HMO EXCESS RISK
REINSURANCE AGREEMENT
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement")
RELIASTAR CONTRACT #109132 001
issued to
WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
NORTH HAVEN, CT
(hereinafter referred to as the "Plan")
by
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
(hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
DECLARATIONS...................................................................3
ARTICLES
ARTICLE I. DEFINITIONS.....................................................4
ARTICLE II. COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION....................................8
ARTICLE III. REINSURANCE COVERAGE...........................................10
ARTICLE IV. PREMIUM PAYMENT................................................14
ARTICLE V. NOTICE OF LOSSES...............................................15
ARTICLE VI. REPORTS, RECORDS AND AUDITS....................................16
ARTICLE VII. ARBITRATION....................................................18
ARTICLE VIII. INSOLVENCY.....................................................19
ARTICLE IX. LIMITATIONS OF REINSURANCE.....................................20
ARTICLE X. GENERAL PROVISIONS.............................................22
SIGNATURE PAGE................................................................24
ATTACHMENT A CURRENT HOSPITAL/PHYSICIAN CONTRACTED RATES....................25
ATTACHMENT B APPLICABLE MEMBER SERVICE AGREEMENT(S).........................26
ATTACHMENT C HMO EXCESS RISK REINSURANCE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FORM.............27
ATTACHMENT D RENEWAL REQUEST FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE.........................28
ATTACHMENT E MONTHLY REINSURANCE LOSS REPORT FORM...........................31
ATTACHMENT F REQUEST FOR REINSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT FORM.....................32
ENDORSEMENTS
ENDORSEMENT OAC OUT OF AREA CONVERSION......................................35
ENDORSEMENT R ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH
RELIASTAR LIFE INS. CO....................................36
EXHIBIT A-1 ROSE(R)EDUCATION RESOURCES......................39
EXHIBIT A-2 ROSEBUD(R)......................................39
EXHIBIT A-3 ACCESS TO TRANSPLANT NETWORK ...................40
EXHIBIT A-4 ROSE CONSULTING AND EXPERTS.....................41
EXHIBIT A-5 ACCESS TO PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATION.........42
EXHIBIT A-6 ACCESS TO DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES...........43
ENDORSEMENT ER EXPERIENCE REFUND..............................................44
DECLARATIONS
This Agreement shall be construed as an honorable undertaking between the
parties with mutual obligations of utmost good faith and fair dealing. The Plan
has disclosed and will continue to disclose to Reinsurer timely, accurate, and
complete information concerning every matter that may affect Reinsurer's
judgment in entering into and/or continuing this Agreement with the Plan and in
evaluating the acceptability of the terms, rates, and conditions of this
Agreement. Complete disclosure shall require the inclusion of any material fact
required to be stated or necessary to prevent statements from being misleading.
This Agreement between Plan and Reinsurer is conditioned upon the Plan having a
valid license to operate in the State of Connecticut and all other licenses and
approvals needed to conduct the business reinsured under this Agreement. It is
hereby agreed that in consideration of the promises, terms and conditions
contained in this Agreement, Plan cedes to and Reinsurer reinsures, a portion of
Plan's non-administrative costs in providing or arranging for the delivery of
health services to Members enrolled under its Member Service Agreements.
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply to the terms used within this Agreement. In the
event of conflict in the meaning of the terms or the content of provisions
between this Agreement and the Member Service Agreements, provider contracts or
management service contracts, the definitions herein and the provisions of this
Agreement will govern.
THE INCLUSION OF A DEFINITION OF A FACILITY, SERVICE OR PROVIDER IN THIS ARTICLE
OR ELSEWHERE IN THIS AGREEMENT, DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN THAT REINSURANCE IS
PROVIDED IN RESPECT TO THAT FACILITY, SERVICE OR PROVIDER. ONLY THOSE ELIGIBLE
SERVICES STATED UNDER ARTICLE III - REINSURANCE COVERAGE, WILL BE CONSIDERED
COVERED BY THE REINSURANCE PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
A. "Agreement Year" shall mean the period beginning and ending on the dates
shown in Article II - Commencement and Termination, at 12:01 a.m. at the
headquarters location of the Plan.
