.00
D9223
Deep sedation/general anesthesia – Each subsequent
$95.00
15 minute increment
D9230
Inhalation of nitrous oxide / analgesia, anxiolysis
$60.00
D9239
Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/anesthesia
$95.00
– First 15 minutes
D9243
Intravenous moderate (conscious) sedation/analgesia -
$95.00
Each subsequent 15 minute increment
D9613
Infiltration of sustained release therapeutic drug, per
$50.00
quadrant (patient charge is per quadrant)
D9910
Application of desensitizing medicament
$15.00
D9911
Application of desensitizing resin for cervical and/or root
$0.00
surface, per tooth
Emergency services
D9110
Palliative treatment of dental pain – Per visit
$65.00
D9440
Office visit – After regularly scheduled hours
$77.00
Miscellaneous services
D9912
Pre-visit patient screening
$0.00
D9938
Fabrication of a custom removable clear plastic
$101.00
temporary aesthetic appliance
D9939
Placement of a custom removable clear plastic
$31.00
temporary aesthetic appliance
D9941
Fabrication of athletic mouthguard (limit 1 per 12 months)
$110.00
D9943
Occlusal guard adjustment
$0.00
D9944
Occlusal guard – Hard appliance, full arch (limited to 1
$360.00
D9944, D9945 or D9946 per 24 months)
D9945
Occlusal guard – Soft appliance, full arch (limited to 1
$180.00
D9944, D9945 or D9946 per 24 months)
D9946
Occlusal guard – Hard appliance, partial arch (limited to
$215.00
1 D9944, D9945 or D9946 per 24 months)
D9951
Occlusal adjustment – Limited
$71.00
D9952
Occlusal adjustment – Complete
$330.00
D9961
Duplicate/copy patient's records
$0.00
D9975
External bleaching for home application, per arch;
$165.00
includes materials and fabrication of custom trays (all
other methods of bleaching are not covered)
D9990
Certified translation or sign language services, per visit
$0.00
D9995
Teledentistry – Synchronous; real-time encounter
$0.00
D9996
Teledentistry – Asynchronous; information stored and
$0.00
forwarded to dentist for subsequent review
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This may contain CDT Dental Procedure Codes and/or portions of, or excerpts from the Code on Dental
Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT Code) contained within the current version of the “Dental Procedure
Codes”, a copyrighted publication provided by the American Dental Association. The American Dental
Association does not endorse any codes which are not included in its current publication.
After member enrollment is effective:
Call the dental office identified in the member Welcome Kit. If member wishes to change dental offices, a transfer
can be arranged at no charge by calling the toll free number listed on the member ID card or plan materials.
Multiple ways to locate a Network General Dentist:
- On-line provider directory at Cigna.com®
- On-line provider directory on myCigna.com®
- Call the number located on the member ID card to:
- Use the Dental Office Locator via Speech Recognition Speak to a Customer Service Representative
EMERGENCY: If member has a dental emergency as defined in the member’s group’s plan documents, contact the
member Network General Dentist as soon as possible. If the member is out of member’s service area or unable to
contact the member’s Network Office, emergency care can be rendered by any dental office, dental clinic, or other
comparable facility. Emergency dental care is limited to services to evaluate, diagnose, and relieve pain or stabilize
the member’s emergent oral condition. The memer should then return to the member’s Network General Dentist for
evaluation and determination of any follow up care that the member may require. Consult the member’s group’s plan
documents for a complete definition of dental emergency, member’s emergency benefit and a listing of Exclusions
and Limitations.
Product availability may vary by location and plan type and is subject to change. All group health insurance policies
and health benefit plans contain exclusions and limitations. For costs and details of coverage, review the member’s
plan documents or contact a Cigna Healthcare representative. Cigna Healthcare products and services are provided
exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance
Company (Bloomfield, CT.) (CHLIC), Cigna HealthCare of Connecticut, Inc., and Cigna Dental Health, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, including Cigna Dental Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of California, Inc., Cigna Dental
Health of Colorado, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of Delaware, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of Florida, Inc., a Prepaid
Limited Health Services Organization licensed under Chapter 636, Florida Statutes, Cigna Dental Health of
Kansas, Inc. (KS & NE), Cigna Dental Health of Kentucky, Inc. (KY & IL), Cigna Dental Health of Maryland, Inc., Cigna
Dental Health of Missouri, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of New Jersey, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of North Carolina, Inc.,
Cigna Dental Health of Ohio, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of Pennsylvania, Inc., Cigna Dental Health of Texas, Inc., and
Cigna Dental Health of Virginia, Inc. In Utah, all products and services are provided by Cigna Health and Life Insurance
Company
(Bloomfield,
CT).
