Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Classes of members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OF THREE (3) CATEGORIES: REGULAR, ASSOCIATE, AND INDIVIDUAL. MEMBERSHIP WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THE OBJECTIVES OF TAHC, ON APPLICATION AND APPROVAL AS PROVIDED HEREIN. APPLICATION FOR REGULAR, ASSOCIATE OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP MUST BE SUBMITTED ON A TAHC APPROVED FORM. MEMBERSHIP WILL BE GRANTED UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND UPON PAYMENT OF DUES. MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT BE GRANTED TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS MANAGED OR DIRECTED BY A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND APPROVAL PROCESS. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: TYPE I - SHALL INCLUDE HOME CARE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AND MEDICARE CERTIFIED AS A PARTICIPATING HOME HEALTH PROVIDER. TYPE II - SHALL INCLUDE HOME CARE ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS A HOME HEALTH PROVIDER. TYPE III - SHALL INCLUDE ANY HOME CARE ORGANIZATION WHICH IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, INFUSION THERAPY OR PHARMACEUTICALS IN THE HOME. TYPE IV - SHALL INCLUDE HOME CARE ORGANIZATIONS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS A HOSPICE PROVIDER. TYPE V - SHALL INCLUDE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE PROVISION OF HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES ASSOCIATED MEMBERSHIP: ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE OBJECTIVES OF TAHC; AND DO NOT QUALIFY FOR TYPE I, II, III OR IV MEMBERSHIP. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP: LEVEL I - SHALL INCLUDE ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS EMPLOYED, EITHER AS AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, OF ANY TAHC REGULAR OR ASSOCIATE MEMBER. LEVEL II - SHALL INCLUDE ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT EMPLOYED, BY ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH QUALIFIES FOR MEMBERSHIP AS A TAHC REGULAR OR ASSOCIATE MEMBER. |
| Members or stockholders electing members of governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP HAS VOTING RIGHTS TO ELECT THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TWO YEAR TERMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PRESIDENT WHO SERVES 3 YEARS. |
| Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | THE VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, TYPE IV BOARD MEMBER, TYPE V BOARD MEMBER AND HME ADVISORY GROUP CHAIR SHALL BE ELECTED BY EACH REGULAR MEMBER IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS. ELECTION OF ANY OFFICER OR DIRECTOR SHALL BE BY WRITTEN BALLOT AT THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OR BY ABSENTEE BALLOT; VOTING ON ALL OTHER MATTERS SHALL BE BY A SHOW OF HANDS, OR BY WRITTEN BALLOT. |
| Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b | THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FOR HOME CARE, INC. DOES NOT HAVE A SEPARATE COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| Review of form 990 by governing body | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS, A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT (TREASURER, PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT). THE COMPLETED AND FINAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| Conflict of interest policy | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | 1. DEFINITION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES WHEN A PERSON IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY OVER THE ORGANIZATION MAY BENEFIT FINANCIALLY FROM A DECISION HE OR SHE COULD MAKE IN THAT CAPACITY, INCLUDING INDIRECT BENEFITS SUCH AS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OR BUSINESSES WITH WHICH THE PERSON IS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED. THIS POLICY IS FOCUSED UPON MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST OF, OR BENEFIT TO, SUCH PERSONS. 2. INDIVIDUALS COVERED. PERSONS COVERED BY THIS POLICY ARE THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, CHIEF EMPLOYED EXECUTIVE AND CHIEF EMPLOYED FINANCE EXECUTIVE. 3. FACILITATION OF DISCLOSURE. PERSONS COVERED BY THIS POLICY WILL ANNUALLY DISCLOSE OR UPDATE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON A FORM PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, SUCH AS A LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS, SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS OR INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS OR AFFILIATIONS WITH BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR THOSE OF FAMILY MEMBERS. 4. PROCEDURES TO MANAGE CONFLICTS. FOR EACH INTEREST DISCLOSED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHAIRMAN WILL DETERMINE WHETHER TO: (A) TAKE NO ACTION; (B) ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THIS POLICY; (C) ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION; OR (D) ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM HIS OR HER POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION OR, IF THE PERSON REFUSES TO RESIGN, BECOME SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE REMOVAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S REMOVAL PROCEDURES. THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF EMPLOYED EXECUTIVE WILL MONITOR PROPOSED OR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSE THEM TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS, WHETHER DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TRANSACTION HAS OCCURRED. |
| Process used to establish compensation of top management official | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS IS REVIEWED DURING THE ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET PREPARATION (NORMALLY MAY/JUNE EACH YEAR) AND CONTEMPORENEOUS DOCUMENTATION IS PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING PROCESS. THE TREASURER IS PROVIDED A REPORT COMPARING THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY TO A SURVEY FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, WHICH USES COMPARATIVE DATA FOR OUR REGION AND TYPE OF ASSOCIATION. THE TREASURER AND FINANCE COMMITTEE ALSO APPROVE THE WRITTEN DIRECTOR'S GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR WHICH IS EVALUATED AT YEAR END FOR POSSIBLE MERIT INCREASE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN JULY 1, 2011 FOR FY 2011-2012. |
| Public Disclosure | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. |
| COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15B | THE FILING ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES OR HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES MEETING THE IRS' DEFINITION. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM 990. |
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