TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Western Health Advantage

% STEPHANIE MADSEN

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2349 Gateway Oaks Drive No 100

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Sacramento, CA95833

D Employer identification number

68-0393304

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 665,101,663

F Name and address of principal officer:
GARRY MAISEL
2349 Gateway Oaks Drive No 100
Sacramento,CA95833

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.westernhealth.com

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1995

M State of legal domicile: CA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY PROVIDING HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE AND FURTHERING MISSIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT ORGANIZATION MEMBERS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	10
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	10
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	194
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	317,169
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-5,068,124

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	595,156,420	664,944,132
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	269,957	155,576
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	558,903	1,955
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	595,985,280	665,101,663
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,119,097	1,218,135
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)	16,610,311	19,104,148
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	591,431,429	643,265,271
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	609,160,837	663,587,554
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-13,175,557	1,514,109
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	93,917,060	83,478,356
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	86,608,453	74,667,918
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,308,607	8,810,438

Part II

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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)

Form 990 (2015)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH OF THE RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA AND TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY INTERESTS OF THE RESIDENTS OF CALIFORNIA BY OPERATION OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION. Additional information: SUPPORT OF MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMUNITY CONTROLLED BY THREE TAX-EXEMPT HEALTH SYSTEMS. THE ORGANIZATION IS CONTROLLED BY ITS MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3). THE MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS CONTROL THE APPOINTMENT OF 9 OUT OF 10 MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, WITH THE TENTH MEMBER BEING ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE OTHER DIRECTORS. CHARITY TO THE COMMUNITY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS, THE MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS, COMPOSED OF NETWORKS OF HOSPITALS AND PHYSICIAN GROUPS, ARE SUBJECT TO REQUIREMENTS THAT THEY PERFORM COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND TO DEVELOP PLANS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY ON A PER-HOSPITAL BASIS. THE MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS ADVANCE THEIR CHARITABLE MISSIONS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTAN

