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COMMON COUNCil - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #209-2007
RESOLUTION TO RENEW SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
NATIONAL EMS BilLING, INC.
WHEREAS, The City entered into a service agreement with National EMS Billing, Inc.
(NEB) in November 2005 upon adoption of Resolution #213-2005; and
WHEREAS, Since 2005, National EMS Billing, Inc. has provided billing for all
ambulance and rescue services performed by the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire
Department to the City's satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, It is the desire of the City to renew the existing service agreement with
National EMS Billing, Inc. and the Finance Committee has recommended approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Common Council of the City, upon
the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby agree to renew the
existing service agreement.
DATED THIS 27TH DAY OF NOVEMBER ,2007.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Bob Melcher
Ald. Neil Borgman
Ald. Keith Werner
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #209-2007 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of ~uske~o.
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SERVICE AGREEMENT
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Whereas NEB is a company engaged in the service of handling billing and insurance
claim submittals; and
day of N ð iJ w rn Þ-t r , 2005. by and between
a Wisconsin corporation, (NEB), and
(Client);
Whereas, the Client requires that type of service and wishes to retain NEB;
Now, Therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
I. TERM AND RENEWAL: The parties agree that the term of this Agreement shall be for
A period of twelve (12) months unless terminated as herein provided. The parties agree that
this agreement shall be automatically renewed upon its expiration date for an additional twelve (12)
month period unless either party shall submit, within sixty (60) days of the expiration date, a written
notice to terminate. This Agreement may be canceled at any time during the term of this Agreement or
any renewal thereofby either party by giving sixty (60) days written notice.
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2. COMPENSATION: NEB shall charge a fee of seven (7%) percent ofthe net monthly receipts
(any money received based on the original billing by NEB). The amount shall be due upon receipt of
invoice from NEB. Any amount not paid within thirty (30) days after invoice shall incur a One (1 %)
Percent per month finance charge of the outstanding balance. NEB will have the exclusive right for
billing of all ambulance and rescue services performed by the Tess Comers Volunteer Fire Department
(TC Rescue), and assigned by said department to the City of Muskego for collection during the term of
this Agreement. Monies that the client receives for a period of sixty days (60) after the termination
that pertain to the covered period of the contract shall be charged at the normal service fee.
3. REPRESENTATION OF NEB: NEB will provide insurance claim submittals and monthly
patient statements. NEB will provide aging of accounts on a semi-annual basis. NEB will provide
answers to billing questions and will provide an 800 phone service where applicable.
4. REPRESENTATIONS OF CLIENT: Client agrees to direct all billing questions to NEB.
Client agrees to direct all mail, rejections, manuals and updates relating to insurance to NEB.
Client shall grant permission to NEB to negotiate payment arrangements with patients. Client
shall provide NEB on a timely basis all information necessary to bill and collect the related services.
5. OBLIGATIONS OF NEB AND CLIENT: All money and material directed to NEB will be in the
Client's name. Client shall have a choice as to whether the money is deposited in the bank of Client or
the Client can choose to receive the money and send copies ofthe deposits and EOMB's to NEB. Any
patients turned over to the Credit Bureau or a collection agency shall be cleared with the Client.
6. GENERAL: Upon termination of this Agreement, copies of all runlroute slip information shall be
returned to the Client on whatever media is currently used if the client desires.
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CITY OF MUSKEGO
Reports and Presentations to Standing Committees of the Common Council (Finance, Public
Works and Public Utilities) And to Common Council
To: Finance Committee/Common Council
From: Janice Moyer, Clerk-Treasurer
Strategic Goal #: (for future use)
Presenter(s): Janice Moyer
Department(s): Clerk-Treasurer
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Subject: Topic / Purpose for Presentation/Report to Committee or Council -
Renewal of Service Agreement with National EMS Billing, Inc.
Date: November 8, 2007
Background Information:
The City has contracted with National EMS Billing, Inc. for rescue billing service since 2005.
National EMS is located in Cedarburg. They provide rescue billing services to fifty
communities and rescue providers.
The billing process is as follows. Tess Corners Rescue sends their run reports to National
EMS. National EMS then bills insurance companies, individuals, Medicare/Medicaid. National
EMS collects the funds and deposits them directly into the City's bank account. National EMS
charges the City 7% of the net receipts as payment for their services. National EMS has also
provided training and consulting to the City and Tess Corners.
Key Issues for Consideration (Maximum of 5):
1. The attached agreement with National EMS is the current agreement and the terms will
remain the same for 2008.
2. National EMS has helped the City's rescue fund become a viable special fund.
Recommendation for Action by Committee and/or Council: Approve renewal of the
service agreement with National EMS Billing, Inc. for rescue billing services in 2008.
Date of Committee Action: November 13,2007
Planned Date of Council Action (if required): November 13, 2007
Total $ Needed: None
Fiscal Note(s): No change in current percentage charged for services, 7%
$ Budgeted:
$ Unbudgeted:
Expenditure Account(s) to Be Used:
(8/2/07)