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| form 990, part I, line 1 | CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF AND OVERSEE ORGANIZATIONS THAT: (A) ARRANGE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES, PRIMARILY ON A PRE-PAID BASIS, MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PROGRAMS DIRECTED PRIMARILY AT LOW INCOME RESIDENTS; (B) PROMOTE HEALTH MAINTENANCE THROUGH PROVIDING AND/OR ARRANGING FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES; AND/OR (C) PROMOTE POSITIVE REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING BETWEEN PROVIDERS AND CONSUMERS. THPI WILL MANAGE AND COORDINATE THE COMBINED ACTIVITIES OF TAHMO, THPP, AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES. THPI IS THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, INC. ("TAHMO") AND TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. ("THPP"). TAHMO IS A SECTION 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT OFFERS PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO INDIVIDUALS, SMALL GROUPS, LARGE GROUPS AND MEDICARE AND MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES, PRIMARILY IN MASSACHUSETTS. TAHMO IS ALSO THE PARENT OF ADDITIONAL TUFTS HEALTH PLAN SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES THAT ALSO PROVIDE HEALTH PLAN COVERAGE AND RELATED SERVICES. THPP IS A SECTION 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT OFFERS PREPAID HEALTH PLANS TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND. THPI'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPERVISING, OVERSEEING, AND APPROVING STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TAHMO, THPP, AND THE OTHER ENTITIES IN THE TUFTS HEALTH PLAN ENTERPRISE. THPI'S ACTIVITIES ARE CARRIED OUT PRINCIPALLY THROUGH THE WORK OF ITS GOVERNING BOARD AND COMMITTEES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THPI'S PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF AND OVERSEE ORGANIZATIONS THAT: (A) ARRANGE FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES, PRIMARILY ON A PRE-PAID BASIS, MANAGED CARE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PROGRAMS DIRECTED PRIMARILY AT LOW INCOME RESIDENTS; (B) PROMOTE HEALTH MAINTENANCE THROUGH PROVIDING AND/OR ARRANGING FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES; AND/OR (C) PROMOTE POSITIVE REGIONAL HEALTH PLANNING BETWEEN PROVIDERS AND CONSUMERS. THPI'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPERVISING, OVERSEEING, AND APPROVING STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR TAHMO, THPP, AND THE OTHER ENTITIES IN THE TUFTS HEALTH PLAN ENTERPRISE. |
| form 990, part vi, line 2 | FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL EILEEN AUEN PETER DROTCH Through June 5, 2018 THOMAS P. O'NEILL, III BERTRAM SCOTT IRINA SIMMONS ROBERT SPELLMAN MARY ANNA SULLIVAN, M.D. FRANK TORTI, M.D. GREG TRANTER SUSAN WINDHAM BANNISTER JEFF WEISS - Through August 31, 2018 MICHAEL MCCOLGAN DEREK ABRUZZESE Through June 5, 2018 MARC BACKON Through June 5, 2018 PATRICIA BLAKE Through June 5, 2018 TRACEY CARTER Through June 5, 2018 LYDIA GREENE Through June 5, 2018 MAURICE HEBERT Through June 5, 2018 PAUL KASUBA, M.D. Through June 5, 2018 UMESH KURPAD MARY O'TOOLE MAHONEY, ESQ. MARC SPOONER Through June 5, 2018 PATRICIA TREBINO Through June 5, 2018 ROLAND PRICE KRISTIN LEWIS Through June 5, 2018 Jean Yang January 8, 2018 through June 5, 2018 Charlotte Golar Richie As of June 6, 2018 Todd Whitbeck As of June 6, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS HEALTH PLAN FOUNDATION, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL THOMAS P. O'NEILL, III MARY MAHONEY UMESH KURPAD ROLAND PRICE LYDIA GREENE Charlotte Golar Richie As of June 6, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS ASSOCIATED HEALTH PLANS, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL PAUL KASUBA Through June 5, 2018 PATRICIA TREBINO MARY MAHONEY UMESH KURPAD ROLAND PRICE PATRICIA BLAKE- Through June 5, 2018 TRACEY CARTER Through June 5, 2018 MARC SPOONER Through June 5, 2018 ROBERT SPELLMAN DEREK ABRUZZESE Through June 5, 2018 LYDIA GREENE Through June 5, 2018 MAURICE HEBERT Through June 5, 2018 MARC BACKON Through June 5, 2018 KRISTIN LEWIS - Through June 5, 2018 Jean Yang January 8, 2018 through