Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1836 SOUTH AVENUE
Suite NCA1-0
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
LA CROSSE, WI54601
D Employer identification number

39-1807071
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 285,425,539
F Name and address of principal officer:
Gary Lenth MD
1836 SOUTH AVENUE
LA CROSSE,WI54601
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.gundersenhealthplan.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1995
M State of legal domicile: WI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY OPERATION OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL THERETO.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 263,187,536 285,370,049
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 38,934 55,490
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 263,226,470 285,425,539
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 9,640,061 10,088,719
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 251,683,021 273,587,187
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 261,323,082 283,675,906
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,903,388 1,749,633
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 45,516,555 45,950,190
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 28,242,923 26,957,760
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 17,273,632 18,992,430
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY OPERATION OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 269,275,565 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 281,156,777 )
PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROVIDED FOR 56,042 MEMBERS
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,089,586 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 4,190,828 )
PROVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR 33,608 PARTICIPANTS OF 11 EMPLOYER SPONSORED INSURANCE PROGRAMS
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet271,365,151
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
1,521
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
14
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletDARA BARTELS1836 SOUTH AVENUE NCA1-O1LA CROSSEWI54601 (608) 775-9487
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) MARILU BINTZ MD........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - PRESIDENT
 2.0
.......................40.0 		X   X       0 511,944 46,740
(2) LINDA ZOERB........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - VP
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MICHAEL DOLAN MD........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - SECRETARY
 2.0
.......................40.0 		X   X       0 432,568 58,804
(4) GARY LENTH MD........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 2.0
.......................41.0 		X   X       0 437,926 58,584
(5) SCOTT KNIPRATH........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................41.0 		X           0 121,000 39,222
(6) MARY AMENT........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) ROBYN BORGE MD........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 183,260 33,976
(8) STEVE MCCONAGHY........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) RON PUGH........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) JEFF RICH........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 162,195 45,709
(11) BRENT SMITH........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) BOB BORCHARDT........................................................................
BOARD 0F DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) LINDA SULLIVAN........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................40.0 		X           0 118,775 40,299
(14) GREG THOMPSON MD........................................................................
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER
 2.0
.......................46.0 		X           0 343,492 63,584
(15) GORDON EDWARDS........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 0.0
.......................40.0 		    X       0 340,689 59,084
(16) DARA BARTELS........................................................................
TREASURER
 0.0
.......................40.0 		    X       0 145,128 45,419
(17) CATHERINE RYAN MD........................................................................
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 0.0
.......................40.0 		        X   0 285,577 54,284
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) DANIEL ECKLUND MD........................................................................
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 0.0
.......................40.0 		        X   0 219,076 59,980
(19) KARI ADANK........................................................................
CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
 0.0
.......................40.0 		        X   0 151,439 24,115
(20) SAMUEL SCHMIRLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF BUS DEVELOPMENT
 0.0
.......................40.0 		        X   0 134,477 39,721
(21) LAURA KRISTER MD........................................................................
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 0.0
.......................40.0 		        X   0 160,220 40,592


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 3,747,766 710,113
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
GUNDERSEN CLINIC LTD, 1836 SOUTH AVENUELA CROSSEWI54601 MEDICAL 131,320,681
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, 1910 SOUTH AVENUELA CROSSEWI54601 MEDICAL 126,730,297
NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, 13660 CALIFORNIA STREETOMAHANE68154 PHARMACEUTICAL 31,869,741
VERNON MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, 507 S MAIN STVIROQUAWI54665 MEDICAL 17,550,075
Gundersen Lutheran Admin Services, 1910 South AvenueLA CROSSEWI54601 PURCHASED SERVICES 11,395,107
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet136
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PREMIUM REVENUE 524114 281,156,777 281,156,777    
b ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 524292 4,190,828 4,190,828    
c PARTNERSHIP ACTIVITY 900099 22,444 22,444    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 285,370,049
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 55,490     55,490
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0   0  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 285,425,539 285,370,049 0 55,490
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0 0
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 264,000 0 264,000 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 6,888,156 2,860,863 4,027,293 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 907,692 363,077 544,615 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,556,011 622,404 933,607 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 472,860 189,144 283,716 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 1,862,816 1,862,816   0
b Legal ......... 36,129 14,452 21,677 0
c Accounting ........... 80,141 15,213 64,928  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 799,965 318,429 481,536  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 103,631   103,631  
13 Office expenses ....... 1,145,247 410,212 735,035  
14 Information technology ...... 2,115,261 1,274,024 841,237  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 306,000 122,400 183,600  
17 Travel ............ 55,843 22,337 33,506  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 13,347 5,339 8,008  
20 Interest ........... 111   111  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 0      
23 Insurance .............. 43,078 17,231 25,847  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a MEDICAL EXPENSES 263,037,152 263,037,152 0 0
b COMMISSIONS 2,417,353 0 2,417,353 0
c ASSESSMENTS/FEES 1,034,797 0 1,034,797 0
d OTHER EXPENSES 536,316 230,058 306,258 0
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 283,675,906 271,365,151 12,310,755 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 2,594,977 1 3,110,854
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 14,750,007 2 12,106,101
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 17,099,012 4 17,460,376
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 367,585 9 338,987
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b   0 10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 4,034,041 11 5,440,950
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 3,408,000 12 2,555,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,550,312 13 1,550,000
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,712,621 15 3,387,922
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 45,516,555 16 45,950,190
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 905,471 17 1,013,659
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 20,598,336 19 22,029,382
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 6,739,116 25 3,914,719
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 28,242,923 26 26,957,760
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..............   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........ 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 1,125,000 31 1,125,000
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 16,148,632 32 17,867,430
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 17,273,632 33 18,992,430
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 45,516,555 34 45,950,190
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
285,425,539
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
283,675,906
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,749,633
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
17,273,632
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-30,835
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
18,992,430
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Employer identification number

