Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 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. | ||||||
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| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 56,498 | 34,240 | 55,792 | 90,559 | 105,012 | 342,101 |
| 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...... | 2,682,950,846 | 2,817,773,409 | 2,980,226,987 | 3,143,279,380 | 3,315,037,313 | 14,939,267,935 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | 2,683,007,344 | 2,817,807,649 | 2,980,282,779 | 3,143,369,939 | 3,315,142,325 | 14,939,610,036 |
| 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.) | 14,939,610,036 | |||||
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 2,683,007,344 | 2,817,807,649 | 2,980,282,779 | 3,143,369,939 | 3,315,142,325 | 14,939,610,036 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 22,587,692 | 19,185,497 | 16,369,318 | 14,364,423 | 14,526,894 | 87,033,824 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 22,587,692 | 19,185,497 | 16,369,318 | 14,364,423 | 14,526,894 | 87,033,824 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | |||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,705,595,036 | 2,836,993,146 | 2,996,652,097 | 3,157,734,362 | 3,329,669,219 | 15,026,643,860 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
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| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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| Form 990, part vi, question 6 | Kaiser foundation health plan, inc. is the sole member. Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be distributed to a 501(c)(3) organization. |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7A | KFHP, INC. appoints the directors (and fills vacancies and has authority to remove directors). The same 15 individuals who comprise the board of directors of KFHP also serve as the 15 directors of KFHP-CO, NW, MAS. |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B | THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER: A) REMOVAL OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OR ANY PRESIDENT; B) Amendment of article d, section d-4 of the bylaws - election and term of office of directors. |
| Form, PART VI, QUESTION 11B | form 990 review process 1. Key information necessary for the preparation of the tax return is obtained and/or confirmed with internal sources including regional finance, executive compensation, community benefits, treasury, government relations, and legal. 2. Community benefits details are presented to the community benefit committee of the board for review. 3. The complete tax return is reviewed and signed by a Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP tax advisor. 4. The complete tax return is reviewed and signed by an officer or a member of management designated by an officer. 5. A copy of the return is provided to each board member prior to filing. |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 12C | Compliance Enforcement: A. Regularly and Consistently Monitors Compliance with the Conflicts of Interest Policy - Kaiser Permanente regularly monitors compliance with the Conflicts of Interest Policy in 3 key ways: a1. The Kaiser Permanente Compliance Hotline is available to all employees and vendors to report actual or potential conflicts of interest. All calls are answered by a third party and provided to Kaiser Permanente's National Compliance office for review and appropriate action. Employees can report anonymously. Retaliation is prohibited. Reports of actual or potential Conflicts of Interest are generated and investigations are conducted as required and information is tracked and trended to determine if additional guidance is required to avoid or manage conflicts of interest. Compliance Hotline Reports are provided for review and action to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospitals Boards of Directors annually. a2. The National Compliance Office and Internal Audit Services annually review the directors', officers', key employees', and executives' Annual Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire disclosures and provide direction on any investigations required. Investigations are documented, tracked and trended to determine if additional controls or education is required. In addition, Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire Reports are provided for review and action to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospitals Boards of Directors annually; and a3. Annually, as a component of the external audit, KPMG reviews the Annual Conflicts of Interest Questionnaires completed by Directors, Officers, Key Employees, and Executives, and actions taken as a result of the disclosures. The results of the annual audit, including any findings in this area are presented to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospitals Audit and Compliance Committee. B. Regularly and Consistently Enforces Compliance with the Conflicts of Interest Policy - To ensure consistency in the enforcement of the policy Kaiser Permanente uses the following steps as a general guideline: b1. Represented employees are subject to any corrective/disciplinary action provisions described in specific regional/national collective bargaining agreements and/or organizational policies and practices. b2. Kaiser Permanente notifies employees of the National Human Resources Policy No. 14. Corrective/Disciplinary Action Policy during new employee orientation and in annual compliance training. b3. In the event that it is necessary to discipline any employee because of, but not limited to, failure to comply with applicable legal/regulatory requirements, Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, or the Principles of Responsibility, or for unsatisfactory performance or misconduct, coaching/counseling and/or corrective/disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to: - Oral discussion and/or warning by the employee's immediate supervisor or higher level manager to correct the problem; - Written notice, with or without final warning; - Paid or unpaid suspension, with or without final warning; - Termination of employment. |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A/B | Compensation Determination: The executive compensation program is designed to recruit, retain and motivate qualified senior management personnel. Senior management personnel have a significant impact on the strategic and policy direction and results of the organization. Therefore, the executive compensation program is, to a significant degree, performance-based. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION, PRIOR TO PAYMENT, ALL PROGRAMS AND PAYMENTS TO THE CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS (EXECUTIVES). Base pay for executive positions is established at a level comparable to the relevant market. In addition, other components of the compensation program bear 'at-risk' features designed to focus on strategically important performance goals and to assist in attracting and retaining top performers. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BE COMPETITIVE TO THE COMPARABLE EXTERNAL MARKET IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. Evaluation of comparable pay data is performed by an Independent Compensation, Benefit & Human Resource Consulting firm. The compensation program focuses on objectives in the areas of quality of member care and service, financial soundness, and the community and social mission of the organization. |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTION 18 | Available on Guidestar.org website |
| Form 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19 | Public Inspection Copy: Governing documents - are available from the Department of Insurance and maintained on the state agency website or upon request. Conflict of interest policy is available on KP website under vendor Principles of Responsibility or upon request. Financial Statements are on file with state insurance agency on a statutory basis (stand alone entity). Combined data is published for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. and subsidiaries and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Subsidiaries with audit opinion by KPMG and is available upon request. To request copies contact: Vice President - Tax Services Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals One Kaiser Plaza, Suite 15L Oakland, CA 94612. |
| Form 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B: | Hours for Related Organization: Individuals who are both officers and members of Boards of Directors work full time as employees as well as fulfill their board assignment. All officers work full time in their employee capacity. Full time work may require in excess of the traditional 40 hour week. Given the integrated nature of our organization, employees may provide support for various Kaiser Permanente companies. The average hours per week reported for the filing organization and related organizations was estimated. |
| Form 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | Change in Other comprehensive income $ (258,638,883) Gain/loss on sale of investments per tax (2,455,039) Gain/loss on sale of investments per book 3,359,600 Other than temporary impairment loss (2,228,853) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total (259,963,175) |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINES 4A - 4D | 2014 Community Benefit Report Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest's Commitment to the Community Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (Northwest Health Plan or KFHP-NW) provides and arranges comprehensive health care services for members on a predominantly prepaid basis. Its contractual obligations to group and individual members are fulfilled by contracting with Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KFH) and Permanente Medical Group physicians to provide health care services for its members. KFHP-NW strives for excellence in serving its members through market-leading performance in quality and service. As a subsidiary of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP, Inc.), membership is available without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or national origin, or to the individual's ability to pay. Northwest Health Plan members are broadly representative of the communities served. Once enrolled, a member may maintain membership regardless of health or employment status. As related nonprofit organizations, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest are committed to improving the health of communities beyond enrolled membership. Annual investments in a range of Community Benefit programs are a fundamental embodiment of the organizations' ongoing commitment to improve the general wellbeing within the broader community. These investments result in intentional, planned, measurable, and accountable benefits intended to address many of the health challenges faced at the individual, local, state, and national levels. In 2007, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.'s board of directors refined the focus of the organizations' Community Benefit programs and established the following four priority areas which have come to be known as "Streams of Work": A. Care and Coverage for Low-Income People - Creates and supports programs that lower the financial barriers for the under- and uninsured. B. Community Health Initiatives (CHI) - Seeks to measurably improve the health of the communities we serve. Designs, delivers, and sustains long-term programs that engage communities in work to improve conditions in their neighborhoods. C. Safety Net Partnerships - Builds partnerships with community clinics, local health departments, and public hospitals. Provides funding, technical assistance, dissemination of care management, and quality improvements technology to help improve care and expand treatment capacity for vulnerable populations. D. Developing and Disseminating Knowledge - Improves health care by sharing our knowledge - educating practitioners, advancing research, empowering consumers, and informing policymakers about evidence-based care and health. The following are details of the Community Benefit activities provided by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest: In 2014, Northwest Health Plan served over 504,000 members and expended approximately 76.5 million (at cost, net of $66.5 million of related revenues) to support Community Benefit activities. The following summarizes many of the signature Community Benefit programs and services grouped according to the national Streams of Work. |