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 652,515,186 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 664,626,963 )
	PUBLIC BENEFIT HEALTH COVERAGE THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY BY OFFERING HEALTH BENEFIT COVERAGE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH MULTIPLE, EASILY ACCESSIBLE CHANNELS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SMALL EMPLOYER GROUPS, AND SOME LARGE EMPLOYER GROUPS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE THE EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS OF ITS THREE CORPORATE MEMBERS, DIGNITY HEALTH, NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM (COLLECTIVELY "MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS") AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SEVERAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CITIES, WATER DISTRICTS, FIRE DISTRICTS, CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND OTHER SUCH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S THREE MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS, WHICH ENGAGE IN TAX-EXEMPT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES, COMPRISE 37% OF ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENROLLEES. GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES' EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS COMPRISE AN ADDITIONAL 13% OF ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENROLLEES. ALL ENROLLEES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE THE FULL RANGE OF BENEFITS DEFINED BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS "BASIC HEALTH CARE SERVICES"ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS". THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COVERAGE OF PREEXISTING CONDITIONS AND HIGH-RISK INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT A PRICE DIFFERENTIAL AND WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE (FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNGER THAN 65), INCOME, OR EMPLOYMENT STATUS. THE ORGANIZATIONS PREMIUMS ARE KEPT LOW IN ORDER TO MAKE ITS COVERAGE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, INDIVIDUALS ENROLLED THROUGH COVERED CALIFORNIA AND THROUGH EMPLOYER GROUPS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT DECLINE COVERAGE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OF THE PUBLIC BASED ON HEALTH CONDITION, NOR DOES THE ORGANIZATION DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNICITY, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER, OR GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION. ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PURCHASE HEALTH COVERAGE FROM THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTES SOCIAL WELFARE BY REASON OF (1) ENROLLMENT THAT IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL GROUPS, (2) SERVING LOW INCOME, HIGH RISK, MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, OR ELDERLY PERSONS, AND (3) HAVING HMO PREMIUMS ON A COMMUNITY-RATED BASIS COVERAGE TO INDIVIDUALS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING THAT HEALTH COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS SHOWN BY ITS MARKETING/COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUDGET AND MARKETING MATERIALS. THE ORGANIZATION HEAVILY FOCUSES ON EXPANDING ITS HEALTH CARE OFFERINGS IN THE INDIVIDUAL MARKET. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MARKETING BUDGET AND MARKETING PERSONNEL ARE DEVOTED TO PROMOTING COVERAGE THROUGH COVERED CALIFORNIA AND OTHER OFFERINGS OF INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE. THE ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATES WITH ITS MEMBERS AND PROVIDERS THROUGH QUARTERLY PRINTED PUBLICATIONS. ADVANTAGE MAGAZINE IS A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AIMED AT PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND ASSISTING MEMBERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS COVERAGE. PROVIDER INSIDER IS AN INFORMATIONAL MAGAZINE FOR PROVIDERS ALSO SENT EVERY THREE MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES A NUMBER OF COUNTIES THAT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS. THE SOCIAL WELFARE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DEMONSTRATED BY THE FACT THAT IT OPERATES IN A SERVICE AREA THAT INCLUDES MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED, LOW INCOME, RURAL AND HIGH RISK PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES BOTH MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS ("MUPS") AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS ("MUAS"). MUAS AND MUPS ARE AREAS OR POPULATIONS DESIGNATED BY THE FEDERAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ("HRSA") AS HAVING TOO FEW PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS, HIGH INFANT MORTALITY, HIGH POVERTY AND/OR A HIGH ELDERLY POPULATION. OF NOTE, THE BULK OF YOLO COUNTY IS DESIGNATED A MUA. PARTS OF SOLANO AND SACRAMENTO COUNTIES ARE DESIGNATED AS MUAS. AND THE MAJORITY OF NAPA AND MARIN COUNTIES ARE DESIGNATED AS MUPS. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA ARE ALSO DESIGNATED AS A MUA AND/OR MUP. PORTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA ARE DESIGNATED AS HAVING A SHORTAGE OF PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS ("PCPHPSAS") , MENTAL HEALTH ("MHPSAS"), AND REGISTERED NURSE ("RNSAS") PROVIDERS. OF NOTE, THE MAJORITY OF EL DORADO, PLACER, AND SACRAMENTO COUNTIES ARE DESIGNATED PCPHPSAS, YOLO COUNTY IS DESIGNATED A MHHPSA VIA A POPULATION DESIGNATION. ALL OF COLUSA AND EL DORADO AND PARTS OF SOLANO COUNTIES ARE DESIGNATED VIA A GEOGRAPHIC DESIGNATION, AND THE ENTIRETY OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY IS AN RNSA. ALL OF THE COUNTIES WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA HAVE POPULATIONS BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL. OF NOTE, THERE ARE LARGE PERCENTAGES OF CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 17 LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LEVEL IN COLUSA (25.2%) AND SACRAMENTO COUNTIES (23.1%). THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA CONTAINS A NUMBER OF COUNTIES THAT HAVE A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OF NOTE, NAPA, SACRAMENTO, SOLANO, SONOMA, AND YOLO COUNTIES HAVE ESTIMATED UNINSURED RATES OF GREATER THAN 15%, EL DORADO, MARIN, AND PLACER COUNTIES HAVE UNINSURED RATES GREATER THAN 10%, AND COLUSA HAS AN ESTIMATED UNINSURED RATE OF GREATER THAN 23%. ON AVERAGE, THE PERCENTAGE OF PERSONS UNINSURED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA SIGNIFICANTLY EXCEEDS THAT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE NATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COVERAGE TO A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CHILDREN (18%) AND ELDERLY AGED 55 YEARS OR OLDER (18%). THE PLAN'S SERVICE AREA INCLUDES SEVERAL COUNTIES THAT HAVE POPULATIONS WITH HIGH PERCENTAGES OF FAIR OR POOR HEALTH OUTCOMES. FOR EXAMPLE, 10.3% OF SOLANO COUNTY CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 17 HAVE FAIR OR POOR HEALTH. IN SACRAMENTO COUNTY, 29% OF ADULTS AGES 65 AND OLDER HAVE FAIR OR POOR HEALTH. ADDITIONALLY, NEARLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICE AREA COUNTIES HAVE HIGH PERCENTAGES OF FAIR OR POOR HEALTH FOR ADULTS AGES 18 TO 64. WHA WELLNESS PROGRAMS WHA PROVIDES WELLNESS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL AND EMPLOYER/BROKER-DRIVEN WELLNESS INITIATIVES, WHOSE OVERALL GOAL IS TO REDUCE HEALTHCARE COSTS FOR SOCIETY. WHA'S WELLNESS MANAGER WORKS CLOSELY WITH LARGE EMPLOYER GROUPS, PARTICULARLY MUNICIPALITIES AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO HELP DEVELOP WELLNESS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF WHA'S MEMBERS. WHA'S WELLNESS MANAGER ALSO WORKS WITH SMALL COMPANIES UPON REQUEST. WELLNESS PRESENTATIONS PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO EACH EMPLOYER GROUPS NEEDS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON MODIFYING HEALTH BEHAVIOR, PREVENTING ILLNESS, AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO HEALTH RESOURCES. THIS IS DONE BY CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, GETTING INVOLVED IN EMPLOYER-SPONSORED WELLNESS CAMPAIGNS AND CHALLENGES, PROMOTING ONLINE WELLNESS RESOURCES, AND PARTICIPATING IN HEALTH FAIRS WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS. OUR ONLINE WELLNESS PROGRAM REACHES INDIVIDUALS BY OFFERING HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND TRACKING TOOLS. THE MAIN PURPOSE OF OUR WELLNESS PROGRAM IS TO EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS ON HEALTHY LIVING AND PUT THEM IN TOUCH WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. MEMBERS CAN ACCESS HEALTH RESOURCES THROUGH THE WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE WEBSITE WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WHA'S WELLNESS INITIATIVES REACH BEYOND WHA'S BASE OF APPROXIMATELY 125,000 MEMBERS. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND PROGRAMS AT THE EMPLOYER-GROUP LEVEL ARE OFFERED TO ALL EMPLOYEES REGARDLESS OF HEALTH PLAN AFFILIATION. HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION ARE FREELY GIVEN AT HEALTH EVENTS, AND WHA'S WELLNESS MANAGER APPEARS REGULARLY IN MEDIA DRIVEN CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING GIVING INTERVIEWS ON LOCAL TELEVISION NEWS PROGRAMS SEEN THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING AND ACTIVITY. THUS, WHA'S WELLNESS INITIATIVES REACH POTENTIALLY MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION. WHAFIT WHAFIT IS WHA'S OWN HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM, FORMED IN 2013, TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WHA'S APPROXIMATELY 190 EMPLOYEES. PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR CHANGES AMONG WHA'S EMPLOYEES BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY, AS THESE EMPLOYEES ARE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THAT WHA SERVES. WHA STANDS FOR NOT ONLY WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE, BUT IN THIS CONTEXT, WELLNESS, HEALTH AND ACTION. WHA AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ADDITIONALLY, WHA'S WELLNESS MANAGER LEADS A COORDINATED "FIT-FRIENDLY" WELLNESS PROGRAM WITH THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (AHA), WHICH BRINGS THE AHA'S VAST RESOURCES ON HEART-HEALTHY LIVING TO MANY WORKSITES IN THE REGION. