Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | - SUPPORT FOR CLINICS AND OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS OF ALL AGES. - SUPPORT OF SEALANT PROGRAMS AND OTHER PREVENTIVE SERVICES DEVELOPED FOR CHILDREN. - SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS AND FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THOSE SCHOOLS. WE ENCOURAGE INNOVATIONS THAT ADVANCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CARE THROUGH INITIATIVES SUCH AS: - EVALUATING SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS IN THE AREA OF EVIDENCE-BASED CARE AND INCORPORATING CHANGES INTO DENTAL BENEFIT PLANS AS WARRANTED. - PROVIDING EDUCATION TO ALL ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ORAL HEALTH AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OVERALL HEALTH, - INVESTMENT IN BIOTECH RESEARCH FIRM (C3-JIAN) THAT IS DEVELOPING UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ERADICATION OF THE BACTERIA THAT CAUSE DENTAL CARIES INFECTIONS THROUGH TARGETED ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY. THE WORK OF THIS COMPANY COULD LEAD TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTS THAT COULD HAVE A GLOBAL IMPACT IN CAVITY PREVENTION. - INVESTMENT IN A HEALTH INFORMATICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY (HEALTHENTIC) THAT COMBINES MEDICAL, DENTAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, DISABILITY, AND EMPLOYEE-SUPPLIED DATA TO PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO INDIVIDUALS' WHOLE HEALTH. |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE THE FORM 990 WITH THEIR PAID TAX PREPARER AND A FINAL COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PROCESS. ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED FROM OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND THE TOP FIVE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. IF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISE DURING THE YEAR, THESE ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD'S AND MANAGEMENT'S ATTENTION AT THE TIME THEY ARE IDENTIFIED. PERSONS WHO HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ISSUES RELATED TO OR POSSIBLY RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. IF A TRANSACTION WERE TO OCCUR WHERE THERE WAS A CONFLICT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WOULD BE NOTIFIED AND IT WOULD DECIDE ON AN APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN (DELTA) ENGAGED HRADVANTAGE, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF DELTA'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. IN SETTING THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD RELIES UPON RECENT COMPENSATION STUDIES AND SURVEYS THAT PROVIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DELTA'S INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND DELIBERATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION IN THE BOARD MINUTES ON A TIMELY BASIS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, DENNIS BROWN, PRESIDENT AND CEO, WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2009. |
| Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b | DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN (DELTA) ENGAGED HRADVANTAGE, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, TO ASSIST IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF DELTA'S OFFICERS AND VICE PRESIDENTS. IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT GROUP, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD RELIES UPON RECENT COMPENSATION STUDIES AND SURVEYS THAT PROVIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS OF THE OFFICERS AND VICE PRESIDENTS IS SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DELTA'S INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS AND DELIBERATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION IN THE BOARD MINUTES ON A TIMELY BASIS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE TREASURER AND CFO, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AND OTHER VICE PRESIDENTS, WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2009. FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES OF DELTA DENTAL OF WISCONSIN RELIES UPON EXTERNAL MARKET DATA COMPENSATION STUDIES AND SURVEYS IN DETERMINING COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS. THIS DATA IS COLLECTED AND REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. CHANGES IN SALARY LEVELS ARE SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF DELTA'S MANAGEMENT GROUP. |
| Public Disclosure | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | FORM 990 AND IRS DETERMINATION LETTER GRANTING EXEMPT STATUS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. DELTA DENTAL'S ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. DELTA DENTAL'S STATUTORY ANNUAL STATEMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS. THE STATUTORY ANNUAL STATEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE. ALL OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN HARD COPY FORM TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 | NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 4631419; CHANGE IN DEFERRED TAXES - -364611; |
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