| A. Care and Coverage for Low-Income People | Improving health care access for those with limited incomes and resources is fundamental to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest's mission. In 2014, Northwest Health Plan spent approximately $74.6 million (at cost, net of $66.5 million of related revenues) to address the financing and delivery of health care for populations vulnerable due to socio-economic status, illness, ethnicity, age or other factors. Program beneficiaries (under- and uninsured) received free or discounted care in a Kaiser Permanente facility or by a Permanente provider. A.1. Charitable Care (Medical Financial Assistance and Charitable Health Coverage Programs) In Oregon and Washington, Northwest Health Plan provides charity care to low-income vulnerable populations through the Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) and Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) programs. In 2014, Northwest Health Plan spent approximately $23.5 million (at cost, net of $678 thousand of related revenues) on under- and uninsured patients. A.1.1. Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) Program Northwest Health Plan's Medical Financial Assistance program provides financial assistance for emergency and medically necessary services, medications, and supplies to patients with a demonstrated financial need. Patients must receive health care services at a Kaiser Permanente facility and/or from a Kaiser Permanente provider. Eligibility is based upon prescribed levels of income to patients who have exhausted other private and public sources of support. In 2014, KFHP-NW provided approximately $17.0 million (at cost, net of related revenues of $0) of services under this program. At KFHP-NW, uninsured patients receive a discount on hospital and professional charges for emergency or other medically necessary care without an application and regardless of income level. The discount is provided to ensure that an uninsured individual is not charged more for emergency or other medically necessary services than the amounts generally billed to insured individuals receiving equivalent care. Contracted collection agency practices are already aligned with the organization's social values and IRC section 501(r). This legislation was finalized in December 2014 and is fully effective for the 2016 tax year. Additionally, any patient experiencing financial hardship due to high medical expenses relative to their income level may qualify for the program under special circumstances. Northwest Health Plan's MFA eligibility criteria allows insured patients falling below 300% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) and uninsured patients falling below 350% of FPG to receive full write off of medical charges. In Oregon and Washington, the MFA program also covers full or partial expenses for dental services if applicants meet qualifying guidelines. In 2014, the MFA program assisted more than 13,000 qualified applicants, including more than 2,200 patients who were not otherwise covered by a health care plan offered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest. This population received full or partial forgiveness for 103,000 outpatient visits and over 70,000 prescriptions. A.1.2. Charitable Health Coverage (CHC) Program Charitable Health Coverage is a unique approach to caring for low-income uninsured persons in the community. Eligible participants receive a regular Kaiser Permanente Health Plan membership card and access to the full range of services and providers - a much better alternative to potentially costly emergency room visits or hospitalization. This allows Northwest Health Plan to invest in the longer term health of patients and the community. KFHP-NW's CHC programs have a long history of making a real difference in the lives of low-income people who might otherwise have no permanent medical home. During 2014, KFHP-NW invested approximately $6.5 million (at cost, net of $678 thousand of related revenues) to support the CHC program. In order to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest's CHC program was redesigned in 2014. The new CHC program includes a separately administered premium subsidy that CHC members use for the purchase of a standard off-exchange Kaiser Permanente Individual/Family (KPIF) gold level plan. To ensure that patient cost share obligations do not become a barrier to care, a Medical Financial Assistance award is provided to CHC members at the time of enrollment in the CHC program. Recertification takes place about every two years to confirm that members remain eligible to participate. Prospective members are invited to apply during limited annual enrollment periods and after experiencing triggering events. A.1.2.1. Child Health Plan The Child Health Program Plus targets eligible students. This program is open to children of low-income families who reside in one of six school districts and who do not have access to other health insurance options. The program provides comprehensive medical, dental and prescription coverage to children between kindergarten and 12th grade, and these children must come from a household with income up to 350% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. At the end of 2014, more than 3,700 children were covered by membership in this program. A.2. Participation in Medicaid and Other Government-Sponsored Programs Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest has a long history of participating in publicly financed health programs as a nonprofit organization. KFHP-NW participates in Medicaid and other government-sponsored programs under a variety of models, depending on the structure of these programs in each state. In 2014, the Northwest Health Plan provided coverage and services valued at $41.3 million (at cost, net of $65.8 million of related revenues) for members and nonmembers in programs sponsored by the federal and state governments. As of December 2014, KFHP-NW's membership in Medicaid programs exceeded 22,000. This represents an increase of 8,100 or 57% from year-end 2013. The Affordable Care Act is expected to have a far-reaching impact on the landscape of government-sponsored programs, as these options are poised to become the key source of health coverage for a significant portion of the American population. KFHP-NW has responded to this challenge by developing organizational strategies to enable individuals whose coverage is changing - due to personal or financial circumstances - to enroll in a Medicaid program offered by KFHP-NW. Realized and anticipated