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EXHIBIT D – IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
The dates included in this Implementation Project Plan are subject to change. If a change is necessary, Cigna will work with the County to reach a new
agreement
that reflects the changes in circumstances. (Note: This document is a sample of the working document.)
Responsibility
Task
Cigna Maricopa
County
Target
Completio
n Date
Actual
Completion
Date
Comments
Overall Implementation
Notification of Sale
X
5/30/25
Hold Customer Interface Session (CIS)/Implementation
Meeting
(Discuss benefits, HIPAA elections, reporting, structure, billing,
eligibility, pre- and post-enrollment materials, ID cards,
schedule ongoing weekly implementation status calls )
X
X
6/16/2025
Provide updated documents with changes from the
Implementation Meeting
X
6/18/2025
First Weekly Implementation Call
X
X
6/27/2025
Client Approval: Administrative Summary
X
6/27/2025
Go Live Date
X
X
1/1/2026
Celebrate Implementation Success & discuss ongoing
reporting/administrative procedures
X
X
1/30/2026
Complete Post Implementation Survey received from Cigna
X
3/13/2026
Dental Benefits
Cigna provides Benefit Summaries to Client for Approval
X
6/18/2025
Client Approval: Benefit Summaries
X
6/25/2025
Dental Claim Readiness Complete
X
1/1/2026
Communications/One Guide/Phone Numbers/IVR updates/OE
Plan enrollment meetings - Discuss Communication Needs,
Enrollment Support
X
X
7/1/2025
Client to share copy of annual enrollment materials & timeline
of distribution to review Order/Deliver Enrollment Kits Finalize
open enrollment communication materials
X
X
See
comment
The County will share a copy of its enrollment
guide upon request no earlier than 9/30/2025.
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Set up the Pre-Enrollment Line. Cigna will test line to ensure
appropriate handling of questions.
(cannot initiate set up request until employer benefits are
approved.)
X
8/15/2025
Pre-Enrollment Line Set Up Complete
X
8/29/2025
Support/Attend Open Enrollment Meetings
X
X
10/14/25
10/16/25
10/22/25
Conduct Enrollment meetings
Open Enrollment Period*
X
X
TBD
Structure
Provide Structure document to client for approval
X
6/16/2025
Client Approval: Structure
X
6/27/2025
Account structure in production, Cigna can now accept live
eligibility
X
9/26/2025
Eligibility
Conduct Call with Eligibility Vendor to discuss file layout, testing
& production file timing
X
X
8/15/2025
First eligibility test file sent
X
9/26/2025
Eligibility test file results returned (#1)
X
10/3/2025
Second eligibility test file sent
X
10/8/2025
Eligibility test file results returned (#2)
X
10/15/2025
Submit open enrollment production file to Cigna
X
12/4/2025
Load open enrollment eligibility into Cigna's eligibility system
X
12/11/2025
Track weekly eligibility files from OE file date to the end of
Month
X
TBD
For accounts that continue to send automated
eligibility files after we received OE File.
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Dental ID Cards
DHMO ID Cards placed into US Mail IF no dental office passed
for residents in the following states - AZ, MD, CA, IL, TX - there
cards will not go into the mail until after the next upcoming
Thursday's global assignment process runs)
X
12/26/2025
Dental PPO/Vision ID Card (Proof of Converge) viewable
X
1/1/2026
> Will be viewed on mycigna by 1/1/26 (Go Live
Date)
Call & Claim Readiness
Benefits Loaded & Tested in Cigna's Customer Service/Call
System
X
11/14/2025
Call ready
X
1/1/2026
Benefits Loaded & Tested in Cigna's Claim System
X
11/14/2025
Claim system released (dependent upon funding of bank
account & history load, if applicable)
X
1/1/2026
Summary Plan Descriptions
Review & approve benefit description certificate draft(s)
X
X
11/21/2025
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EXHIBIT E - SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT WITH PERFORMANCE
GUARANTEES INCLUDING FEES AT RISK
Cigna Performance Guarantees
Effective Start Date: January 1, 2026
CIGNA DENTAL CARE
Average Speed of Answer
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care ASA. Measured for the Term of the Agreement, results will
not exceed: 30 seconds to answer a Call. Results measured at Special Account
Queue Level.