June 5, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TOTAL HEALTH PLAN, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL UMESH KURPAD MARY MAHONEY ROLAND PRICE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS INSURANCE COMPANY: THOMAS CROSWELL MARY MAHONEY UMESH KURPAD ROLAND PRICE TRICIA TREBINO ROBERT SPELLMAN Tracey Carter As of June 6, 2018 Maurice Hebert June 6, 2018 through September 14, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS BENEFIT ADMINISTRATORS, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL MARY MAHONEY UMESH KURPAD ROLAND PRICE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS BROKERAGE CORPORATION, INC: THOMAS CROSWELL MARY MAHONEY UMESH KURPAD ROLAND PRICE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER FOR TUFTS HEALTH PUBLIC PLANS, INC. THOMAS CROSWELL UMESH KURPAD MARY MAHONEY ROLAND PRICE MARC SPOONER - Through June 5, 2018 Jean Yang January 8, 2018 through June 5, 2018 Tracey Carter As of June 6, 2018 Maurice Hebert June 6, 2018 through September 14, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER FOR INTEGRA PARTNERS HOLDINGS, INC.: THOMAS CROSWELL UMESH KURPAD GREG TRANTOR THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A MANAGER OF THE BOARD MANAGERS OF CAREPARTNERS OF CONNECTICUT HOLDING, LLC: DEREK ABRUZZESE PATRICIA BLAKE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER OF CAREPARTNERS OF CONNECTICUT, INC: DEREK ABRUZZES PATRICIA BLAKE ROLAND PRICE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER OF TUFTS HEALTH FREEDOM PLANS, INC: DEREK ABRUZZESE MARC SPOONER ROLAND PRICE Marc Backon April 13, 2018 through June 10, 2018 THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER AND/OR OFFICER OF TUFTS HEALTH FREEDOM INSURANCE COMPANY: DEREK ABRUZZESE MARC SPOONER ROLAND PRICE Marc Backon April 13, 2018 through June 10, 2018 |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 8B | FOR MAJORITY OF THE TIME, THE ORGANIZATION CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS MEETINGS HELD AND WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY ITS COMMITTEES. HOWEVER, ON LIMITED OCCASIONS, A COMMITTEE MAY HAVE A SERIES OF CONFERENCE CALLS AND MINUTES FOR THOSE CALLS ARE NOT APPROVED UNTIL THE NEXT IN-PERSON MEETING, WHICH MAY BE MORE THAN SIXTY DAYS LATER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B | PROCESS USED TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED IN THE TUFTS HEALTH PLAN FINANCE DEPARTMENT, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM OUR EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS, ERNST & YOUNG. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNANCE MANAGER, COMPLIANCE & PRIVACY OFFICER, AND INTERNAL LEGAL COUNSEL. CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE FORM ARE REVIEWED BY A NUMBER OF SENIOR MANAGERS; OUR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REVIEWS THE FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY. ONCE THE FORM IS COMPLETE, IN NOVEMBER 2019, IT IS FORWARDED ON TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IT IS THEN SUBMITTED FOR FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C | MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE TUFTS HEALTH PLAN (THPI) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND REVISED AS NEEDED. THE POLICY REQUIRES MANAGERS,DIRECTORS, AVPS, VPS, SVPS, EVPS, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ATTEST ANNUALLY THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY THE POLICY. IT ALSO REQUIRES THEM TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, LISTING ANY OUTSIDE RELATIONSHIPS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL AND/OR BOARD RELATIONSHIPS, THAT THEY OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAVE WITH THPI'S SUPPLIERS, PURCHASERS, PROVIDERS AND/OR COMPETITORS. THERE IS A PROTOCOL TO REVIEW ANY DISCLOSURE THAT MIGHT BE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALSO, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT THE OFFER BY AN OUTSIDE ENTITY OF GIFTS OVER $100, HONORARIA OR COVERAGE OF BUSINESS EXPENSES TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND A SENIOR LEADER. BOTH MUST APPROVE BEFORE ACCEPTANCE IS ALLOWED. THE LEVELS OF REVIEW ARE: - FOR BOARD