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM THE AHA AND WHA HELP CREATE HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WHICH INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY, REDUCES ABSENTEEISM (DUE TO FEWER HEALTH PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY EMPLOYEES), AND LOWERS TURNOVER.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,218,135 including grants of $ 1,218,135 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS' MISSIONS THROUGH CHARITABLE GRANTS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY BEYOND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE MEMBER HEALTH SYSTEMS. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016, THE ORGANIZATION BUDGETED OVER $1,000,000 TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS WHICH BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING (1) A $100,000 GRANT TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FOR A COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAM, (2) A $100,000 GRANT TO THE CROCKER ART MUSEUM FOR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND (3) SPONSORSHIP OF HEALTHY KIDS DAY, WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR CHILDREN AND OFFERS FREE HEALTH, DENTAL AND VISION SCREENING FOR CHILDREN, AND FREE FLU SHOTS FOR MEMBERS OF ALL AGES. WHA SUPPORTS LOCAL COMMUNITIES. BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY IS AT THE CORE OF WHA'S BEING AND SO WE SUPPORT THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK. WHA HAS BEEN CONNECTING OUR SERVICES WITH THE NEEDS OF AREA RESIDENTS FOR MANY YEARS AND FOR ONE REASON- TO KEEP THEM, THEIR FAMILY, AND THEIR NEIGHBORS HEALTHY. IT IS OUR SINGULAR MISSION, AND BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN CONTINUE TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE, NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. WHA STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN THE FABRIC OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY SUPPORTING WORTHY LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. AS A LOCAL ORGANIZATION, ALMOST ALL OF OUR ECONOMIC IMPACT IS FELT IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA, FROM SALARIES TO PURCHASING TO CHARITABLE GIVING, WHA SUPPORTS PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE TREATMENT AND/OR PROMOTE HEALTH AND HEALING AS A RESPONSE TO IDENTIFIED COMMUNITY NEEDS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. IN PARTICULAR, WHA IS COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: HEALTH, AND WELLNESS NUTRITION, HEALTHY FAMILIES AND WELL-BEING ARE ALL CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION; ARTS, A HEALTHY COMMUNITY NOURISHES THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL; LOCAL SAFETY NET, SUPPORT FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE, AT-RISK MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY REINFORCES OUR COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE REGION; CIVIC LEADERSHIP, AS A LOCAL COMPANY, WE HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF OUR COMMUNITY RELATIONS. WHA IS A PARTNER TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS INCENTIVES. EACH YEAR, WHA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A VARIETY OF CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS, AS WELL AS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS EVENTS. RUN TO FEED THE HUNGRY - WHA IS THE TITLE SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT. IN 2015, SACRAMENTO'S RUN TO FEED THE HUNGRY WAS THE LARGEST THANKSGIVING DAY RACE IN THE COUNTRY, WITH ABOUT 30,000 PARTICIPANTS PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE PROVIDE 20 PERCENT OF THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE SACRAMENTO FOOD BANK AND FAMILY SERVICES. WHA'S SPONSORSHIP OF THE EVENT MAKES A HUGE IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY. BESIDES BEING A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT, WHA SPONSORS A COMPANY TEAM AND ENCOURAGES ALL EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE. THE RUN TO FEED THE HUNGRY IS A GREAT WAY TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE. GO RED FOR WOMEN WEAR RED DAY IN FEBRUARY, AHA START WALKING DAY, AHA HEART WALK. THE HEART WALK IS THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION'S PREMIERE EVENT FOR RAISING FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES FROM THIS COUNTRY'S NO 1 AND NO 5 KILLERS - HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEART-HEALTHY LIVING, THE HEART WALK CREATES AN ENVIRONMENT THAT'S FUN AND REWARDING FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. BESIDES BEING A SPONSOR OF THIS EVENT, WHA SPONSORS A COMPANY TEAM AND ENCOURAGES ALL EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE. THE HEART WALK IS A GREAT WAY TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE WORKPLACE. AHA GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON, COATS FOR KIDS, MARCH OF DIMES FUNDRAISER, WEAVE WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES, BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK DAY, KOMEN WALK FOR THE CURE, THE BREATHE CALIFORNIA BIKE TREK, SACRAMENTO PRIDE, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER LUNCHEON, EASTER SEALS DAFFODIL DAYS, WAY UP SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY GARDEN, RIVER CATS AND SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED WITH GRANTS, SACRAMENTO BALLET, $50,000, PASCO HR CONFERENCE, SOIL BORN FARMS- URBAN FARMING AND FOOD EDUCATION, $25,000 ANNUAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION FOR OUTDOOR TEACHING KITCHEN HEALTH FAIRS. WHA PROMOTES HEALTH FAIRS IN THE REGION, TO PROVIDE AND/OR PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES, SUCH AS CHOLESTEROL AND BLOOD-PRESSURE SCREENING, COOKING, WEIGHT-LOSS, EXERCISE AND SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WORK TO NOURISH MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WHA STRONGLY SUPPORTS MANY OF THE LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN OUR EIGHT-COUNTY SERVICE AREA BECAUSE THAT IS ONE WAY TO REACH SMALL AND LARGE EMPLOYERS AND MAKE THEM AWARE OF WHA HEALTH COVERAGE THAT MIGHT BE OPTIMAL FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. CONTRIBUTION OF WHA EMPLOYEES TO WHA'S COMMUNITY. WHA EMPLOYEES EXEMPLIFY OUR ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY OF "GIVING BACK" TO THOSE WE SERVE EACH YEAR, THEY DONATE MORE THAN 2,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVING ON BOARDS, WORKING IN SCHOOLS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF WAYS. WHA'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE AND ENRICH THE LIVES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY SUPPORTING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHA ANNOUNCES GIVING OPPORTUNITIES THAT HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE COMMUNITY. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION, WHA ENCOURAGES EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION, WHETHER THROUGH FINANCIAL DONATIONS, VOLUNTEER EFFORTS OR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES LIKE WEEKEND FUN RUNS AND AN ANNUAL BIKE TREK WITH SUPERVISOR APPROVAL, EMPLOYEES CAN ALSO ATTEND EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING REGULAR WORK HOURS. DOLLARS FOR DO-ERS. WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGES DOLLARS FOR DO-ERS PROGRAM WILL DONATE UP TO $100 PER YEAR TO A SELECTED CHARITY ON BEHALF OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE CONFIRMED THEIR VOLUNTEERISM OF 20 OR MORE HOURS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. WHA EMPLOYEE MATCHING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. WHA MATCHES EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE DONATIONS DOLLAR FOR-DOLLAR, UP TO $250 PER FISCAL YEAR PER EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEES CAN GIVE USING ONGOING PAY ROLL DEDUCTIONS OR ONE-TIME. CASH DONATIONS MUST BE MADE TO QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. OVER 100 WHA EMPLOYEES TOOK PART IN THE EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM, WITH DONATIONS THAT WERE MATCHED BY WHA IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,100. WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES 16 HOURS OF PAID TIME-OFF FOR BOTH PERSONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS GROUP TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES IN ADDITION TO PERSONAL VOLUNTEER TIME, EMPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND EIGHT REGULAR WORKING HOURS TO VOLUNTEER AT GROUP COMMUNITY PROGRAMS GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE ORGANIZES AT LEAST TWO GROUP VOLUNTEER PROJECTS EACH YEAR EMPLOYEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE UP TO EIGHT HOURS OF PAID TIME OFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE PROJECTS. WHA CEO INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WHA, GARRY MAISEL,SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY CHARITIES AND CAUSES, IN ADDITION TO IMPROVING HEALTHCARE FOR THE COMMUNITY AS AN ACTIVE BOARD MEMBER OF WHA.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses653,733,321

