Employer Authorization for Offsets and Cross-Plan Offsets. Employer authorizes and directs Claim Administrator to perform Offsets and Cross-Plan Offsets. Cross-Plan Offsets will be carried out consistent with the terms of the Provider contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employer acknowledges and agrees that claims processed through Inter-Plan Arrangements with other Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield licensees operate under rules and procedures issued by the Association, and the recovery policies and procedures of each Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield independent licensee may apply.