$500.00
Call Abandonment Rate
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care Call Abandonment Rate. Measured for the Term of the
Agreement, results will not exceed: 2% of Calls received terminated. Results
measured at Special Account Queue Level.
$500.00
Member Satisfaction
At Risk $
Cigna Dental Care Member Satisfaction. Measured for the Term of the
Agreement, results will meet or exceed: A member satisfaction level of 75% or
greater with Cigna Dental overall. Results measured at Book of Business Level.
$500.00
Account Management Scorecard
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care - Account Management. Composite Score (all categories) of
3.0 or better on the Account Management Report Card based on four (4) quarterly
scorecards. Results measured at Account Level.
$500.00
Auto Eligibility
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care - Auto Eligibility 100% in 2 business days
$500.00
Time to Process - Specialty Referral Claims Rate
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care Time to Process. Measured for the Term of the Agreement,
result will meet or exceed: 95% within 10 Business Days. Results measured at
Book of Business Level.
$500.00
Time to Process - Specialty Referral Claims Rate
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care Time to Process. Measured for the Term of the Agreement,
result will meet or exceed: 98% within 15 Business Days. Results measured at
Book of Business Level.
$500.00
Financial Accuracy
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care Financial Accuracy. Measured for the Term of the Agreement,
results will meet or exceed: 99% of total audited claim dollars are correctly paid.
Results measured at Platform Level.
$500.00
Processing Accuracy
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care - 95% Processing Accuracy/PL.
$500.00
Eligibility Reporting
PSPY
Cigna Dental Care- Eligibility Discrepancy Reporting - Reports will be available to
view online 48 hours after we have updated a clean and accurate eligibility file
$500.00
Total Amount at Risk Per Enrolled Subscriber
$5,000.00
Total $ Maximum Amount at Risk
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EXHIBIT F - MARICOPA COUNTY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT
MARICOPA COUNTY
BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT
This BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is effective April 9, 2025 (“Effective Date”) and
is entered into by MARICOPA COUNTY, by and through its HIPAA-covered component, COUNTY, and
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company dba Cigna Healthcare (“Business Associate” or “Associate”).
This Agreement sets out the responsibilities and obligations of Business Associate, as a Business
Associate of Maricopa County, a hybrid entity with covered components governed by the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and
Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act.
RECITALS
This Agreement is made a part of the parties’ contract or engagement letter for services (the “Contract”),
pursuant to which Business Associate provides services to Maricopa County that involve the use or
disclosure of Protected Health Information (“PHI”) that Maricopa County may transfer to Business
Associate.
AGREEMENT
Business Associate and Maricopa County agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement in order to
comply with the rules on handling of PHI under the HIPAA Regulations for Privacy of Individually Identifiable
Health Information, 45 C.F.R. Part 160 and Part 164, Subpart E (“Privacy Rule”), the HIPAA Security Rule,
45 C.F.R. Part 160 and Part 164, Subpart C (“Security Rule”), and the HIPAA Breach Notification
Regulations, 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Subpart D (“Breach Notification Rule”), all as amended from time to time.
Business Associate and Maricopa County will comply with the terms of this Agreement for the duration of
the Contract and for such other continuing periods as provided in this Agreement.
1.
Definitions
a.
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, all capitalized terms in this Agreement will have the
same meaning as provided under the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule.
b.
“Protected Health Information” or “PHI” means PHI as defined in 45 C.F.R. Part 160 and 164, that
is received from Maricopa County, or created, maintained, or transmitted on behalf of Maricopa
County, by Business Associate.
2.
Uses and Disclosure of PHI
a.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or by law, Business Associate may use or disclose
PHI only for those purposes necessary to perform the services described in the Contract.
b.
Business Associate may use PHI for the proper management and administration of Business
Associate’s business, or to carry out its legal responsibilities. Business Associate may disclose PHI
to a third party for such purposes only if:
i.
the disclosure is required by law; or
ii.
Business Associate obtains written assurances, prior to making any disclosure to a third party
that the third party will (a) hold the PHI confidentially; (b) used or disclose the PHI only as
required by law or for the purpose for which it was disclosed to the third party; and (c) notify
Business Associate of any other use or disclosure of PHI.
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c. In accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(e)(1), if Business Associate’s subcontractor creates,
receives, maintains, or transmits PHI on behalf of Business Associate, Business Associate will
enter into a written agreement with such subcontractor that contains the same restrictions and
conditions on the use and disclosure of PHI as contained in this Agreement.
d. Business Associate may use and disclose de-identified health information, if (i) the use is disclosed
to Maricopa County and permitted by Maricopa County in its sole discretion, (ii) that the de-
identification is in compliance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(d), and (iii) the de-identified health
information meets the standard and implementation specifications for de-identification under 45
C.F.R. § 164.514(a) and (b). Business Associate may perform data aggregation services as
permitted by 45 C.F.R. § 164.504(e)(2)(i)(B).
e. To the extent Business Associate is to carry out Maricopa County’s obligations under the Privacy
Rule, Business Associate will comply with the requirements of the Privacy Rule that apply to
Maricopa County’s compliance with such obligations.
3. Safeguards
a. Business Associate will implement and maintain appropriate safeguards to prevent the use or
disclosure of PHI other than as provided by this Agreement including administrative, physical, and
technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the electronic PHI
that Business Associate creates, receives, maintains, and transmits on behalf of Maricopa County.
b. Business Associate agrees to take reasonable steps, including providing adequate training to its
employees to ensure compliance with this Agreement and to ensure that the actions or omissions
of its employees or agents do not cause Business Associate to breach the terms of this Agreement.
c. Upon request of Maricopa County, Business Associate will provide evidence to Maricopa County
that these safeguards are in place and are properly managed.
d. Business Associate will comply with the HIPAA Security Rule.
4. Reporting Improper Use or Disclosure of PHI, Security Incidents, and Breaches
a. Business Associate will report to Maricopa County in writing any use or disclosure of PHI not
provided for by this Agreement within 48 hours of when it becomes aware of such.
b. Business Associate will report to Maricopa County in writing any Security Incident involving
unsecured PHI of which Business Associate becomes aware. Specifically, Business Associate will
report to Maricopa County any successful unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or
destruction of electronic PHI, or interference with system operations in an information system
containing electronic PHI, of which Business Associate becomes aware within 48 hours of Business
Associate learning of such Security Incident. Business Associate will also report the aggregate
number of unsuccessful, unauthorized attempts to access, use, disclose, modify, or destroy
electronic PHI or interfere with system operations in an information system containing electronic
PHI, of which Business Associate becomes aware, provided that:
i. such reports will be provided only as frequently as the parties mutually agree, but no more than
once per month; and
ii. if the definition of “Security Incident” under the Security Standards is amended to remove the
requirement for reporting “unsuccessful” attempts to use, disclose, modify, or destroy e-PHI,
the portion of this Section 4 addressing the reporting of unsuccessful, unauthorized attempts
will no longer apply as of the effective date of such amendment.
c. Business Associate will report in writing to Maricopa County any Breach of unsecured PHI, as
defined in the Breach Notification Rule, within 48 hours of Business Associate’s learning of such
Breach. Business Associate will provide such information to Maricopa County as required in the
Breach Notification Rule. Business Associate will reimburse Maricopa County for all reasonable
expenses incurred in notifying individuals of a Breach caused by Business Associate or Business
Associate’s subcontractors or agents, and for reasonable expenses incurred in mitigating harm to
those individuals. Business Associate will also defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Maricopa
County and its employees, agents, officers, directors, and affiliated entities, from and against any
claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses, penalties, or obligations (including attorneys’
fees), which Maricopa County may incur due to a Breach caused by Business Associate or
Business Associate’s subcontractors or agents.
d. Business Associate will report in writing to Maricopa County within 48 hours of learning of any
potential unauthorized use or disclosure, Security Incident, or Breach that may contain PHI and
that would take more than 48 hours to determine whether PHI was actually involved.
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5.
Mitigation of Disclosures of PHI
Business Associate will take reasonable measures to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful
effect that is known to Business Associate of any use or disclosure of PHI by Business Associate or its
agents or subcontractors in violation of the requirements of this Agreement.
6.