Form 990 (2015)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

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.............

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..............

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.................

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 V Click to see attachment

......

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.

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

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

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 VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

............

11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

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 X Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

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

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

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

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) ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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

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 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............

25a

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 ...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

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...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

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

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

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.............

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 VI Click to see attachment

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. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

1,774

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 ..................

194

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

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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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 or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

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

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

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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STEPHANIE MADSEN2349 GATEWAY OAKS DRIVE SUITE 100 Sacramento,CA95833 (916) 563-3193

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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 or note to any line 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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) Tammy Wilcox...................................................................... Chairman of the Board	1.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0	0
(2) James Goodnight MD...................................................................... Director(RETIRED - 09/01/2015)	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(3) Elnora Cameron...................................................................... Secretary	1.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		0	0	0
(4) Gary Passama...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(5) DR Shanaz Khambatta...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(6) Ann Madden - Rice...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(7) Maureen McKennan...................................................................... Vice Chairman	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(8) DR Alan Sockolov MD...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(9) Laurie Harting...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(10) Kevin Klockenga...................................................................... Director	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(11) DR MICHAEL HOOPER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.0 ................. 0.0	X			0	0	0
(12) Garry Maisel...................................................................... President & CEO	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		1,057,232	0	103,600
(13) Mariette Ruecker...................................................................... Treasurer & CFO	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		421,442	0	52,770
(14) William Figenshu...................................................................... Chief Sales Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	338,893	0	54,956
(15) Donald Hufford...................................................................... Chief Medical Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	381,061	0	62,977
(16) Rebecca Downing...................................................................... Chief Legal Officer	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	256,625	0	51,896
(17) Frederick Heron...................................................................... Chief Mktg & Brand Officer	32.0 ................. 0.0			X	225,191	0	45,719