39-1807071
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet  
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) STATUTORY DEPOSIT 		2,555,000 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 2,555,000
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) ACCOUNTS REC.- ASC ADMIN. FEES 79,357
(2) ACCOUNTS REC.- OTHER 196,417
(3) ACCOUNTS REC.- ASC CLAIMS PAID 39,131
(4) ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - MEDICAID 680,000
(5) REINSURANCE RECEIVABLE 250,000
(6) GLMC CAPITATION 1,504,811
(7) GUNDERSEN CLINIC CAPITATION 468,663
(8) PART D - CMS REINSURANCE 169,543

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 3,387,922
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE 2,848,625
CLAIMS PAYABLE 309,475
UNPAID CLAIMS ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES 450,000
ACCRUED FRANCHISE TAXES 36
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 50,000
REINSURANCE PREPAYMENT LIABILITY 256,583



Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,914,719
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 284,637,746
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 284,637,746
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 787,793
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 787,793
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 285,425,539
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 282,918,948
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 282,918,948
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 756,958
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 756,958
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 283,675,906
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:   THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DID NOT CONTAIN A FIN 48 NOTE.
Part XI Line 4b   Reinsurance Expense 755,452 Partnership Activity 32,341 total ----------- 787,793 Part XII Line 4B Reinsurance Expense 755,452 Partnership Activity 1,506 Total ----------- 756,958
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Employer identification number

39-1807071
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)MARILU BINTZ MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 0
508,124 		0
0 		0
3,820 		0
37,500 		0
9,294 		0
558,738 		0
0
(2)MICHAEL DOLAN MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 0
432,182 		0
0 		0
386 		0
36,220 		0
26,072 		0
494,860 		0
0
(3)GARY LENTH MDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
437,672 		0
0 		0
254 		0
37,500 		0
24,572 		0
499,998 		0
0
(4)SCOTT KNIPRATHBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 0
116,264 		0
0 		0
4,736 		0
15,638 		0
23,638 		0
160,276 		0
0
(5)GORDON EDWARDSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
317,589 		0
10,000 		0
13,100 		0
37,500 		0
21,638 		0
399,827 		0
0
(6)DARA BARTELSTREASURER (i)
(ii)		 0
143,597 		0
0 		0
1,531 		0
21,835 		0
23,638 		0
190,601 		0
0
(7)ROBYN BORGE MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 0
178,500 		0
2,500 		0
2,260 		0
26,976 		0
7,054 		0
217,290 		0
0
(8)JEFF RICHBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 0
161,835 		0
0 		0
360 		0
24,625 		0
22,437 		0
209,257 		0
0
(9)LINDA SULLIVANBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 0
116,125 		0
0 		0
2,650 		0
18,135 		0
22,218 		0
159,128 		0
0
(10)GREG THOMPSON MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (i)
(ii)		 0
339,672 		0
0 		0
3,820 		0
37,500 		0
26,138 		0
407,130 		0
0
(11)CATHERINE RYAN MDASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
282,672 		0
0 		0
2,905 		0
33,200 		0
21,138 		0
339,915 		0
0
(12)DANIEL ECKLUND MDASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
218,672 		0
0 		0
404 		0
33,896 		0
28,421 		0
281,393 		0
0
(13)KARI ADANKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
150,579 		0
0 		0
860 		0
22,675 		0
3,021 		0
177,135 		0
0
(14)SAMUEL SCHMIRLERDIRECTOR OF BUS DEVELOPMENT (i)
(ii)		 0
132,133 		0
0 		0
2,344 		0
20,077 		0
20,729 		0
175,283 		0
0
(15)LAURA KRISTER MDASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 0
155,579 		0
2,500 		0
2,141 		0
24,356 		0
16,290 		0
200,866 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A, 2 AND 3.   ALL PERSONNEL SERVICES FOR GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. ARE PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Employer identification number