B. "Commercial" population covered shall mean those Members covered under
non-Medicare, non-Medicaid, and non-Point of Service Member Service
Agreements. For purposes of this Agreement, the Commercial population
covered does not include Point of Service population(s) covered.
C. "Eligible Home Health Care Services" shall mean those services which are
provided by a home health care agency licensed and operated under the
jurisdiction where it provides services, furnished to a Member in his/her
home, and in accordance with a plan of care prescribed by a licensed
physician and reevaluated at least every 30 days. Eligible Home Health Care
Services will include only nursing care by a registered graduate nurse
(R.N.) or a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.); a licensed physical, speech
or occupational therapist; medical supplies, laboratory or x-ray services
provided by or on behalf of the home health care agency.
D. "Eligible Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Services" shall mean those
services which are part of a separate and distinct inpatient program which
provides highly skilled rehabilitation care to registered bed patients. To
be eligible, the Member must require and be able to tolerate, and
participate in, a comprehensive level of rehabilitation services including
at least three therapy treatments per day and have restorative
rehabilitation goals that can be accomplished through the hospitalization.
These services must occur immediately or within 60 days following an
Eligible Inpatient Hospital Services stay.
E. "Eligible Inpatient Hospital Services" shall be those acute care services
rendered to Member registered bed patients, for which there is a room and
board charge, and which are covered by the Plan under its Member Service
Agreements. Acute care services shall mean short-term diagnostic and
therapeutic services, which are required to be provided in a licensed acute
care hospital. Eligible Inpatient Hospital Services include only those
amounts charged by a licensed acute care hospital. Eligible Inpatient
Hospital Services shall not include ambulance, physician or surgeon
charges. Acute care services do not include, by way of example and without
any limitation whatsoever, custodial care, long-term care, subacute care,
extended care, skilled nursing facility, transitional care, and care that
is rendered primarily for the purpose of ventilator management.
F. "Eligible Out of Area Emergency Services" shall mean those hospital
treatments or services rendered to Member registered bed patients, for
which there is a room and board charge, for serious or life-threatening
illnesses or injuries. Such services must be rendered outside the Plan's
service area, in a non-contracted facility, and are eligible until such
time that the Member is medically stable for transport to a Plan's
contracted facility.
G. "Eligible Outpatient Health Services" shall mean those diagnostic and
therapeutic services and products, generally and customarily provided in an
ambulatory care setting, including chemotherapy treatment, injectable
drugs, blood products and clotting factors, dialysis treatment, home health
agency services, and durable medical equipment. Eligible Outpatient Health
Services shall also include the facility charges for ambulatory surgical
procedures, x-rays and diagnostic procedures, radiation therapy, lab and
pathology and physical therapy/occupational therapy /speech therapy.
Eligible Outpatient Health Services do not include Eligible Inpatient
Hospital Services, Eligible Physician Services, or ambulance charges.
H. "Eligible Physician Services" shall mean those services provided to Members
which are generally and customarily provided by a licensed physician and/or
surgeon, for which a physician generally and customarily makes a charge and
which are prescribed, directed or authorized by, or on behalf of the Plan
in accordance with the terms of the Member Service Agreement. Eligible
Physician Services do not include Eligible Related Physician Services, home
health agency services, durable medical equipment and prosthetics, drugs,
supplies or hospital inpatient or outpatient facility charges.
I. "Eligible Related Physician Services" shall mean those services which are
generally and customarily provided in a physician's office or ambulatory
setting and are related to Eligible Physician Services. These services may
include injectable drugs, blood products and clotting factors, chemotherapy
treatment, dialysis treatment, supplies (materials provided by the
physician over and above those customarily included with an office visit
such as sterile trays or casting materials) and lab and x-ray services
submitted on HCFA 1500 or a Reinsurer approved report.