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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)			(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) Glenn Hamburg........................................................................ Chief Client Services Officer	40.0 .......................0.0	X		245,571	0	26,800
(19) Ali Darugar........................................................................ Chief Information Officer	40.0 .......................0.0	X		229,526	0	44,497
(20) Elizabeth Hargett........................................................................ Sales Director	40.0 .......................0.0		X	179,901	0	31,016
(21) Mary Ingram........................................................................ Actuarial Services Director	40.0 .......................0.0		X	172,553	0	27,929
(22) Christopher Paul........................................................................ Senior Benefit Consultant	40.0 .......................0.0		X	161,710	0	24,911
(23) Christopher Morris........................................................................ Financial Analysis Manager	40.0 .......................0.0		X	157,279	0	29,759
(24) Keith Howes........................................................................ Human Resources Director	40.0 .......................0.0		X	151,516	0	22,840

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,978,500	0	579,670

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA, ONE SHIELDS AVENUE DAVIS,CA95616	MEDICAL SERVICES	129,395,159
DIGNITY HOSPITAL, 1090 GOLD CENTER DRIVE STE 300 RANCHO CORDOVA,CA95670	MEDICAL SERVICES	114,343,323
HILL PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP, 2409 CAMINO RAMON SAN RAMON,CA94583	MEDICAL SERVICES	65,441,117
DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL FOUNDATION, 3400 DATA CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CORDOVA,CA95670	MEDICAL SERVICES	49,159,868
NORTH BAY HEALTHCARE GROUP, 1200 B GALE WILSON BLVD FAIRFIELD,CA94533	MEDICAL SERVICES	28,073,803
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 97

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

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 above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		0

			Business Code
2a	PREMIUMS EARNED	524114	664,356,353	664,356,353
b	PPO PREMIUM REVENUE	524298	317,169		317,169
c	ADMINISTRATIVE INCOME	524292	270,610	270,610
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			664,944,132

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			155,576		0	155,576
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			0
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
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).....			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..			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..			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..			0
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME		900009	1,955			1,955
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,955
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			665,101,663	664,626,963	317,169	157,531

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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 or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	1,218,135	1,218,135
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	3,504,095	1,641,602	1,862,493
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
7	Other salaries and wages	12,158,420	9,892,438	2,265,982
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	342,183	272,517	69,666
9	Other employee benefits .......	2,033,321	1,564,521	468,800
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,066,129	828,084	238,045
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	17,830,032	17,285,515	544,517
b	Legal .........	270,982		270,982
c	Accounting ...........	184,117		184,117
d	Lobbying ...........	9,000		9,000
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)	601,345,713	601,345,713
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,273,932	2,273,932
13	Office expenses .......	2,741,280	1,189,891	1,551,389
14	Information technology ......	3,193,132	3,067,041	126,091
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	951,393	247,362	704,031
17	Travel ............	168,623	84,293	84,330
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	869,292	218,616	650,676
20	Interest ...........	411,671		411,671
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	1,017,591	901,446	116,145
23	Insurance ...	296,298		296,298
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	AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FEES	10,606,977	10,606,977
b	TAXES & OTHER	894,704	894,704
c	DMHC FEES	200,534	200,534
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	663,587,554	653,733,321	9,854,233	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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			52,460,798	1	46,454,266
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			7,850,234	2	5,076,177
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			0	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			3,495,817	4	1,194,054
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	109,962
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9,470,730	9	4,277,121
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	8,919,691
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	4,894,642	3,049,748	10c	4,025,049
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			6,462,735	11	6,165,509
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			11,126,998	15	16,176,218
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			93,917,060	16	83,478,356

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	12,516,620	17	10,143,632
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	13,273,198	19	18,821,369
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	60,818,635	25	45,702,917
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	86,608,453	26	74,667,918

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	7,308,607	27	8,810,438
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	0	28	0
29	Permanently restricted net assets	0	29	0
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	7,308,607	33	8,810,438
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	93,917,060	34	83,478,356

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

665,101,663

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

663,587,554

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,514,109

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

7,308,607

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-12,278

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

8,810,438

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Western Health Advantage

Employer identification number

68-0393304

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

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.

