REVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GUIDE TO FEES Clause Samples
The 'Revision and Maintenance of the Guide to Fees' clause establishes the procedures and authority for updating and managing the document that outlines applicable fees. Typically, this clause specifies who is responsible for reviewing the fee guide, how often revisions may occur, and the process for communicating changes to relevant parties, such as providing advance notice before new fees take effect. Its core practical function is to ensure that the fee structure remains current and transparent, thereby preventing disputes and maintaining clarity regarding financial obligations.
REVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GUIDE TO FEES. 12.1 Revisions to Guide to Fees by BCMA
(a) Funds made available in Appendix F for revisions to the Payment Schedule, will be allocated by the BCMA to fee items in the Guide to Fees in a manner consistent with this Agreement including Appendix F.
(b) Except where otherwise expressly agreed in writing, revisions to the Guide to Fees allocating funds made available under Appendix F for any Fiscal Year will be effective April 1 of that Fiscal Year.
(c) When the Tariff Committee has prepared recommendations for revisions to the Guide to Fees for consideration by the Board of Directors of the BCMA, prior to transmission of its recommendations to the Board of Directors of the BCMA the Tariff Committee will:
(i) inform the MSC and the Physician Services Committee of the recommendations in writing;
(ii) consult with the MSC and the Physician Services Committee to identify any comments or concerns they may have respecting such recommendations in order that the Tariff Committee may have such comments or concerns before them at the time of finally recommending a revision of the Guide to Fees to the BCMA’s Board of Directors; and
(iii) attempt to achieve agreement in writing between the BCMA and the Government on the recommended changes, and if such agreement is reached, section 13.1 shall apply.
(d) If agreement is not reached between the BCMA and the Government pursuant to section 12.1(c)(iii) within 90 days, or such additional time as may be agreed, of written notification from the BCMA to the Government of a proposed revision pursuant to this section 12.1, the BCMA may refer the matter to the MSC for a decision under section 13.2.
(e) No change to the Payment Schedule shall result from a change to the Guide to Fees under this section 12.1, except in accordance with Article 13.
REVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GUIDE TO FEES. 36 12.1 Revisions to Guide to Fees by Doctors of BC 36 12.2 Revisions to Guide to Fees on Government’s Recommendation 37 ARTICLE 13 - REVISIONS TO THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE 38 13.1 Revisions By Agreement 38 13.2 Revisions in the Absence of Agreement 39 13.3 Changes to Insured Medical Services 39 ARTICLE 14 - PAYMENT OF FEE FOR SERVICE ACCOUNTS 39 14.1 Payment Process 39 14.2 Advances 39 14.3 Overdue Accounts 40 14.4 Changes to Payment Process 40 CONTRACT RATES AND SALARY AGREEMENT RANGES 40 15.1 Compensation Changes 40 15.2 Interprovincial Physician Compensation Report 40 15.3 WorkSafeBC Services and ICBC Services 40 ARTICLE 16 - FUNDING NEW FEE ITEMS 41 16.1 Allocation for New Fee Items 41 ARTICLE 17 - THE MEDICAL ON-CALL/AVAILABILITY PROGRAM 41 17.1 Budget for MOCAP 41 17.2 Provincial MOCAP Review Committee 41 17.3 MOCAP Terms and Conditions 42 17.4 Distribution of MOCAP Funds by Health Authorities 42 17.5 Principles of MOCAP 43 17.6 Review of Call Groups. 44 17.7 Evaluation 45 ARTICLE 18 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 46 18.1 Doctors of BC Participation in e-Health 46