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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
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Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
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| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A-D | EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS I. Introduction A. About Kaiser Permanente Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. We were created to meet the challenge of providing American workers with medical care during the Great Depression and World War II, when most people could not afford to go to a doctor. Since our beginnings, we have been committed to helping shape the future of healthcare. Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Kaiser Permanente's integrated health care model means we seamlessly provide care and coverage together with a wide range of services under one roof, whether in a Kaiser Permanente medical office or hospital, or at a contracted facility. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health. B. Kaiser Permanente's Approach to Community Health At Kaiser Permanente, we recognize that where we live, work, learn, and play has a big impact on our health and well-being. We are driven by our mission to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. To be our healthiest we need more than high-quality medical care, we need to improve the conditions for health and equity in the communities we serve. This means addressing all the factors that affect health, such as having a safe place to live, enough money to pay the bills, and access to healthy meals. Kaiser Permanente community investments and partnerships address the factors that impact health and well-being. C. Kaiser Permanente's Total Contribution Kaiser Permanente provided $3.1 billion in 2023 to improve the health of our communities. The amounts attributable to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington is $104 million as follows: - Financial Assistance at cost - $21M - Medicaid - $54.4M - Community health improvement services and community benefit operations- $2.8M - Health Professions Education - $11M - Research - $9.7M - Cash and in-kind contributions from community benefit - $5.3M In addition to our direct spend, we also leverage assets from across Kaiser Permanente to help us achieve our mission to improve the health of communities. This includes our widely recognized activities around supplier diversity, socially responsible investing and environmental stewardship. |
| II.Health Access | Ensuring health access means serving those most in need of health care through Medicaid, medical financial assistance, charitable health coverage, and other forms of subsidized care and coverage. It also means connecting people with wrap-around social services, healthy meals, affordable homes, safe playgrounds, and supportive schools. For many low-income people without access to health care coverage, or for those who lose their jobs and can't maintain health care coverage, an emergency room is often the only place they receive care. At Kaiser Permanente, we're working to change that with programs that lower financial barriers by providing deeply subsidized health coverage and medical financial assistance for care. We also provide information about how to access and qualify for public programs such as Medicaid and financial assistance through the marketplace to individuals who may be eligible. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington supports the health access needs of our communities through a combination of coverage and care programs. We provide coverage to low-income populations through our participation in government programs like Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP). Similarly, we provide care to low-income populations through our treatment of Medicaid and CHIP enrollees, and second, via the Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) program, which is Kaiser Permanente's traditional charity care or financial assistance program (FAP). For Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and all of its subsidiary health plans, the main way to address health access challenges is by absorbing the cost of the coverage and care programs described above. A. Coverage Having health coverage means consistent access to comprehensive and continuous medical and preventative services for people to get and stay healthy, a much better alternative to episodic care at emergency departments. KP is committed to advancing equity and removing disparities in access to coverage and health outcomes. i. Coverage provided through Medicaid, CHIP and other government programs The Affordable Care Act has had a far-reaching impact on the landscape of government-sponsored programs, as these options have become a key source of health coverage for a significant portion of the US population. Kaiser Permanente has organizational strategies to enable individuals with low incomes to obtain and/or retain health coverage through Medicaid, CHIP or other government programs. At the end of 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington was providing care to over 28,000 people through its Medicaid Managed Care contracts with other health plans. B. Care To get and/or stay healthy, people need access to high quality care by providers they trust. This care must include preventative services and required medications so that people can avoid ending up in the emergency room or requiring more extensive services down the line. Kaiser Permanente helps low-income populations gain access to this type of care by leveraging the full scope of its integrated delivery system, including not only critical hospital-based services but also outpatient primary, specialty and pharmacy services. i. Care provided through Medicaid, CHIP and other government programs Kaiser Permanente provides a wide range of health care services to individuals enrolled in Medicaid, CHIP and other government programs, regardless of whether they are assigned to Kaiser Permanente or not. In addition to the individuals who received health coverage in 2023 due to Kaiser Permanente's participation in these government programs, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington also subsidized