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)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

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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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(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 ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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	265,669	136,394	129,274
d	Equipment ...	7,571,898	4,123,410	3,448,489
e	Other ...	1,082,124	634,838	447,286
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				4,025,049

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) AFFORDABLE CARE ACT RECEIVABLE				6,772,463
(2) INTEREST RECEIVABLE				32,795
(3) INCOME TAX RECEIVABLE				835,798
(4) PHARMACY REBATE RECEIVABLE				4,665,979
(5) UC RISK ADJUSTMENT RECEIVABLE				1,655,189
(6) ESI GUARANTEE RECEIVABLE				250,112
(7) ESI CONSULTING RETAINER				15,000
(8) OTHER RECEIVABLES				1,948,882
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				16,176,218

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes	0
IBNR	8,907,181
CLAIMS PAYABLE	8,012,945
MEDICAL COST PAYABLE	11,586,241
CAPITATION PAYABLE	3,784,494
INTEREST PAYABLE	411,756
NOTES PAYABLE TO SPONSORS	13,000,300
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	45,702,917
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. 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

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) 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
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
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
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
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2	THE COMPANY FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES - OVERALL. THIS PRONOUNCEMENT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. THE COMPANY HAD RECOGNIZED A LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION RESULTING FROM A FEDERAL PERMANENT DIFFERENCE FOR WHICH THE DEDUCTIBILITY WAS UNCERTAIN. AS OF JUNE 30, 2014, THE COMPANY RECOGNIZED CUMULATIVE LIABILITIES OF APPROXIMATELY $2.6 MILLION FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND RELATED INTEREST. THE COMPANY RECOGNIZES ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE COMPANY DERECOGNIZED THE LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS AND RELATED INTEREST. THE COMPANY FILES TAX RETURNS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CALIFORNIA. ALL TAX PERIODS BEGINNING WITH THE TAX YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND THERE AFTER ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR U.S. PURPOSES, AND ALL TAX PERIODS BEGINNING WITH THE TAX PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND THEREAFTER ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR CALIFORNIA PURPOSES. THE COMPANY IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER TAX AUTHORITIES. SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED IN APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF ASC SUBTOPIC 740-10. THE CALCULATION OF THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES INVOLVES DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTIES IN THE APPLICATION OF COMPLEX TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IN DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, THE COMPANY REGULARLY ASSESSES THE POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS. HOWEVER, THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE TAX EXAMINATIONS, INCLUDING THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE OR THE TIMING OF ANY SUCH PAYMENTS UPON RESOLUTION OF THESE ISSUES, CANNOT BE PREDICTED WITH CERTAINTY. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY CANNOT BE CERTAIN THAT SUCH AMOUNT WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT THAN THAT WHICH IS REFLECTED IN THE COMPANY'S HISTORICAL INCOME TAX PROVISIONS AND ACCRUALS. SHOULD THE IRS OR OTHER TAX AUTHORITIES ASSESS ADDITIONAL TAXES AS A RESULT OF A FUTURE EXAMINATION, THE COMPANY MAY BE REQUIRED TO RECORD CHARGES TO OPERATIONS IN FUTURE PERIODS THAT COULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL POSITION, OR CASH FLOWS IN THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OR PERIODS.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART X, LINE 2

THE COMPANY FOLLOWS THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES - OVERALL. THIS PRONOUNCEMENT PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. THE COMPANY HAD RECOGNIZED A LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION RESULTING FROM A FEDERAL PERMANENT DIFFERENCE FOR WHICH THE DEDUCTIBILITY WAS UNCERTAIN. AS OF JUNE 30, 2014, THE COMPANY RECOGNIZED CUMULATIVE LIABILITIES OF APPROXIMATELY $2.6 MILLION FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND RELATED INTEREST. THE COMPANY RECOGNIZES ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE COMPANY DERECOGNIZED THE LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS AND RELATED INTEREST. THE COMPANY FILES TAX RETURNS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CALIFORNIA. ALL TAX PERIODS BEGINNING WITH THE TAX YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND THERE AFTER ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR U.S. PURPOSES, AND ALL TAX PERIODS BEGINNING WITH THE TAX PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND THEREAFTER ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR CALIFORNIA PURPOSES. THE COMPANY IS CURRENTLY NOT UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER TAX AUTHORITIES. SIGNIFICANT JUDGMENT IS REQUIRED IN APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF ASC SUBTOPIC 740-10. THE CALCULATION OF THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES INVOLVES DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTIES IN THE APPLICATION OF COMPLEX TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS. IN DETERMINING THE ADEQUACY OF THE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, THE COMPANY REGULARLY ASSESSES THE POTENTIAL SETTLEMENT OUTCOMES RESULTING FROM INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS. HOWEVER, THE FINAL OUTCOME OF THE TAX EXAMINATIONS, INCLUDING THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE OR THE TIMING OF ANY SUCH PAYMENTS UPON RESOLUTION OF THESE ISSUES, CANNOT BE PREDICTED WITH CERTAINTY. IN ADDITION, THE COMPANY CANNOT BE CERTAIN THAT SUCH AMOUNT WILL NOT BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT THAN THAT WHICH IS REFLECTED IN THE COMPANY'S HISTORICAL INCOME TAX PROVISIONS AND ACCRUALS. SHOULD THE IRS OR OTHER TAX AUTHORITIES ASSESS ADDITIONAL TAXES AS A RESULT OF A FUTURE EXAMINATION, THE COMPANY MAY BE REQUIRED TO RECORD CHARGES TO OPERATIONS IN FUTURE PERIODS THAT COULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL POSITION, OR CASH FLOWS IN THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OR PERIODS.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990.
lBullet

Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
Western Health Advantage

Employer identification number
68-0393304

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) ACADEMY OF FRIENDS 650 Fifth Street Suite 408 San Francisco,CA94107	94-3064135	501(c)(3)	25,000	AIDS Research
(2) ALF EXEMPLARY LEADERS 2495 Natomas Park Drive Suite 200 SACRAMENTO,CA95833	91-1792774	501(c)(3)	25,000	Leadership Education
(3) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 7272 Greenville Ave Dallas,TX952314596	13-5613797	501(c)(3)	100,000	Health Initiative
(4) B STREET THEATER MAINSTAGE 2711 B Street SACRAMENTO,CA95816	95-4047805	501(c)(3)	50,000	Theatre Arts Ed.
(5) BREATHE CALIFORNIA 909 12th Street SACRAMENTO,CA95814	94-1641240	501(c)(3)	15,000	Donation toward health care cost
(6) CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 8475 Jackson Road SACRAMENTO,CA95826	41-2191660	501(c)(3)	26,000	Donation
(7) CROCKER ART MUSEUM 216 O Street SACRAMENTO,CA95814	94-2552486	501(c)(3)	100,000	Donation
(8) DIGNITY HEALTH 185 Berry St Ste 300 San Francisco,CA94107	94-1196203	501(c)(3)	7,500	Sponsorship
(9) DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO 980 9th Street Suite 400 Sacramento,CA95814	68-0270320	501(c)(6)	7,500	Community Support
(10) Gifts To Share 915 I Street Sacramento,CA95814	94-2985546	501(C)(3)	18,500	Arts Program
(11) Sacramento Food Bank 3333 Third Ave Sacramento,CA95817	94-3315566	501(c)(3)	10,000	Food Bank support
(12) GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA 400 Capitol Mall Suite 2500 Sacramento,CA95814	46-5517841	501(c)(3)	100,000	Civic Leadership
(13) MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 100B Drakes Landing Road Suite 25 Greenbrae,CA94904	94-6127213	501(c)(3)	10,000	Sponsorship
(14) MERCY FOUNDATION 3400 Data Drive Rancho Cordova,CA95670	23-7072762	501(c)(3)	40,000	Health Neurological Institute
(15) MERISTEM 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd Fair Oaks,CA95628	47-1411177	501(c)(3)	25,000	Serves young adults on the autism spectrum
(16) MONDAVI CENTER UC DAVIS One Shields Ave Davis,CA95616	94-6036494	Government	100,000	Sponsorship
(17) RUN TO FEED THE HUNGRY 3333 Third Ave Sacramento,CA95817	94-3315566	501(c)(3)	60,000	Sponsorship
(18) SACRAMENTO ASIAN PACIFIC 2012 H St Ste 207 Sacramento,CA95811	68-0423644	501(c)(6)	17,500	Sponsorship
(19) SACRAMENTO BALLET ASSOCIATION 1631 K Street Sacramento,CA95814	94-1674349	501(c)(3)	65,000	Sponsorship
(20) SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN One Capitol Mall Suite 300 Sacramento,CA95814	94-0824600	501(c)(6)	12,500	Sponsorship
(21) SOIL BORN FARM URBAN PO Box 661175 SACRAMENTO,CA95866	20-0774693	501(c)(3)	25,000	Donation
(22) UC DAVIS FOUNDATION One Shields Ave Davis,CA95616	94-6081352	501(c)(3)	83,333	Sponsorship
(23) VALLEY VISION 2320 Broadway Sacramento,CA95818	94-3214572	501(c)(3)	7,500	Sponsorship
(24) WEAVE INC 1900 K Street SACRAMENTO,CA95811	94-2493158	501(c)(3)	35,000	Sponsorship

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2	THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TEAM EVALUATES POTENTIAL DONATIONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT HOW THE OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION ALIGNS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE TYPICALLY WELL-KNOWN ORGANIZATIONS WITH A STRONG REPUTATION FOR DOING GOOD WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. GRANTS ARE MADE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY.

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PART I, LINE 2

THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TEAM EVALUATES POTENTIAL DONATIONS TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT HOW THE OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION ALIGNS WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE TYPICALLY WELL-KNOWN ORGANIZATIONS WITH A STRONG REPUTATION FOR DOING GOOD WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. GRANTS ARE MADE FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Western Health Advantage

Employer identification number

68-0393304

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on 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 ............

