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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 | THE CONSORTIUM ELECTED TO FINANCE THE HEALTH CARE BENEFITS USING A SELF-INSURED APPROACH KNOWN AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE CONTRACT (ASC) ARRANGEMENT. UNDER THIS ARRANGEMENT, THE CONSORTIUM CONTRACTS FOR AN INSURER (HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD) TO SETTLE THE PAYMENT FOR BENEFITS AT THEIR PROVIDER DISCOUNTED CONTRACT AMOUNTS PLUS A FEE FOR ADMINISTRATION RATHER THAN PAYING FOR BENEFITS AT NON-DISCOUNTED CLAIM RATES. THE CONSORTIUM PAYS FOR THE ACTUAL CLAIMS OF ITS GROUPS WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE BEING PAID TO HIGHMARK FOR CLAIMS PROCESSING. THE CONSORTIUM HAS NO EMPLOYEES. HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD PROCESSES AND PAYS ALL CLAIMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD PLAN DESCRIPTIONS FOR EACH PLAN CURRENTLY IN PLACE. THE CONSORTIUM APPOINTED THE RESCHINI GROUP TO CONDUCT ITS FINANCIAL BUSINESS AND REPORTING FUNCTIONS (ADMINISTRATION OF THE TRUST). |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT INVOLVED IN THE CONSORTIUM IS A MEMBER AND ABLE TO VOTE ON GOVERNANCE DECISIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMAILED A DRAFT COPY OF THE 990 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | DETERMINING COMPENSATION: THERE IS NO METHOD FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR WAGES BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES AND NONE OF ITS OFFICERS RECEIVE W-2 WAGES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | FORM 1024 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13 | WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY: THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY BECAUSE THERE ARE NO EMPLOYEES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE CONSORTIUM IS ABLE TO VOTE ON GOVERNANCE DECISIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/SELECTION OF THE AUDITOR: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ASSUME THIS RESPONSIBILITY. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS WITH REGARDS TO AUDIT OVERSIGHT, OR SELECTION OF AN AUDITOR. |
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