Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK STATE CATHOLIC HEALTH PLANINC
Employer identification number
11-3153422
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
537,574
211,811
537,543
270,351
353,245
1,910,524
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
1,432,031,556
1,911,001,018
2,401,477,190
3,273,848,371
4,086,015,198
13,104,373,333
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
1,432,569,130
1,911,212,829
2,402,014,733
3,274,118,722
4,086,368,443
13,106,283,857
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
13,106,283,857
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
1,432,569,130
1,911,212,829
2,402,014,733
3,274,118,722
4,086,368,443
13,106,283,857
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
6,565,256
6,033,312
7,022,612
9,356,791
11,866,741
40,844,712
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
6,565,256
6,033,312
7,022,612
9,356,791
11,866,741
40,844,712
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
189,310
155,394
296,626
239,217
153,519
1,034,066
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
1,439,323,696
1,917,401,535
2,409,333,971
3,283,714,730
4,098,388,703
13,148,162,635
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.680 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.600 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.310 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.380 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW YORK STATE CATHOLIC HEALTH PLANINC
Employer identification number
11-3153422
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: TO PROMOTE HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE CARE AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY TO THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED; TO PROMOTE HEALTH EDUCATION AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE.
EXPLANATION FOR AMENDED RETURN FILED ON AUGUST 13, 2014
(FORM 990, PAGE 1, SECTION B): IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND BEFORE THE STATUTORY DUE DATE OF AUGUST 15, 2014, FIDELIS IS SUBMITTING A SUPERSEDED FORM 990 AS AN AMENDED FILING TO REPLACE THE 2013 FORM 990 FILED ON AUGUST 11, 2014 WHICH WAS NOT THE VERSION INTENDED FOR SUBMISSION. THE AMENDED FORM 990 REFLECTS THE INTENDED VERSION WHICH INCLUDES UPDATED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS AND BOARD MEMBER HOURS, THE CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN ASSETS IN PART X, NET ASSET ADJUSTMENTS MADE IN PART XI AND SCHEDULE O, AND THE PRESENTATION OF A DIOCESAN GRANT IN SCHEDULE I.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE NEW YORK STATE CATHOLIC HEALTH PLAN, INC. ("FIDELIS" OR "THE PLAN") STRIVES TO PROMOTE HEALTH THROUGH QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE CARE AND SERVICES FOR ALL; TO JOIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR HEALING WORK; TO ACT AS A FACILITATOR TO BUILD LINKAGES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE COORDINATION OF CARE AND SERVICES AMONG HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES, AS WELL AS EDUCATORS AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS, TO ADDRESS THE SPIRITUAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THOSE WE SERVE; TO ADVOCATE FOR A HEALTH POLICY THAT ACCORDS TRUE DIGNITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL HUMAN PERSONS, ESPECIALLY THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE PLAN SERVED AN ENROLLED POPULATION COMPRISED OF BENEFICIARIES OF THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("MEDICAID"), APPROXIMATELY 725,000, THE CHILD HEALTH PLUS BENEFICIARIES, APPROXIMATELY 66,200, A PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME UNINSURED CHILDREN, THE FAMILY HEALTH PLUS BENEFICIARIES, APPROXIMATELY 106,000, A MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME, UNINSURED FAMILIES, MEDICARE/DUAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES, APPROXIMATELY 16,100, A PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY, AND FIDELIS CARE AT HOME MANAGED LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES, APPROXIMATELY 7,600, A PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS WHO NEED LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS. THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DIOCESAN BISHOPS OF THE STATE AND THE ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCE OF NEW YORK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION UNDER THE NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW (THE "N-PCL") THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS ELECT ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, AS MEMBERS OF A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, POSSESS CERTAIN OTHER POWERS UNDER THE N-PCL. FURTHERMORE, THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS, WHICH ARE FILED WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ("NYSDOH"), DEFINE THE FOLLOWING RESERVED POWERS OF THE MEMBERS: (I) THE INTERPRETATION OF THE ETHICAL AND RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES FOR CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO WHICH THE ORGANIZATION, AS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION, IS SUBJECT; (II) APPROVAL OF THE MISSION STATEMENT; (III) STANDING TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH ITS PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION STATEMENT; (IV) APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS; (V) APPROVAL OF TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING REAL PROPERTY; (VI) APPROVAL OF CERTAIN ACTIONS BY THE ORGANIZATION WHEN ACTING AS A SHAREHOLDER OR MEMBER OF ANOTHER ENTITY; (VII) APPROVAL OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND ISSUANCE OF SUBVENTIONS; (VIII) APPROVAL OF ANY MERGER, DISSOLUTION OR CONSOLIDATION, (IX) REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS AND CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION; (X) APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND (XI) REVIEW OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CERTAIN OF THESE POWERS ALREADY EXIST BY VIRTUE OF THE N-PCL (E.G., THE POWER TO APPROVE ANY MERGER, DISSOLUTION OR CONSOLIDATION UNDER N-PCL 903(A)(2) & 1002(A))
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
PLEASE SEE LINE 11 NARRATIVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISORS. THEREAFTER, THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 WITH CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. ACCORDINGLY, AFTER THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT HAS COMPLETED ITS REVIEW OF THE DRAFT FORM 990, IT IS CIRCULATED IN DRAFT FOR REVIEW, COMMENT AND APPROVAL TO THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ONCE ANY COMMENTS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED AND THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN ACCEPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE INSTRUCTED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE FORM, (A) TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE POLICY AND (B) TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY DEFINES "DISCLOSABLE INTERESTS," I.E., THOSE INTERESTS THAT AN INDIVIDUAL COVERED BY THE POLICY MUST HAVE IN ANOTHER ENTITY IN ORDER FOR A TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THAT ENTITY TO BE COVERED BY THE POLICY. THE POLICY ALSO DEFINES THE TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND ANOTHER ENTITY INVOLVING AN INDIVIDUAL COVERED BY THE POLICY THAT IS SUBJECT TO BY THE POLICY. THE POLICY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY ANY PERSON WITH A