J. "Eligible Services" shall mean all of the medical services for which
Reinsurer has agreed to provide reinsurance coverage pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement, as selected by the Plan and stated under Article III -
Reinsurance Coverage.
K. "Eligible Skilled Nursing Facility Services" shall mean restorative
services received in a licensed skilled facility, either freestanding or
part of a hospital, that accepts patients in need of rehabilitation and
medical care that is of a lesser intensity than that received in an acute
care hospital. The skilled nursing facility shall provide twenty-four hour
skilled nursing services under the supervision of a physician. Eligible
Skilled Nursing Facility Services shall not include custodial care.
L. "Insolvent" or "Insolvency" shall mean:
1. The entry by a court of competent jurisdiction of:
A. A final order declaring the Plan insolvent, or
B. A final order appointing a receiver or receivers, or trustee or
trustees, or liquidators, of the Plan or of all or any
substantial part of its property; or
2. The entry of an order pertaining to the Plan for relief under Title 11
of the United States Code or any similar order under any applicable
law or statute of the United States or any state thereof.
M. "Loss" shall mean only such amounts as are incurred for Eligible Services
provided to a Member during the Agreement Year in accordance with all the
limitations of the Member Service Agreement, including definitions
pertaining to medical necessity, non-experimental or investigational
treatment and services. All Loss amounts are net of any coordination of
benefits, subrogation/reimbursement or other recoveries from a third party,
and other pricing negotiations.
Losses must be paid by the Plan prior to being considered for reimbursement
under this Agreement. For services paid for under a risk sharing
arrangement such as, but not limited to, capitation, proof of services
rendered provided to Reinsurer (as defined in Section T, Request For
Reinsurance Reimbursement) will, at Reinsurer's discretion, be allowed in
lieu of proof of payment. A Loss shall be deemed incurred on the date on
which the Member receives the service or treatment. Date of payment is
evidenced by the date of the check issued in payment of such service or
treatment and/or date of entry to Plan's general ledger. In no event shall
the reinsurance coverage be more than the actual amount for which the Plan
is liable on any Loss.
N. "Member" shall mean any contract holder, enrollee or eligible dependent who
is enrolled and eligible to receive services under a Member Service
Agreement for whom reinsurance premium is paid according to the terms of
this Agreement.
O. "Member Service Agreement(s)" shall mean the contractual agreement(s) which
describe(s) covered services to a Member of the Plan and which is approved
by the State of Connecticut. Applicable Member Service Agreement(s) are
listed in Attachment B. The Plan shall request reinsurance for all its
Members under each Member Service Agreement.
P. "Point of Service" population covered shall mean those Members covered
under a Member Service Agreement which allows the covered person to choose
to receive service from a participating or non-participating provider, with
different benefit levels associated with the use of participating
providers.
Q. "Preferred Provider Organization" ("PPO") shall mean a program that
contracts with providers of medical care to provide medical services at
discounted fees to Members. For purposes of this Agreement, a PPO must have
contracted with the Plan.
R. "Renewal Agreement Form" shall mean a form substantially similar to
Attachment C, which must be executed by the Plan and Reinsurer, in order
for renewal of this Agreement to occur.
S. "Renewal Request Form and Questionnaire" shall mean a form substantially
similar to Attachment D (including required back-up and supporting
documentation), which must be completed by the Plan and timely returned to
Reinsurer pursuant to Article II Section A - Commencement and Termination,
in order for renewal of this Agreement to be considered. Reinsurer reserves
the right to require additional information from the Plan as part of the
Renewal Request Form and Questionnaire to facilitate underwriting.