MEMBERS, THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO, AND BOARD AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR - ONCE DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED, THEY ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE GOVERNANCE MANAGER AND TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. - FOR TUFTS HEALTH PLAN MANAGEMENT, THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE & ETHICS OFFICER, AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER. DISCLOSURES THAT NEED FURTHER REVIEW ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, A TRANSACTION WITH THE ENTITY WITH WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE OBSERVED: 1. THE CONFLICTING INTEREST IS FULLY DISCLOSED; 2. THE PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY PRESENT INFORMATION, BUT THEN SHALL BE EXCUSED FROM FURTHER DISCUSSION AND FROM THE DECISION REGARDING APPROVING SUCH TRANSACTION; 3. IF PRACTICAL, A COMPETITIVE BID OR COMPARABLE VALUATION EXISTS; AND 4. THE BOARD (OR A DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE THEREOF OR BOARD APPOINTEE) OR THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE & ETHICS OFFICER HAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL NEW HIRES, AND ALL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, COMPLETE COMPLIANCE TRAINING THAT ADDRESSES CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO ATTEST THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTING RELATIONSHIPS THAT THEY HAVE NOT DISCLOSED TO THE PROPER LEVEL OF MANAGEMENT AND TO THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") OF TUFTS HEALTH PLAN, INC. (TUFTS HP OR THE "COMPANY") REVIEWS AND ADMINISTERS TOTAL REMUNERATION OPPORTUNITIES, POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND MAJOR CHANGES IN TUFTS HP'S BENEFIT PLANS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVES OF THE COMPANY (THE "EXECUTIVES" - THESE INCLUDE THE CEO AND ALL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS), AS WELL AS TO THE GENERAL AUDITOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE & ETHICS OFFICER, AND ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR GROUPS THE COMMITTEE DEEMS APPROPRIATE BASED ON ITS INTERPRETATION OF THE DEFINITION OF "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" IN SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FOR CEO COMPENSATION, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED BELOW AND RECOMMENDS THE CEO'S COMPENSATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CEO FOR OTHER EXECUTIVES, AND PROVIDES A REPORT TO THE FULL BOARD ON THIS INFORMATION. IT IS THE BOARD'S INTENTION THAT THE COMMITTEE WILL PERFORM ITS DUTIES IN A MANNER THAT WILL ESTABLISH A PRESUMPTION THAT THE TOTAL REMUNERATION OFFERED TO EXECUTIVES AND OTHER "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" ARE REASONABLE. COMPARABILITY DATA AND REASONABLENESS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO EXECUTIVES OF THE COMPANY ARE INTENDED TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH, AND IN REASONABLE COMPARISON TO, THOSE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED BY ORGANIZATIONS IN THOSE BUSINESS SECTORS WITH WHICH THE COMPANY COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT. THE BOARD BELIEVES THAT SUCH COMPETITORS ARE NOT LIMITED TO OTHER HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS AND THAT COMPARISONS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE COMPENSATION PRACTICES OF A CROSS-SECTION OF BUSINESS SECTORS IN BOTH FOR-PROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WHEN APPROPRIATE. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE DATA AS NECESSARY, AND ALSO USES AVAILABLE SOURCES OF INDEPENDENT DATA ON COMPENSATION. PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLISHED SURVEY SOURCES WILL BE APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE BASED ON ITS REASONABLE DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE MAY ALSO RELY ON MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND OUTSIDE ADVISORS,CONSULTANTS, AND COUNSEL TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA REPORTS, ANALYSIS, AND OPINIONS WITH RESPECT TO COMPENSATION-RELATED MATTERS. THE DATA REVIEWED CONSISTS OF COMPARABLE, RELEVANT MARKET DATA FOR THE COMPANY'S POSITIONS FROM PUBLISHED SURVEYS, AND OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCES, OF HEALTH AND MANAGED CARE INSTITUTIONS AND THE GENERAL INDUSTRY. OTHER SURVEYS OF SPECIALIZED SKILL SETS OR EMPLOYEE ATTRIBUTES CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY, E.G., ACTUARIAL, LEGAL, ETC., ARE ALSO INCORPORATED AS NEEDED, ALONG WITH GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCES TO THE BOSTON AND NEW ENGLAND LABOR MARKETS. THE COMMITTEE WILL RELY ON THIS MARKET DATA TO ASSESS, DETERMINE, AND VALIDATE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVES. THE COMMITTEE USES THIS DATA IN ITS REVIEW OF: - SETTING BASE SALARIES - IN LIGHT OF MARKET DATA AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE, BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCES, AND PERSONAL SKILLS. BASE SALARY WILL BE SET SO THAT THE TARGETED POSITIONING OF AN EXECUTIVE IS AT THE 50TH PERCENTILE FOR EACH POSITION. ACTUAL BASE SALARY MAY VARY BASED ON SKILLS, BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE. - ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION - THE COMPANY'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE COMPETITIVE AND REASONABLE OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THE TERMS OF AN EXECUTIVE ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN FOR THE SELECTED POSITIONS WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ACHIEVING PERFORMANCE GOALS THAT REFLECT THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE COMPANY, AND THE STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE COMPANY FOR THE PERFORMANCE YEAR. THE COMMITTEE MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A PRESUMPTION THAT THE TOTAL REMUNERATION OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED TO EXECUTIVES ARE REASONABLE; AS SUCH PRESUMPTION IS CONTEMPLATED IN SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. IN ESTABLISHING THE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS, THE COMMITTEE MAY ENGAGE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL, COMPENSATION EXPERTS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND OTHER EXPERTS AND ADVISORS. TIMING EXECUTIVE BENCHMARKING IS COMPLETED EVERY TWO YEARS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S PURVIEW BY THE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT ENGAGED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. TO COMPLETE THE ANALYSIS, THE CONSULTANT: - COLLECTED RELEVANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS, COMPLEXITY, STRUCTURE, SIZE, AND SCOPE, AS WELL AS RELEVANT BACKGROUND ON THE EXECUTIVES' DUTIES AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES; - DETERMINED THE SURVEY SOURCES TO USE IN THE ANALYSIS, BASED ON THE COMPANY'S COMPETITIVE MARKET FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE); - MATCHED THE COMPANY'S EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IN THE SURVEYS BASED ON THE COMPANY'S SIZE COMPLEXITY, AND SCOPE, AS WELL AS ACCORDING TO SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS; - VALIDATED THE SURVEY SOURCES AND MARKET MATCHES WITH THE INTERNAL COMPENSATION TEAM TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY; - REVIEWED, COMPILED, AND SUMMARIZED THE DATA IN REPORT FORM. THE REPORT SUMMARIZING THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS WAS PRESENTED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION. DOCUMENTATION A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSIONS AND DELIBERATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEE. COPIES OF ALL MEETING MATERIALS DISTRIBUTED PRIOR TO AND DURING THE MEETING ARE MAINTAINED IN THE CORPORATE RECORDS ALONG WITH MEETING MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 | PROCESS FOR MAKING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE PUBLICLY FILED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. OUR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. OUR ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATES ARE POSTED ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:OUTSIDE LABOR TOTAL FEES:216409 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G | DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:161273 |
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