39-1807071
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) ASHLEY FURNITURE See Part V 253,579     No
(2) STATE BANK FINANCIAL See Part V 644,545     No
(3) TASC INC See Part V 245,865     No
(4) JOHNS FLAHERTY COLLINS See Part V 130,423     No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:   (A) NAME OF PERSON: ASHLEY FURNITURE (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: ENTITY OF WHICH BOARD MEMBER RONALD E. PUGH IS A KEY EMPLOYEE (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT(ASC) FEES PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION (A) NAME OF PERSON: STATE BANK FINANCIAL (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: ENTITY OF WICH BOARD MEMBER STEVEN C. MCCONAGHY IS AN OFFICER (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION (A) NAME OF PERSON: TASC, INC. (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: ENTITY OF WHICH BOARD MEMBER MARY AMENT IS A KEY EMPLOYEE (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION (A) NAME OF PERSON: JOHNS FLAHERTY & COLLINS S.C. (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION : ENTITY OF WHICH BOARD MEMBER BRENT P. SMITH IS A KEY EMPLOYEE (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Employer identification number

39-1807071
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2, NEW PROGRAM SERVICES:   GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH PLAN MN IS A NONPROFIT MINNESOTA HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(c)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. GLHP-MN BEGAN OPERATIONS IN FEBRUARY OF 2012. IN NOVEMBER OF 2011, GLHP CONTRIBUTED $1,550,000 IN CAPITAL TO SET UP THE NEW COMPANY, GLHP-MN. THE GLHP RECORDED $ 1,550,000 IN 'INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY' AND GLHP-MN RECORDED THE SAME AMOUNT IN CAPITAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:   GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM,INC. IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:   THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM,INC. MAY ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B:   ANY DECISION BY THE CORPORATION TO DISAFFILIATE WITH THE GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., WHETHER THROUGH AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR OTHERWISE; THE REPEAL OR AMENDMENT OF THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; THE SELECTION, APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF THE CORPORATION'S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER; THE GUARANTEE BY THE CORPORATION OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS IN EXCESS OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000.00); THE ADOPTION OF THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET; THE ELECTION, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS; AND THE MERGER, DISSOLUTION OR LIQUIDATION OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11:   THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY BY MANAGEMENT. FOR THIS PURPOSE, MANAGEMENT INCLUDES THE CONTROLLER FOR GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. AND THE TREASURER OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:   ALL HEALTH PLAN EMPLOYEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS MUST REVIEW, COMPLETE, AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AS PART OF THE MANDATORY EDUCATION PROCESS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO SENT A DISCLOSURE FORM TO COMPLETE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS ALONG WITH THE EMPLOYEES AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. ALL DISCLOSURES ARE TRACKED AND HOUSED IN COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT. FURTHER, IF AT ANY TIME AN INDIVIDUAL BECOMES AWARE OF AN ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE POLICY INDICATES THAT THE INDIVIDUAL SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, WHO THEN REIEWS ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS TO ASSESS ANY RISK AND/OR NEGATIVE INFLUENCE ON THE HEALTH PLAN AND DRAFTS PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS TO ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER THEN PROVIDES THE DISCLOSED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST(S) AND PROPOSED RECOMMENDATION(S) TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW GROUP FOR FINAL REVIEW AND DETERMINATION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION. ONCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW GROUP MAKES ITS FINAL DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE RECOMMENDATION, THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER SHALL COMMUNICATE THE RECOMMENDATION TO THE EMPLOYEE AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF ANY COMMITTEE WHICH MAY BE REFERENCED IN THE RECOMMENDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:   ALL PERSONNEL SERVICES FOR GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH PLAN, INC. ARE PERFORMED BY EMPLOYEES OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY A COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., THE CONTROLLING MEMBER. THEIR DETERMINATION IS MADE AFTER A REVIEW OF MARKET DATA OBTAINED FROM SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CEO PERFORMANCE. MEETING MINUTES ARE TAKEN AND KEPT OF THE MEETINGS WHERE SUCH DISCUSSIONS TAKE PLACE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATIONS' KEY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ARE DEVELOPED ANNUALLY BY THE CEO, AFTER A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABLE MARKET DATA. THE COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS, ALONG WITH THE MARKET DATA, ARE PRESENTED TO A COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., THE CONTROLLING MEMBER. THE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL THE GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM BOARD APPROVES THEM. MEETING MINUTES ARE TAKEN AND KEPT OF THE MEETINGS WHERE THE BOARD APPROVAL TAKES PLACE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:   REQUESTS FOR ALL DOCUMENTS ARE MADE THROUGH THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AND THEN APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:   PARTNERSHIP PASSTHROUGH ENTITY -30,835
PART XII, LINE 2C AUDIT PROCESS THE PROCESS ALLOWS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. TO INDEPENDENTLY COMMUNICATE WITH THE EXTERNAL AUDIT FIRM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, BUT FORMAL COMMUNICATION OCCURS BEFORE THE ENGAGEMENT AND UPON CONCLUSION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE AUDIT FIRM FOR PRESENTATION OF THE STATEMENTS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
PART X, LINE 29 FUND BALANCES THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT FOLLOW SFAS 117. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PREPARED ON A STATUTORY BASIS WHICH DOES NOT FOLLOW GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.
PART IV, LINE 12A AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN INDEPENDENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARED ON A STATUTORY BASIS AND NOT ON A GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES BASIS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Gundersen Lutheran Health Plan Inc
 