care to people who are enrolled in these programs but not formally assigned to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. ii. Care subsidized by Medical Financial Assistance (MFA) KP's Medical Financial Assistance program (MFA) improves health care access for people with limited incomes and resources and is fundamental to Kaiser Permanente's mission. Our MFA program helps low-income, uninsured, and underinsured patients receive access to care. The program provides temporary financial assistance or free care to patients who receive health care services from our providers, regardless of whether they have health coverage or are uninsured. Eligibility for financial assistance is based on financial need. In general, patients whose household income is at or below 300%, and in some regions up to 400%, of the federal poverty limit are eligible for the MFA program. Patients who are experiencing high medical expenses as compared to their income may be eligible under high medical expenses criteria, regardless of household income. The MFA program covers emergency and medically necessary health care services, pharmacy services and products, and medical supplies provided at Kaiser Permanente facilities (such as hospitals, medical centers, and medical office buildings), at Kaiser Permanente outpatient pharmacies, or by Kaiser Permanente providers. Over the course of 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington subsidized care for a total of 13,600 people through the MFA program. C. Safety-Net Partnerships Kaiser Permanente also increases access to health care in the community by establishing safety net partnerships. Safety net providers are a mix of public hospitals, community-based organizations such as federally qualified health centers, and other health care organizations. Safety-net health care providers provide care for patients who have low incomes and/or are uninsured regardless of their ability to pay. In Kaiser Permanente service areas, federally qualified health centers serve the uninsured, Medicaid, and other vulnerable populations. Strengthening the safety net advances our mission to improve the conditions for health and equity in the community. Our communities' most vulnerable populations, including a disproportionate number of low-income people of color, rely on the safety net for their health care needs. Our support ensures that communities have access to a strong safety net that can equitably meet patients' needs and improve health outcomes for low-income patients including people experiencing homelessness. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded $725,000 to Project Access Northwest, of which $250,000 was paid in 2023 to support specialty care coordination in Washington's King, Kitsap, and Snohomish County. This program is aimed to serve individuals in the three counties who live at or below 300% of the federal poverty level and do not have access to health insurance. Project Access Northwest will expand its range of specialty services and providers by creating a network of pro-bono counselors to serve individuals and families with anxiety, depression, and trauma, and other mental-emotional challenges including providing talk therapy at no cost to the client. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington also awarded $500,000 to Seattle Center Foundation of which $250,000 was paid in 2023 to support the Seattle/King County Clinic's efforts to provide free dental, vision, medical and behavioral health care. The Seattle/King County Clinic has built a reputation as a safe space for people to access care, as no documentation is required from patients. Interpretive services are available in more than 50 languages and patients receive follow-up care when diagnoses such as cancer or cataracts are made, as well as connections to community resources such as food and housing support. |
| III.Community Health | At Kaiser Permanente, we are working to improve the conditions for health and equity in communities by addressing the root causes of health, such as economic opportunity, affordable housing, safe and supportive schools, and a healthy environment. These improvements grow from our collaboration with each community to co-design and co-create solutions that truly make a positive impact. A. Economic Opportunity Inclusive economic growth is critical to both individual and community health. When there is a lack of economic opportunity in communities, the prospects for upward social mobility are diminished, often resulting in poorer health and higher mortality rates for people living in those communities. By contrast, economic growth and opportunity provides individuals with jobs, income, a sense of purpose, and opportunities to improve their circumstances overtime. Kaiser Permanente recognizes that the way we do business can support economic opportunity in local communities through how we hire, purchase, build our facilities and partner with communities. Some ways that we're helping revitalize and grow our communities by strengthening economic opportunity include: - Providing good jobs to individuals facing barriers to employment through high-impact hiring and workforce pipeline efforts. - Pursuing a social impact investment strategy to support impact investments aimed at addressing key social issues that have a significant impact on health. - Purchasing goods and services from local, diverse, small businesses and seeking out vendor partners with missions and business practices that align with our own. - Building new facilities with an emphasis on positive local community impact, including neighborhood revitalization, and deep community engagement. - Partnering with community organizations to grow local business capacity, increase access to good jobs, and support stable, quality, affordable housing. Kaiser Permanente is also deepening our efforts to get at the heart of inequities, addressing systemic racism, breaking cycles of trauma, and creating economic opportunities for communities that have endured decades of underinvestment. We are working with these communities to overcome systemic and structural economic disadvantage and supporting the resiliency of businesses owned by Black and other historically underrepresented individuals, recognizing that it will require sustained efforts to increase access to business capital and build capacity for growth. Success for these communities requires intentional, long-term investment, and ongoing work to dismantle racist systems that create barriers to success. In addition, Kaiser Permanente is working to expand access to education and career pathways in health care. We support programs and initiatives that provide clear education and career pathways, in health care and mental health, especially for people of color, who have historically faced gaps in income and earning potential. This includes helping professionals graduate into allied health careers, public health fellowship opportunities, and providing local grants to support people with access to opportunities for higher education and job training programs. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded $375,000 to the Washington Alliance for Better Schools of which $125,000 was paid in 2023 to serve school districts across the Puget Sound region in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, as well as newly added Spokane Public Schools. The organization will provide programs for students, families, and educators, with a focus on impacting BIPOC and underserved communities. Educators will be provided access to industry professionals and workplaces to provide students with career connected learning. BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee families gain access to holistic, culturally relevant resources to help them support their children's academic and social emotional needs. Additionally, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded $320,000 to Treehouse of which $90,000 was paid in 2023 to support their Graduation Success and Launch Success programs which provide a continuum of support from high school to age 25 for youth who have experienced foster care. Together these programs support high school completion, build self-determination, equip youth will skills towards independence and financial stability in partnership with Change Machine, and provide for basic needs and safety net resources. B. Housing for Health Without a safe place to call home, it's nearly impossible to focus on basic health and medical needs. For years, Kaiser Permanente has led efforts to end homelessness and preserve affordable housing. We do this by investing in solutions, helping shape public policy, and forming innovative partnerships. Inadequate housing contributes to several health problems, including chronic diseases, injuries, and poor mental health. Housing security is a crucial health issue for disadvantaged populations, such as low-income communities and communities of color. Working to solve housing insecurity is part of Kaiser Permanente's focus on improving equitable conditions for people of color in America. We are addressing historical disinvestment in our communities, which is directly tied to racism and racial inequities. This kind of disinvestment and lack of economic opportunity can impact affordable housing. Through innovative partnerships and strategic investments, Kaiser Permanente is working to bridge the unique strengths of the health and housing sectors, to strengthen neighborhoods, drive equitable health outcomes and help communities thrive. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington continued its support of Kaiser Permanente's Thriving Communities Fund which utilizes impact investments focused on drivers of health. The fund focuses on affordable housing and advancing economic opportunity, in alignment with Kaiser Permanente's mission to improve length and quality of life, as well as equity of health outcomes in local communities. Impact investing seeks to promote sustainable, systemic change for our communities' most underserved populations. |
| C.Thriving Schools | At Kaiser Permanente, we're committed to not only delivering great health care but also creating communities where people can be healthy in all the places they live, learn, work, and play. Thriving Schools brings together Kaiser Permanente's extensive health care expertise and our partnerships with nationally recognized and trusted organizations working to support K-12 school systems to be a beacon of health in their community. Thriving Schools takes an integrated approach to school health, curating the best thinking and guidance on how to keep students, staff, teachers, and families healthy across four dimensions of health: physical health, mental health, social health, and equity and access. Taking an integrated approach to health means supporting schools and districts in advancing their wellness and educational goals by incorporating health-related strategies into school and district improvement efforts. Like the communities in which they sit, schools often reflect a diversity of cultures, beliefs, and experiences. As such, the services and opportunities they provide must ensure that all students and staff are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Thriving Schools' integrated approach explicitly addresses equity and inclusion, both in the assessment tools we use, and in the resources, we offer for school staff and district leaders. Kaiser Permanente's Educational Theatre has inspired and empowered millions of students and adults in communities across the United States to make healthy choices. Educational Theatre offers a wide range of award-winning, no-cost theatrical programs that engage and inspire students, teachers, and staff to make healthy choices. These award-winning virtual performances and workshops address important health topics that enhance our comprehensive approach to social health, mental health, and resilience. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded $600,000 of which approximately $200,000 was paid in 2023 to NAMI Washington to advance mental health education for and about youth in seven Washington counties. They provide advocacy services and coordinate the delivery of education, support, and recovery services for residents across the state. This funding will allow the organization to continue school-based and community programming with three King County affiliates and the Spokane County affiliate, while expanding the program to affiliates in the other counties within Washington's core service area. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington also collaborated with Washington School-Based Health Alliance to advocate for, support, and improve school-based health care for K-12 students in Washington state. This support will continue to provide leadership in this work in Washington and to increase the capacity of the school-based health field in response to the growth in funding and demand for school-based health centers (SBHCs) and school-based health services during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Capacity-building will include hosting virtual trainings and communities of practice, developing further guidance and resources for SBHC planning, providing geographically and culturally responsive technical assistance, and offering on-site support for SBHCs across the state, including in southwest Washington. Additionally, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington continued its partnership with Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc. to support school districts in under-resourced communities with implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes that will improve the health and well-being of students, staff, teachers, and families. Alliance for Healthier Generation uses an integrated approach to support the social health, mental health, physical health, and equity and access needs of school stakeholders. Their programs are delivered in-person and virtually in partnership to various school districts including Tacoma Public Schools, Renton and North Thurston School Districts. D. Community Support Hub Social determinants of health - the conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play - affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. Access to quality health care is critical, but social factors, such as lack of safe housing and transportation, inadequate education or job opportunities, and poor access to good nutrition and physical activity, inevitably create barriers to health and wellbeing. While many social resources may exist in a community or through government programs, they are often unknown to those most in need and disconnected from one another even when serving the same person, creating confusion and exacerbating stress for communities. We launched the Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub in 2023 as a support center dedicated to helping people meet their basic needs so they can achieve good health. The Kaiser Permanente Community Support Hub's resource directory is a searchable database of tens of thousands of community-based programs and services that anyone can explore online at kp.org/communityresources at their own convenience. It is accessible anytime for anyone seeking help with basic needs - members and nonmembers alike - to explore and connect with social services and assistance programs in their communities. The hub operates with a proactive service model, using text, email, and phone outreach to facilitate social health screenings and offer support connecting to local community-based resources and public benefits. The hub also operates a toll-free call center. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded $300,000 to Thurston County Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the Thurston Unite Us Referral and Networking Platform Project. This project will assess the feasibility and viability for deploying the Unite Us platform across community-based organizations (CBOs) in Thurston County Washington and formulate a deployment and adoption plan for CBOs that are ready and able to sustain use of the Unite Us platform. This project will yield better health outcomes for historically disadvantaged individuals and groups. E. Food and Nutrition Security Kaiser Permanente's comprehensive approach to food and nutrition security includes transforming the economic, social, and policy environments connected to food so that people across the nation can access and afford healthy food. To help address the food needs of its communities, Kaiser Permanente has invested in the improvement of food and nutrition security and helped with applications for federal nutrition programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Kaiser Permanente continues to work with community partners to provide free, nutritious meals in low-income communities. We also joined health and nutrition experts from around the country to share results and best practices about Food is Medicine programs to advance the evidence base for food and nutrition programs in health care and establish food-based interventions as standard health care practices. In 2023, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington awarded six community-based organizations over $1.78M of which over $608,000 was paid in 2023 in support of the School-Community Partnerships Initiative. The funding will support school districts and community-based organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) who are partnering to create sustainable food access solutions for BIPOC families in under-resourced communities. These additional resources would increase the capacity of BIPOC-led community-based organizations to scale food distribution in convenient locations that are culturally and linguistically affirming. This partnership could pave the way to more equitable health and education outcomes for food insecure youth of color. |
| IV.Policy and Systems | A. Advancing Systems Change Through Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington's ongoing partnerships with community organizations, municipal leaders, and public health champions, we are working to incorporate health, equity and sustainability considerations into public policy and the built environment in ways that influence how neighborhoods take shape and grow. Since 2018, we have partnered with the de Beaumont Foundation, a leader in public health philanthropy, to help U.S. cities thrive through the CityHealth initiative. CityHealth tracks and reports on proven policy solutions and works with cities to advance policies that achieve community health priorities. Through this relationship, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington leverages its deep expertise in health policy, government relations, and community-based prevention to accelerate cities' efforts to improve people's health and quality of life. The policy menu includes affordable housing trusts, complete streets, earned sick leave, eco-friendly purchasing, flavored tobacco restrictions, greenspace, healthy food purchasing, healthy rental housing, high-quality and accessible pre-K, legal support for renters, safer alcohol sales, and smoke free indoor air. For Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, this partnership complements the organization's established approach to community health - bringing together health leaders, clinicians and community partners to help solve the social, economic and environmental health challenges facing the residents who live in the communities it serves. As an organization, Kaiser Permanente regularly looks at the issues that impact the health and well-being of our members and communities. Gun violence is an urgent public health issue in the United States. In 2022, we launched the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education. The center is focused on funding equity-centered researchers to support their work focusing on impacted and historically underserved communities. This includes studies on innovative community-based solutions and clinical interventions to address the long-term physical, mental, and emotional consequences of gun violence. The education component of the center is focused on collaborating with community-based organizations to bring a deeper understanding of the root causes of gun violence, its, impacts, and solutions to advocates in health care, business, policy-making, the community, and beyond. In January 2023, Kaiser Permanente made a commitment to the center to support scientific research, provide health-focused public education, as well as scale innovative evidence-based, community-centered interventions that address and prevent gun violence. Kaiser Permanente is also committed to strengthening our public health system and ensuring the U.S. health system is well-equipped to respond to future public health emergencies. In collaboration with key partners, Kaiser Permanente is striving to build a more resilient public health system by improving the connections between public health, health care, and community-based organizations, and by establishing a public health research agenda. Creating a strong healthcare ecosystem that works effectively with the nation's public health system is a key mechanism for promoting health equity and improving community health. Everyone has a role to play in supporting and enhancing public health in the U.S. Kaiser Permanente is proud to rally for public health with partners across industries through investments, engagement, and coalition building. B. Environmental Stewardship At Kaiser Permanente, we believe it is our responsibility to continue to contribute to solutions that help slow climate change and raise awareness of its health impacts. One way to improve the health of the people who live in the communities we serve is to protect the environment and minimize our environmental impact. We create partnerships with others to develop policies and systems that strengthen community health and protect the environment. This includes how we operate our facilities and invest in our communities. We have, and will continue to, set ambitious goals to drive both internal and private sector climate action. We prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions to lower our carbon footprint and lower the climate impact on the health of the communities Kaiser Permanente serves. In 2023, we dedicated 33% of overall spending on products to items that met our Environmentally Preferable Purchasing standards and ensured 100% of our overall operations were powered by onsite and offsite renewable electricity. Through innovations in energy use, construction and building strategies, supply chain, food systems, finance, and clinical practice that promote community health, we are leading the health care sector in reducing environmental contributors to disease and illness. As part of our effort to promote health and health equity as central objectives in private sector climate action, we partnered throughout the year with key stakeholders in many industries, including finance, business, energy, conservation, education, and public policy, to help shape their approaches to sustainable business practices. C. Health Professionals Education Our health professions education programs include both physician training programs like Graduate Medical Education (GME) and non-physician training programs (i.e., residency programs). Our GME program provides training and education for medical residents and interns in the interest of educating the next generation of physicians. Residents are offered the opportunity to serve a large, culturally diverse member and patient base in a setting with sophisticated technology and information systems, established clinical guidelines and an emphasis on preventive and primary care. The majority of medical residents are studying within the primary care medicine areas of family practice, internal medicine, ob/gyn, pediatrics, preventive medicine, and psychiatry. In addition to GME, we provide a range of training and education programs for nurse practitioners, nurses, radiology and sonography technicians, physical therapists, post-graduate psychology and social work students, pharmacists, and other non-physician health professionals. D. Research Kaiser Permanente's research efforts are core to the organization's mission to improve population health, and its commitment to continued learning. Kaiser Permanente researchers study critical health issues such as cancer, cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, behavioral and mental health, and health care delivery improvement. Kaiser Permanente's research is broadly focused on three themes: understanding health risks; addressing patients' needs and improving health outcomes; and informing policy and practice to facilitate the use of evidence-based care. Kaiser Permanente is uniquely positioned to conduct research due to its rich, longitudinal, electronic clinical databases that capture virtually complete health care delivery, payment, decision-making and behavioral data across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings. In 2023, Kaiser Permanente's research programs engaged in 319 active studies (including 25 clinical trials) and published 291 journal articles. Our Community Benefit investments supported the following research: The Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) was established in 1983 and prioritizes studies on health and health care on addictions, aging and geriatrics, cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, child and adolescent health, chronic disease management, medication use and patient safety, mental health, social determinants of health, vaccines, and infectious diseases. In 2023, the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute published several research studies, a summary of one publication includes: Health care systems such as Kaiser Permanente are increasingly focused on patients' social health. However, there is limited evidence to guide strategies for social health integration into health care. In a study published in The American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM) Focus, the authors identified social health research opportunities. A broad range of topics with high impact and priority scores revealed that the evidence base remains in the early stages. The authors conclude that fundamental research on the future of social risk and health system involvement is still needed. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A | VOTING MEMBER AND GOVERNING BODY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THREE DIRECTORS, HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT FOR THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS EXCEPT IT HAS NO AUTHORITY TO: 1. ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL BYLAWS; 2. AMEND OR REPEAL ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD WHICH BY ITS EXPRESS TERMS IS NOT SO AMENDABLE OR REPEALABLE; 3. ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE DIRECTORS, DESIGNATE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OR FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OR IN ANY SUCH COMMITTEE; 4. DISSOLVE, MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE THE CORPORATION; 5. ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; 6. SELL, LEASE, PLEDGE, TRANSFER OR EXCHANGE ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION; 7. FIX COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD OR ON ANY COMMITTEE; 8. AUTHORIZE ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT TRANSFER OF MONEY OR OTHER PROPERTY OR INCUR ANY INDEPTEDNESS TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRANSFEREES IN LIQUIDATION (OTHER THAN CREDITORS OF THE CORPORATION); 9. TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION WHICH THE BOARD IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TAKE OR WHICH A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TAKE UNDER WA LAW. |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION IS KFHPW HOLDINGS, A WASHINGTON NONPROFIT CORPORATION. |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 7A | KFHPW HOLDINGS APPOINTS THE DIRECTORS (AND FILLS VACANCIES AND HAS AUTHORITY TO REMOVE DIRECTORS). |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 7B | THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION ARE RESERVED TO OR REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER: A) CHANGES IN MEMBERSHIP; B) APPOINTMENT OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND REMOVAL OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE CEO OR ANY PRESIDENT. THE COMPENSATION OF ANY PRESIDENT AND OTHER EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION REQUIRES APPROVAL BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE ENTITY THAT SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL EMPLOYER OF RECORD FOR THE EXECUTIVE; C) SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF, THE MORTGAGE, PLEDGE OR DEDICATION TO THE REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, OR ANY OTHER ENCUMBRANCE OF PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION, OR THE ACQUISITION OF ASSETS,WHETHER OR NOT IN THE USUAL OR REGULAR COURSE OF THE CORPORATION'S ACTIVITIES, WHERE THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF SUCH CORPORATE PROPERTY OR ASSETS BEING DISPOSED OF, ACQUIRED OR ENCUMBERED EXCEEDS 10% OF THE VALUE OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION AS REFLECTED IN THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL OR QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE DATE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE RELEVANT TRANSACTION REQUIRES MEMBER APPROVAL; D) CAPITAL EXPENDITURE EXCEEDING $150 MILLION; E) ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS F) AMENDMENT OF ARTICLES C (MEMBER), D (DIRECTORS) OR H (AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS) |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 11B | FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS 1. KEY INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TAX RETURN IS OBTAINED AND/OR CONFIRMED WITH INTERNAL SOURCES INCLUDING REGIONAL FINANCE, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, COMMUNITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, TREASURY, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND LEGAL. 2. PRIOR TO FINALIZATION, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY AN EXTERNAL TAX ADVISOR. 3. ONCE SIGNED BY AN EXTERNAL TAX ADVISOR, THE RETURN AND UNDERLYING DATA ARE REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER OR A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT DESIGNATED BY AN OFFICER FOR SIGNATURE AND FILING. 4. COPIES ARE THEN PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 12C | Ethics and Compliance Ongoing Monitoring and Enforcement Activities Kaiser Permanente regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the Conflicts of Interest policy in the following ways: Reporting Conflicts of Interest Concerns - The Kaiser Permanente Ethics and Compliance Hotline or Webline is available to all employees, vendors, contractors, and agents to anonymously report actual or perceived conflicts of interest. The Hotline is managed by a third party; however, reported conflicts of interest allegations are provided to Ethics and Compliance for investigation, and if required, corrective actions are taken to address the conflict of interest. Employees are prohibited from retaliating against or intimidating anyone who reports concerns in good faith or refuse to participate in wrongdoing. Annual Disclosure Process - Annually, Directors, Officers, Key Employees, Executives, and other employees in roles with elevated risk (e.g., research investigator, managers and supervisors with funds disbursement authority, or sales consultants) are required to complete a Conflicts of Interest Disclosure form. Responses are reviewed by Ethics and Compliance, Board Services, and / or the Governance, Accountability and Nominating Committee of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Hospital Board of Directors. When actions are required, they are addressed in accordance with policies and written standards. Conflicts of interest responses and actions are maintained in our system of record for tracking and reporting purposes. Ongoing Disclosure Process - In addition to the annual disclosure process and in accordance with the Conflicts of Interest policy, on an ongoing basis Ethics and Compliance receives, consults, and reports on conflicts of interest matters. External Audit Review of Disclosures - Annually, as a part of the Kaiser Permanente external audit, an outside certified public accounting firm reviews the conflicts of interest disclosure process and actions taken for Directors, Officers, Key Employees, and Executives. The results, inclusive of any findings, are presented to the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/ Hospital Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors. Awareness and Enforcement - Kaiser Permanente adheres to the following general awareness and enforcement guidelines: - Interactive conflicts of interest scenarios, and the Conflicts of Interest and Corrective or Disciplinary Action policies are provided and reviewed as part of the general annual ethics and compliance training, and compliance training for new employees. - Employees who complete the training are provided learning boosters which occur 2 days, 2 weeks, and 2 months after the course to help retain and apply learning. - The Conflicts of Interest Policy is reviewed and attested to by those selected to complete the annual disclosure form. - Conflict of interest topics (e.g., how to disclose conflict of interest situations, examples of conflicts of interest, etc.) are included in annual Ethics and Compliance week's activities. - Road shows are conducted throughout the year to educate employees in elevated risk departments, such as Community Health, on conflicts of interest situations. - Represented employees are subject to corrective or disciplinary action provisions outlined in the regional or national collective bargaining agreements and applicable policies. In the event disciplinary action is required due to failure to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct (Principles of Responsibility), unsatisfactory performance, or misconduct disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to: * verbal discussion, coaching, and/or warning by the employee's immediate; supervisor or higher-level manager to correct the problem; * written notice, with or without final warning; * suspension, with or without final warning; or * termination of employment |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 15A/B | THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AS ADMINISTERED BY KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC. IS DESIGNED TO RECRUIT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE QUALIFIED SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE STRATEGIC AND POLICY DIRECTION AND RESULTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS, TO A SIGNIFICANT DEGREE, PERFORMANCE-BASED. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. PRIOR TO PAYMENT, ALL PROGRAMS AND PAYMENTS TO THE CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS (EXECUTIVES) ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON COMPENSATION. BASE PAY FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS IS ESTABLISHED AT A LEVEL COMPARABLE TO THE RELEVANT MARKET. IN ADDITION, OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM BEAR 'AT-RISK' FEATURES DESIGNED TO FOCUS ON STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE GOALS AND TO ASSIST IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TOP PERFORMERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO BE COMPETITIVE TO THE COMPARABLE EXTERNAL MARKET IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP. EVALUATION OF COMPARABLE PAY DATA IS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM. THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY OF MEMBER CARE AND SERVICE, MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, FINANCIAL SOUNDNESS, AND THE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 18 | TO REQUEST COPIES CONTACT: NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS - RM OPERATIONS KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN AND HOSPITALS ONE KAISER PLAZA, 22ND FLOOR OAKLAND, CA 94612 |
| Form 990, PART VI, LINE 19 | These documents are made available when regulatorily required. |
| Form 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B | HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BOTH OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS WORK FULL TIME AS EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS FULFILL THEIR BOARD ASSIGNMENT. ALL OFFICERS WORK FULL TIME IN THEIR EMPLOYEE CAPACITY. FULL TIME WORK MAY REQUIRE IN EXCESS OF THE TRADITIONAL 40 HOUR WEEK. GIVEN THE INTEGRATED NATURE OF OUR ORGANIZATION, EMPLOYEES MAY PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS KAISER PERMANENTE COMPANIES. THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK REPORTED FOR THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WAS ESTIMATED. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN DONATED CAPITAL $ (13,914) CHANGE IN PENSION & RETIREMENT LIABILITIES (40,924,461) OTHER THAN TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS (51,641,644) GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS - BOOK 2,955,226 GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF INVESTMENTS - TAX 37,412,502 ------------------ $ (52,212,291) |
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