Contract 115425

The State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services, Developmental Disabilities division, awarded a Service Contract (Award 115425) to Align Dental, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based dental service provider, for a one-year term commencing March 1, 2026 and concluding February 28, 2027. The contract authorizes Align Dental to deliver comprehensive dental services to residents of Beatrice State Developmental Center. Services include preventative dentistry (cleanings, examinations, and radiographs), basic dental treatments (fillings, extractions, and sealants), emergency care, and referrals for advanced procedures requiring general anesthesia. The initial contract value is $85,000, with three optional one-year renewals at the same annual amount, bringing the total potential cumulative value to $340,000.

Payment under the contract is structured as payer of last resort, with the Department of Health and Human Services reimbursing Align Dental at state-approved Medicaid rates following insurance denial or exhaustion of third-party resources. The contract requires monthly invoicing, professional licensure maintenance, commercial general liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000, medical malpractice coverage consistent with Nebraska's Medical Malpractice Cap, comprehensive dental record documentation, and compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Business Associate Agreement requirements. Federal funding for this contract is provided through Medical Assistance Program funds (Assistance Listing 93.778).