T. "Request for Reinsurance Reimbursement Form" shall mean a form
substantially similar to Attachment F, provided to the Plan by the
Reinsurer and all back-up information and supporting documentation required
by Reinsurer and provided by the Plan including but not limited to: a fully
completed Request for Reinsurance Reimbursement Form; dates of service;
dates of payment; amount paid with draft or check numbers with listing of
all applicable claim valuations (by international classification of
diseases (ICD9), diagnostic related group (DRG), or physician current
procedural terminology (CPT) codes as defined in Article III - Reinsurance
Coverage) and totaled on computer form or calculator tape; copies of
universal hospital billing forms (UB92s) and vendor xxxxxxxx; copy of
accident report (if applicable), and invoices/xxxxxxxx for case management
fees (if applicable), and returned by the Plan to Reinsurer to evidence
payment of Losses eligible for reimbursement according to Article III -
Reinsurance Coverage.
U. "Termination Date" shall mean the date this Agreement shall terminate.
Reinsurer shall have no liability for any Loss incurred after that date by
Members or the Plan, unless the Agreement is otherwise renewed by the Plan
pursuant to Article II Section A - Commencement and Termination.
ARTICLE II
COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION
A. This Agreement replaces all prior reinsurance agreements between Plan and
Reinsurer and shall be effective at 12:01 a.m. at the headquarters location
of the Plan on DECEMBER 1, 1999 (Effective Date) and continue through
NOVEMBER 30, 2000 (Termination Date). The Agreement shall automatically
terminate on the Termination Date. The Agreement may be renewed, at
Reinsurer's sole discretion, if the Plan submits a completed Renewal
Request Form and Questionnaire to Reinsurer at least thirty (30) days prior
to the Termination Date, and the Plan and Reinsurer subsequently execute a
Renewal Agreement Form.
B. 1. If payment for any premium is not received by Reinsurer from the Plan as
specified in Article IV - Premium Payment, this Agreement shall
automatically terminate effective the last day of the last month in which
the premium for that month was fully paid, or on the earliest date
permitted by applicable law. If Reinsurer receives and accepts payment
prior to the end of the month in which the premium was due, coverage under
this Agreement shall be continued. Reinsurer may, at its sole discretion,
waive the automatic termination from time to time, by providing written
notice to the Plan.
2. This Agreement shall automatically terminate on the date of the Plan's
Insolvency or cessation of operations. In the event of the Plan's
Insolvency or cessation of operations, the Reinsurer shall have
liability for losses incurred after Insolvency or cessation of
operations only as specifically provided under the terms of any fully
executed Insolvency Endorsement(s).
3. (a) Reinsurer shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by
giving thirty-one (31) days written notice to the Plan, if the Plan:
(i) loses its license, regulatory or other, to operate any line
of business covered under this Agreement;
(ii) terminates or otherwise loses its Medicare or Medicaid
contract or authorization to conduct business;
(iii) undergoes a change in the existing management service
contracts, Provider Service Agreement(s), Errors & Omissions
or Directors & Officers insurance coverage, or Member
Service Agreement(s) so as to materially alter underwriting
of Company's risk or have a material adverse effect on
Company; (iv) undergoes a change in majority ownership, is
acquired or comes under control of or is merged with another
entity, acquires the assets and liabilities of another
entity, or changes its business in any way, so as to
materially alter underwriting of Company's risk under this
Agreement; or (v) fails to act in accordance with the
subrogation provisions contained in this Agreement.
(b) Plan shall give Reinsurer written notice of an event described
above as soon as Plan is aware that such event will occur and at
least forty-five (45) days before it is to occur. If Plan fails
to give Reinsurer timely notice, then Reinsurer shall have the
right to terminate the Agreement as of the time termination would
have occurred, had the Plan provided timely notice of the
relevant event(s).
(c) In the event any item 3(a)(i)-(v) occurs, the Reinsurer may, at
its option, charge an additional premium to the Plan or amend the
terms of this Agreement in lieu of termination by providing
notice to the Plan. Such written notice shall set forth the date
and time Reinsurer will adjust premium or amend the terms of this
Agreement, but no sooner than thirty-one (31) days after the
receipt of notice from the Plan.