DISCLOSABLE INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY OF ALL CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. INITIALLY, AFTER THE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL HAS RECUSED HIMSELF, THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS FOUND TO EXIST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECIDES WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION BASED ON ITS DETERMINATION OF WHETHER (A) A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, (B) THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND (C) THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE ORGANIZATION, A NATIONAL LAW FIRM WITH EXPERTISE IN ADVISING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS LAW, HAS ADVISED FIDELIS AS TO WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION EMPLOYS A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FIRM, A NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM WITH EXPERTISE IN ADVISING TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS ON EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS LAW, TO PREPARE ANNUALLY A DETAILED REPORT ON THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S DISQUALIFIED PERSONS THAT INCLUDES DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY-SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL MATTERS CONCERNING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, IS PROVIDED WITH THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT'S DETAILED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT. THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S DISQUALIFIED PERSONS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN TWO PHASES: FIRST WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THEN WITH RESPECT TO ALL OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, NAMELY, (I) THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, (II) THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, (III) THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND (IV) THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER. FIRST, THE AFOREMENTIONED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM, AT THE INVITATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, REVIEW WITH THE COMMITTEE THE DETAILED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO RETAINS THE SERVICES OF A SECOND HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM TO ASSIST IN ITS EVALUATION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE FULL REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS PERFORMED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT LEAST BI-ANNUALLY. AFTER ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS ON ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SECOND, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DETAILED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE SAME OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS PARTICIPATING IN THE REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMPENSATION REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. AFTER CONSULTING WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS DESIGNATED THE PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SERVE AS AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" AS CONTEMPLATED BY THE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION REGULATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING THE COMPENSATION OF THOSE DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WITHIN AN APPROVED RANGE. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION IS READILY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNDER THE NEW YORK FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LAW ("FOIL"). ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO ON FILE WITH THE NYSDOH AND LIKEWISE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UNDER FOIL. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO ENROLLEES IN ITS MEDICAID AND FAMILY HEALTH PLUS PROGRAMS AND TO INDIVIDUALS CONSIDERING BECOMING ENROLLEES BY INCLUDING IN THE MEMBER HANDBOOKS FOR BOTH PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE PROVIDED TO ENROLLEES AND ARE ACCESSIBLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEB SITE, A STATEMENT THAT THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN THE HANDBOOKS) ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING A TOLL-FREE NUMBER PROVIDED IN THE HANDBOOKS.
FORM 990, PART VII:
AVG HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORG(S) WHEN RELATED COMP IS REPORTED: AVG. HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORG(S) WHEN RELATED COMP IS REPORTED: THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS DEVOTE A PERCENTAGE OF THEIR TIME TO SALUS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INC. ("SALUS"), A RELATED ORGANIZATION, AS DETAILED BELOW: DAVID THOMAS, EVP & COO - 7.5% THOMAS HALLORAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER - 10% SANJIV SHAH, MD, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - 12.5% SANTO RUSSO, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER - 10% JAMES M. BURNOSKY, VP STRATEGIC PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - 10% THIS ARRANGEMENT IS COVERED BY AN EMPLOYEE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIDELIS AND SALUS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 12
THE ORGANIZATION'S LINE 12, ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION EXPENSES INCLUDE PAYMENTS TO OTHER EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, OR IN SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR FUNDRAISING EVENTS. THE EXPENDITURES INCLUDE THE AMOUNT PAID TO THE FOLLOWING: THANKSGIVING CONTRIBUTION TO NEEDY: $128,095 OTHER CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS LESS THAN $5,000: $24,218.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
HPA K-1 ACTIVITY REFLECTED IN PRIOR RETURN -30,837.
FORM 990 SCHEDULE I, PART II COL H:
SINCE 2004 THE PURPOSE OF THE FIDELIS CARE COMMUNITY GRANT FUND IS TO OFFER SUPPORT ANNUALLY THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SELECTED TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE SIMILAR MISSIONS AND VALUES OF SERVICE TO LOW-INCOME VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS. PROPOSALS ARE EVALUATED ON THEIR RELEVANCE TO FIDELIS' MISSION OF CARING FOR THE NEEDS AND CONCERNS OF THE POOR AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN CONSULTATION WITH FIDELIS' MEMBERS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE DISTRIBUTED EACH YEAR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED BOARD POLICY. IN ADDITION TO THE GRANTS MADE THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY GRANT FUND, FIDELIS PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS GRANT INITIATIVE TO SELECTED CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OR DIOCESAN SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THEIR EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH STATUS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. LASTLY, FIDELIS MAKES CHARITABLE DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS CLASSIFIED AS TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL LAW THAT WORK WITH FIDELIS TO SUPPORT THE PLAN'S MISSION.
NOT APPLICABLE QUESTIONS:
TO THE EXTENT THAT A QUESTION ON THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK, THE RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION SHOULD BE NOT APPLICABLE. DUE TO SOFTWARE LIMITATIONS, FIDELIS COULD NOT PROPERLY RESPOND TO THE RESPECTIVE QUESTION AS N/A.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.