Were any amounts reported on 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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Garry MaiselPresident & CEO	(i) (ii)	668,958 ------------- 0	334,920 ------------- 0	53,354 ------------- 0	91,392 ------------- 0	12,208 ------------- 0	1,160,832 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2Mariette RueckerTreasurer & CFO	(i) (ii)	281,353 ------------- 0	131,781 ------------- 0	8,308 ------------- 0	33,870 ------------- 0	18,900 ------------- 0	474,212 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3William FigenshuChief Sales Officer	(i) (ii)	256,126 ------------- 0	60,567 ------------- 0	22,200 ------------- 0	31,308 ------------- 0	23,648 ------------- 0	393,849 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4Donald HuffordChief Medical Officer	(i) (ii)	311,171 ------------- 0	59,923 ------------- 0	9,967 ------------- 0	37,530 ------------- 0	25,447 ------------- 0	444,038 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5Rebecca DowningChief Legal Officer	(i) (ii)	205,932 ------------- 0	39,891 ------------- 0	10,802 ------------- 0	26,855 ------------- 0	25,041 ------------- 0	308,521 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6Frederick HeronChief Mktg & Brand Officer	(i) (ii)	176,436 ------------- 0	33,781 ------------- 0	14,974 ------------- 0	22,384 ------------- 0	23,335 ------------- 0	270,910 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7Glenn HamburgChief Client Services Officer	(i) (ii)	199,122 ------------- 0	38,570 ------------- 0	7,879 ------------- 0	23,912 ------------- 0	2,888 ------------- 0	272,371 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8Elizabeth HargettSales Director	(i) (ii)	122,382 ------------- 0	47,515 ------------- 0	10,004 ------------- 0	7,104 ------------- 0	23,912 ------------- 0	210,917 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9Mary IngramActuarial Services Director	(i) (ii)	158,103 ------------- 0	11,723 ------------- 0	2,727 ------------- 0	6,893 ------------- 0	21,036 ------------- 0	200,482 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10Christopher PaulSenior Benefit Consultant	(i) (ii)	104,231 ------------- 0	50,246 ------------- 0	7,233 ------------- 0	1,670 ------------- 0	23,241 ------------- 0	186,621 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11Christopher MorrisFinancial Analysis Manager	(i) (ii)	145,561 ------------- 0	5,749 ------------- 0	5,969 ------------- 0	6,274 ------------- 0	23,485 ------------- 0	187,038 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12Keith HowesHuman Resources Director	(i) (ii)	129,921 ------------- 0	10,313 ------------- 0	11,282 ------------- 0	6,139 ------------- 0	16,701 ------------- 0	174,356 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13Ali DarugarChief Information Officer	(i) (ii)	194,372 ------------- 0	30,000 ------------- 0	5,154 ------------- 0	23,471 ------------- 0	21,026 ------------- 0	274,023 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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.

Return Reference	Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Question 1a	The organization paid $180 yearly health club dues for two officers, four key employees, and one highest compensated employee listed on Form 990 Part VII. These amounts have been included as nontaxable benefits in Schedule J, Part II, Column D.
Schedule J, Part I, Question 4b	The organization has a 457(f) plan whereby participants vest after 5 years, with immediate vesting upon death, disability, or involuntary termination without cause.

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Western Health Advantage

Employer identification number

68-0393304

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6	DIGNITY HEALTH, NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP, AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM ARE MEMBERS OF WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A	DIGNITY HEALTH, NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP, AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM HAVE RIGHTS TO ELECT AND REMOVE MOST BOARD MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B	DIGNITY HEALTH, NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GROUP, AND UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS HEALTH SYSTEM RETAIN THE APPROVAL RIGHTS AFFORDED MEMBERS FOR CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS (E.G. CHANGE IN BYLAWS).
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO AND FINANCE DIRECTOR WORK CLOSELY WITH OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE AND REVIEW THE RETURN, PRIOR TO PROVIDING THE DRAFT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C	ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH THE BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND RETURN. THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE RETURNED FORMS FOR COMPLIANCE. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCOVERED IT IS HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH REQUIRES INDIVIDUALS WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS ON THE ISSUE OF CONLFICT. IN ADDITION, THE CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER PRESENTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY CHANGES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF LEVEL EXECUTIVES AFTER RECEIVING A REPORT FROM AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT ADVISING AS TO THE LEVEL OF SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURES REQUIRES THAT THE BOARD DETERMINE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION BASED UPON INFORMATION SUFFICIENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VALUE OF SERVICES IS THE AMOUNT THAT WOULD ORDINARILY BE PAID FOR LIKE SERVICES BY LIKE ENTERPRISES, WHETHER TAXABLE OR TAX EXEMPT. UNDER LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES RELEVANT INFORMATION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, COMPENSATION LEVELS PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH TAXABLE AND TAX-EXEMPT, FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS, THE AVAILABILITY OF SIMILAR SERVICES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE APPLICABLE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS, AND ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS COMPETING FOR THE SERVICES OF THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON. ANY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO HAVE A CONFLICT CANNOT BE INCLUDED IN THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	WHILE FEDERAL TAX LAWS D0 NOT MANDATE THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CAPITATION TOTAL FEES:XXX-XX-XXXX
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:CLAIMS EXPENSE TOTAL FEES:XXX-XX-XXXX
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G	DESCRIPTION:MEDICAL ADMIN TOTAL FEES:5540169

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Western Health Advantage

Employer identification number

68-0393304

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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?
(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	Yes	No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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?
(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		Yes	No
(1) WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE COMMUNITY 2349 GATEWAY OAKS FRNE SUITE 100 SACRAMENTO,CA95833 87-0748090	Inactive	CA	NA	C CORP	0	0	100.000 %		No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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 related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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