Agency Employ & Econ Development Dept

Contractor PAULSON CONSULTING PLLC

SWIFT Contract Number 187313

Project Name DDS Medical Consultant

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Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: To review and evaluate medical case file data related to the disability claims of Minnesotans who applied for Social Security Disability benefits. These reviews are completed in accordance with Social Security Administration policy. Contractors analyze medical records and provide assessments regarding applicants' residual level of function.

Project Duration

Start Date Fri, 11/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Tue, 06/30/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Thu, 06/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $30932.00

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Contract total $252476.00

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? FEDERAL – SSA

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Milla Kokotovich

Evaluator Email Address Milla.Kokotovich@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness Contractor was on time with work and hours. Diligent in completing medical reviews in an accurate manner

Evaluate the contractor's quality Contractor is thorough with medical reviews and maintained a high level of accuracy in their work. Contractor was open to feedback. Contractor was able to review complex claims and summarize them in an efficient and approachable manner. Contractor worked well with other medical contractors, adjudicators and management.

Evaluate the contractor's cost N/A

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance As stated previously, contractor was kind, knowledgeable, approachable and accurate in reviews. Contractor was able to adapt to changes in Social Security policy and software.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

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Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied