The Contractor agrees to indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless the. This Contract Specifications Manual provides terms and conditions which are applicable to all AGREEMENTS entered into between ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF.Today we're breaking down the most important components of the independent contractor agreement. Read on to learn more! This Employment Contract is made on the date of ______, 20_ __, between. Authority to Act; Independent Contractor. The University and Provider shall each be and remain an independent contractor with respect to all rights and obligations arising under this Agreement. This form should be used when a healthcare professional is entering into an independent contractor agreement. Position of a live-in healthcare aide as set forth in the Duties addendum, and shall comply with the requirements described in the House Rules addendum. Medicaid, also known as Medical Assistance (MA), pays for health care services for eligible individuals.