In general, the LUSA as a matter of convenience to provide regular services within a program where a proper amendment to the contract, or update to SSF is appropriate. MASTER AGREEMENT CONTRACT The Department has posted a RFR on COMMBUYS, ANSS-15 to identify providers that can provide as needed services on a short term basis. Only providers that have submitted a response this RFR which has been evaluated as qualified will be issued a contract. Awarded providers sign a Master Agreement Signed Standard Contract Form with the Department and are placed on a qualified list of providers. The DDS Central Office prepares and issues the Standard Contract Form to awarded providers for signature. AUTHORIZATION OF LUSA’s Services that are properly deliverable by means of a LUSA must be authorized by DDS prior to the service being delivered (or no later than three calendar days following the start of services). Payment will be made to the provider at the time of the completion of the service. The Area Director must submit to the Regional Director a reason why the service is necessary and why the LUSA is appropriate for reimbursement. The Area Director must send an authorization for services under the LUSA to the provider prior to the delivery of services. Payment for services must be made as soon as funds are available, but in no case may payment come after the close of accounts payable for the fiscal year in question.
In general, the LUSA as a matter of convenience to provide regular services within a program where a proper amendment to the contract, or update to SSF is appropriate. MASTER AGREEMENT CONTRACT The Department has posted a RFR on COMMBUYS, ANSS-15 to identify providers that can provide as needed services on a short term basis. Only providers that have submitted a response this RFR which has been evaluated as qualified will be issued a contract. Awarded providers sign a Master Agreement Signed Standard Contract Form with the Department and are placed on a qualified list of providers. The DDS Central Office prepares and issues the Standard Contract Form to awarded providers for signature. AUTHORIZATION OF LUSA’s Services that are properly deliverable by means of a LUSA must be authorized by DDS prior to the service being delivered (or no later than three calendar days following the start of services). Payment will be made to the provider at the time of the completion of the service. The Area Director must submit to the Regional Director a reason why the service is necessary and why the LUSA is appropriate for reimbursement. The Area Director must send an authorization for services under the LUSA to the provider prior to the delivery of services. Payment for services must be made as soon as funds are available, but in no case may payment come after the close of accounts payable for the fiscal year in question.