Obligations Regarding Business Associate Personnel
Business Associate will inform all of its employees, agents, and subcontractors (“Business Associate
Personnel”) who will be involved in providing services related to the Contract, of the Business
Associate’s obligations under this Agreement. Business Associate represents and warrants that the
Business Associate Personnel are under legal obligation to Business Associate, by contract or
otherwise, sufficient to enable Business Associate to fully comply with the provisions of this Agreement.
Business Associate will maintain a system of sanctions for any Business Associate Personnel who
violates this Agreement.
7.
Audit Report
a.
Upon request, Business Associate will provide Maricopa County, with a copy of its most recent
independent HIPAA compliance report (AT-C 315), HITRUST certification, or other mutually agreed
upon independent standards based third party audit report.
b.
Maricopa County agrees not to re-disclose Business Associate’s audit report.
8.
Access to PHI
a.
Within five business days of a request by Maricopa County for access to PHI, Business Associate
will make the requested PHI available to Maricopa County and will provide copies upon request.
b.
If an individual requests access to an individual’s PHI directly to Business Associate, Business
Associate will within five business days forward that request in writing to Maricopa County.
Maricopa County will be responsible for making all determinations regarding the grant or denial of
an individual’s request for PHI and Business Associate will make no such determinations. Maricopa
County will release PHI to an individual pursuant to such a request, or direct Business Associate
in writing to make the disclosure.
9.
Amendment of PHI
a.
Within five business days of a request and instruction from Maricopa County, Business Associate
will amend PHI or a record about an individual that is maintained by, or otherwise within the
possession of, Business Associate in accordance with procedures established by 45 C.F.R. §
164.526.
b.
If an individual requests that Business Associate amend an individual’s PHI, Business Associate
within five business days will forward this request to Maricopa County. Any decision to amend PHI
will be the sole responsibility of Maricopa County.
10. Accounting of Disclosures of PHI
a.
Business Associate will document any disclosures of PHI made by it to account for such disclosures
as required by 45 C.F.R. § 164.528. Business Associate also will make available information related
to such disclosures as would be required for Maricopa County to respond to a request for an
accounting of disclosures in accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.528. Business Associate will maintain
its record of disclosures for six years from the termination of this Agreement.
b.
At a minimum, Business Associate will record the following information:
i.
the date of disclosure of PHI;
ii.
the name of the entity or person who received PHI, and, if known, the address of such entity or
person;
iii.
a description of the PHI disclosed; and
iv.
a brief statement of the purpose of the disclosure that includes the basis for such disclosure.
c.
Within five business days of receiving a written request from Maricopa County, Business Associate
will provide Maricopa County its records of disclosures.
d.
If an individual requests an accounting of disclosures directly from Business Associate, Business
Associate will within five business days forward the request and its records of disclosures to
Maricopa County. Maricopa County will be responsible for preparing and delivering the accounting
to the individual, and Business Associate will not provide an accounting of its disclosures directly
to any individual.
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11. Availability of Books and Records
a.
Business Associate will within five business days of Maricopa County’s written request, make
available during normal business hours at Business Associate’s offices, or otherwise mutually
agreed upon location, all its internal practices, books, agreements, records, and policies and
procedures relating to the use and disclosure of PHI for purposes of allowing Maricopa County or
its agents or auditors to determine Business Associate’s compliance with HIPAA and this
Agreement.
b.
Business Associate will make its internal practices, books, and records relating to the use and
disclosure of PHI available to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to
the extent required for determining compliance with the Privacy Rule, or the Breach Notification
Rule.
c.
No attorney-client, accountant-client, or other legal privilege will be deemed waived by Business
Associate or Maricopa County because of this Section.
12. Restrictions on Use of Disclosure of PHI
If Maricopa County advises Business Associate of any changes in, or restrictions to, the permitted use
or disclosure of PHI, Business Associate will restrict the use or disclosure of PHI consistent with
Maricopa County’s instructions.
13. Data Return or Destruction of PHI
a.
Business Associate’s data stewardship does not confer data ownership rights on Business
Associate with respect to any data shared with it under this Agreement, including all forms thereof.
b.
Within 30 days of termination of the Contract or this Agreement, Business Associate will return to
Maricopa County all PHI that Business Associate and its subcontractors and agents maintain in
any form or format. Alternatively, Business Associate may, upon Maricopa County’s consent,
destroy all such PHI and provide Maricopa County with written documentation of such destruction.