growth in the organization's Medicaid offerings closely aligns with and supports KFHP-NW's core mission, tax exempt status, credibility in state and federal policy arenas, and community health needs focusing on access to care. To better cope with the expansion of KFHP-NW's Medicaid program, a new Medicaid Assistance Center (MAC) was opened for operation in early November. Center representatives provide specialized enrollment services by assisting callers in understanding Medicaid in their state and the qualifications to enroll in Medicaid with KFHP NW, with an emphasis on availability of bilingual support. A proactive follow-up process has been implemented to nurture a good foundational relationship with those prospects that elect to receive communications. A.2.1. Medicaid Programs Northwest Health Plan participated in three Medicaid managed care programs in Oregon and Washington as well as a fee-for-service provider for patients who have no formal affiliation with KFHP-NW. In 2014, KFHP-NW expended approximately $36.2 million (at cost, net of $59.6 million of related revenues) to subsidize care under Medicaid. The following describe the programs and target populations. A.2.1.1. Medicaid Managed Care Programs A.2.1.1.1. Oregon Health Plan Northwest Health Plan is a direct contractor with the Oregon Health Plan under a Provider Care Organization contract to deliver primary and specialty care paid by the state. All reporting, analysis, auditing, and member administration is performed by KFHP-NW as a Managed Care Organization. As a result, KFHP-NW is engaged in policy development, program structure, and technical capabilities in partnership with the Oregon Health Plan. Members in this program are enrolled based on eligibility criteria for qualified participants who reside in Marion and Polk counties. A.2.1.1.2. Health Share of Oregon With the establishment of Coordinated Care Organizations in the State of Oregon, KFHP-NW joined other health plans as a risk-accepting entity and founding partner in the management of Medicaid managed care contracts. Currently, KFHP-NW in conjunction with Tuality Healthcare, Care Oregon, and Providence Health Services is ranked as the largest Coordinated Care Organization in the state. Health Share of Oregon serves members in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. A.2.1.1.3. Healthy Options Healthy Options is a Medicaid program for low-income individuals that meet eligibility requirements for Medicaid. It is a fully-capit |
| E. Other Community Benefit Investments | During 2014, Northwest Health Plan spent $1.9 million to support Community Benefit activities and programs beyond the national streams of work. This included the administrative expenses of a Community Benefit department dedicated to supporting regional Community Benefit programs and services and coordinating related initiatives. |
| F. Environmental Stewardship | Poor environmental quality contributes to disease and economic insecurity. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest has committed itself to protecting and improving the natural environment as a key component of its mission to improve the health of the community it serves. Although costs associated with this initiative are not included in the dollars reported as Community Benefit investments, efforts in this area contribute to advancing a broader vision emphasizing healthy people and healthy environments while also improving health care quality and affordability. To fulfill the organization's commitment to the natural environment, KFHP-NW maintains a governance structure for environmental stewardship that enables the organization to continually improve its environmental performance. This structure includes clearly defined roles, responsibilities, plans and routines, and has resulted in the following five organizational focus areas. These have been selected based on their ability to result in the greatest impact on the environmental forces that shape environmental and human health. - Finding safe alternatives to harmful industrial chemicals - Responding to climate change - Promoting sustainable farming and food choices - Reducing, reusing, and recycling to eliminate waste - Conserving water In each of these focus areas, KFHP-NW has established ambitious goals (including a target to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020, compared to a 2008 baseline), implemented initiatives, achieved measurable improvements, and regularly reported progress to the board of directors, staff, and the general public. By replacing paper medical charts and digitizing x-ray images through an electronic medical record system, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest is also contributing to the avoidance of approximately 1,000 tons of paper waste and 200,000 pounds of x-ray film per year. F.1. Performance Metrics During 2014, key performance indicators for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest included: F.1.1. In Oregon and Washington: F.1.1.1 Reducing total greenhouse gas emissions (metric tons CO2e) by 8.5% compared to the 2008 baseline for all facilities and assets under KFHP-NW's operational control*. F.1.1.2 Reducing KFHP-NW's energy use intensity (kBtu/rentable square foot) by 2% compared to the 2010 baseline year. F.1.1.3 Increasing expenditures on "sustainable food" (as defined by the Green Guide to Health Care) to approximately 14% of overall spending on food. F.1.1.4 Responsibly recycling nearly 800 tons of confidential paper, electronic equipment, and medical devices. F.1.1.5 Purchasing medical products for which at least 99% were free of harmful PVC or DEHP chemicals in the following categories: 1) breast pumps; 2) enteral nutrition products; 3) parenteral infusion devices and sets; 4) general urological (irrigation/urology sets and solutions and urinary catheters); 5) examination gloves; and 6) vascular catheters. * Due to normal lag times in receiving and processing utility bills, performance for this indicator reflects emissions during the preceding calendar year (i.e. 2013). Performance for this indicator includes emissions avoided through cleaner energy purchasing initiatives. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:PURCHASED MEDICAL SVC TOTAL FEES:XXX-XX-XXXX |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:PURCHASED OTHER NON-MEDICAL SV TOTAL FEES:27329548 |
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