Employer identification number

39-1807071
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC

1836 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1866425 		SUPTNG. ORG WI 501(C)(3) LINE 11b,II NA
 
 
No
(2) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER INC

1910 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-0813416 		HEALTH CARE WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(3) GUNDERSEN CLINIC LTD

1910 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1028657 		SUPTNG. ORG WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(4) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL FNDTN INC

1836 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1249705 		FOUNDATION WI 501(C)(3) LINE 7 GLHS
 
 
No
(5) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ADM SERVICES INC

1836 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1606449 		SUPTNG. ORG. WI 501(C)(3) LINE 11B,II GLHS
 
 
No
(6) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN CREDENTIALING SVS INC

1910 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1856898 		CREDENTIALING WI 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I GLHS
 
 
No
(7) TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

18601 LINCOLN STREET

WHITEHALL,WI54773
39-0704510 		HEALTH CARE WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(8) HARMONY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INC

815 MAIN AVENUE S

HARMONY,MN55939
41-0711606 		HEALTH CARE MN 501(C)(3) LINE 9 GLHS
 
 
No
(9) TWEETEN LUTHERAN HEALTHCARE CENTER INC

125 FIFTH AVENUE SE

SPRING GROVE,MN55974
41-1565003 		HEALTH CARE MN 501(C)(3) LINE 9 GLHS
 
 
No
(10) TRI-STATE AMBULANCE INC

235 CAUSEWAY BLVD

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1965415 		MDCL TRANSPO. WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(11) LUTHERAN REAL ESTATE HOLDING CORPORATION

1910 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1480826 		HOUSING WI 501(C)(3) LINE 9 GLHS
 
 
No
(12) LUTHERAN HOUSING OF LA CROSSE INC

1900 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1751934 		INDP LIVING WI 501(C)(3) LINE 9 LRHC
 
 
No
(13) COMMUNITY HOUSING OF LA CROSSE INC

1900 SOUTH AVENUE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-1586700 		INDP LIVING WI 501(C)(3) LINE 7 LRHC
 
 
No
(14) OPTIONS IN REPRODUCTIVE CARE INC

1201 CALEDONIA STREET

LA CROSSE,WI54603
39-1166634 		HEALTH CARE WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(15) TRI-STATE REGIONAL AMBULANCE INC

235 CAUSEWAY BLVD

LA CROSSE,WI54603
39-1962965 		MDCL TRANSPO. WI 501(C)(3) LINE 9 GLHS
 
 
No
(16) STJOSEPH'S HEALTH SERVICES INC

400 WATER AVENUE

HILLSBORO,WI54634
39-0929538 		HEALTH CARE WI 501(C)(3) LINE 3 GLHS
 
 
No
(17) ST JOSEPH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC

400 WATER STREET

HILLSBORO,WI54634
39-1455787 		FOUNDATION WI 501(C)(3) Line 11A, I S Joseph HS
 
 
No
(18) TRI-COUNTY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC

 
 
30-0093022 		FOUNDATION WI 501(C)(3) Line 3 Tri-County
 
 
No
(19) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN EXPRESS CARE INC

1836 SOUTH AVE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
90-0102388 		HEALTH CARE WI 501(C)(3) Line 11 GLHS
 
 
No
(20) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH PLAN MN INC

1900 SOUTH AVE

LA CROSSE,WI54601
45-2633920 		HEALTH INS MN 501(C)(4) SEE STMT GLHP
 
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) DEGEN BERGLUND INC

1709 LOSEY BLVD S
LA CROSSE,WI54601
39-0971110 		RETAIL PHARMACY WI GLHS
  		C CORP 0 0 0 % Yes  
(2) GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN ENVISION LLC

1836 SOUTH AVENUE
LA CROSSE,WI54601
26-4706546 		RENEWABLE ENRGY WI GLHS
  		C CORP 0 0 0 % Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) DEGEN BERGLUND INC

 Q 522,941 FAIR VALUE





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part II, Page 3, Line 6   The application for 501(C)(4) is pending.

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