Business Associate will be responsible for recovering any PHI from its subcontractors and agents,
or documenting their destruction of such PHI, consistent with this section.
c.
If Business Associate believes that returning or destroying PHI at the termination of this Agreement
is infeasible, it will provide written notice to Maricopa County within 30 days from the termination of
this Agreement explaining its circumstances. Maricopa County will promptly respond wither it
agrees. If Maricopa County agrees, then Business Associate may keep the PHI and will extend all
protections, limitations, and restrictions of this Agreement to the PHI, and will limit the use and
disclosure of the PHI to only those circumstances that make return or destruction infeasible.
Business Associate will ensure the same protections and limitations are followed by its agents and
subcontractors. If Maricopa County does not agree that that return or destruction of PHI is
infeasible, Maricopa County will notify Business Associate, and Business Associate and its agents
and subcontractors will return or destroy the PHI within 30 days.
d.
The obligations of Business Associate and contractors or agents of Business Associate under this
Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
14. Term and Termination
a.
This Agreement will become effective on the date first written above and will continue in effect until
all obligations of the Parties have been met under the Contract and under this Agreement.
b.
Maricopa County may terminate immediately this Agreement, the Contract, and any other related
agreements if Maricopa County makes a determination that Business Associate has breached this
Agreement and Business Associate has failed to cure that breach to Maricopa County’s reasonable
satisfaction within 30 days after written notice from Maricopa County. Maricopa County may report
the problem to the Secretary of HHS if termination is not feasible.
15. General Provisions
a.
Amendments. The parties agree to take such action as is necessary to amend this Agreement
from time to time as is necessary for Maricopa County and Business Associate to comply with the
requirements of applicable federal and state law. All amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing and signed by both parties.
b.
Construction of Terms. The terms of this Agreement will be construed considering any applicable
interpretation or guidance on the Privacy Standards and Security Standards issued by the
Department of Health and Human Services and other applicable state or federal laws, rules, and
regulations as amended from time to time.
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c.
No Third-Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement will confer upon any person other than
the parties and their respective successors or assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations, or
liabilities, whatsoever.
d.
Assignment of Rights and Delegation of Duties. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to
the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. However, neither
party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without
prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonable withheld or
delayed.
e.
No Waiver. Failure or delay on the part of either party to exercise any right, power, privilege, or
remedy shall not constitute a waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be waived by either party
except by a writing signed by an authorized representative of the party making the waiver.
f.
Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable, and if any provision of this
Agreement shall be held or declared to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
g.
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
regard to the Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and the Breach Notification Rule. There are no
understandings or agreements relating to this Agreement that are not fully expressed in this
Agreement and no change, waiver, or discharge of obligations arising under this Agreement will be
valid unless in writing and executed by the party against whom such change, waiver, or discharge
is sought to be enforced.
h.
Written Agreement. This Agreement is considered as an integral part of the underlying Contract
and is incorporated as though fully set forth within the Contract. This Agreement will govern in the
event of conflict or inconsistency with any provision of Contract.
i.
Venue and Choice of Law. Any suit, action, or other legal proceeding arising out of, or relating to,
this Agreement shall be brought in the venue designated in the Contract or, if no designation is
made, either in Maricopa County Superior Court or in the United States District Court for the District
of Arizona, sitting in Phoenix, Arizona. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to applicable conflict of law
principles.
j.
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and when taken together shall constitute one agreement.
k.
Facsimile and Electronic Signatures. Facsimile and electronic signatures shall be deemed to be
original signatures for all purposes of this Agreement.
l.
Notices. For purposes of this Agreement and complying with all of its provisions, including all
reporting, notification, and disclosures required in this Agreement or in accordance with applicable
law, all notices shall be sent in accordance with the notice provisions under the Contract.
m. Relationship of the Parties. In the performance of the Contract and the duties and obligations
described in this Agreement, each party is at all times an independent contractor and at no time
shall the relationship between the parties be construed as a partnership, joint venture, employment,
or agency relationship.
Agreed to by Business Associate and Maricopa County:
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company dba Cigna Healthcare (Business Associate)
Signature
Date
Print Name
Title
Maricopa County
Signature
Date
Print Name
Title
Pete Chuchro
6/3/2025
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