C. Termination of this Agreement shall not terminate the rights or
liabilities of either Plan or Reinsurer arising during the period when
this Agreement was in force and effect, provided that nothing herein
shall be construed to extend Reinsurer's liability for reimbursements
under this Agreement for any Loss arising, incurred or paid by the Plan
that was not properly reported during the Agreement and after the
Termination Date of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the Termination
Date stated in Article IIA, the date of termination under Article II
Section B (1 through 4) shall be deemed the Termination Date in the
event notice of termination is provided pursuant to Article II Section
B.
ARTICLE III
REINSURANCE COVERAGE
Reinsurance coverage shall be provided for each Commercial and Point of Service
Member, subject to the terms, conditions, exclusions and limitations of this
Agreement.
A. 1. The following Eligible Service(s) are included:
ELIGIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES, ELIGIBLE INPATIENT ACUTE REHABILITATION
SERVICES, ELIGIBLE INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES, ELIGIBLE SKILLED NURSING
FACILITY AND ELIGIBLE OUT OF AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES.
For the Eligible Services, the deductible amount for such reinsurance
coverage shall be $85, 000 of the Loss for each Commercial and Point of
Service Member during each Agreement Year.
2. (a) ELIGIBLE HOME HEALTH SERVICES furnished to a Member in their home
shall be limited for each Member to the lesser of:
(i) $400 per day;
(ii) 100 percent of billed charges;
(iii) the amount paid by the Plan; or
(iv) the contracted amount (as approved and on file with
Reinsurer and included on Attachment A).
(b) Eligible Home Health Services shall be limited to a daily maximum
amount of $400.
3. (a) ELIGIBLE INPATIENT ACUTE REHABILITATION SERVICES shall be limited
for each Member to the lesser of:
(i) $400 per day;
(ii) 100 percent of billed charges;
(iii) the amount paid by the Plan; or
(iv) the contracted amount (as approved and on file with
Reinsurer and included on Attachment A).
(b) Eligible Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Services shall be limited
to a daily maximum amount of $400 per confinement.
4. (a) ELIGIBLE INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES shall be limited for each
Member to the lesser of:
(i) $2,000 average per day;
(ii) 100 percent of billed charges;
(iii) the amount paid by the Plan; or
(iv) the contracted amount (as approved and on file with
Reinsurer and included on Attachment A).
(b) Eligible Inpatient Hospital Services shall be limited to an
average daily maximum of $2,000 for all hospital stays during
each Agreement Year. The average daily maximum shall be
calculated by dividing the Loss for acute care services rendered
(on a Member by Member basis) to Member registered bed patients,
for which there is a room and board charge, by the total number
of Member registered bed days during the Agreement Year.
(c) Any additional services rendered in non-acute care settings,
which are considered for reimbursement as defined in Article I,
Section E, shall not be included in the calculation of the
average daily maximum; however, these services will be subjected
to a daily maximum of $400.
(d) The average daily maximum shall be waived on transplants
performed under a Reinsurer-approved transplant contract or
network facility with fixed fee or per diem rates. The average
daily maximum shall not be waived on transplants performed under
a Reinsurer-approved transplant contract or network facility with
discounted percent of billed charges rate.
5. (a) ELIGIBLE OUT OF AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES (HOSPITAL ONLY) shall be
limited to each Member to the lesser of:
(i) $2,000 average per day;
(ii) 100 percent of billed charges; or
(iii) the amount paid by the Plan.
(b) Eligible Out of Area Emergency Services shall be limited to a
daily maximum amount of $2,000 per confinement.
6. (a) ELIGIBLE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SERVICES shall be limited to
each Member to the lesser of:
(i) $400 per day;
(ii) 100 percent of billed charges;
(iii) the amount paid by the Plan; or
(b) Eligible Skilled Nursing Facility Services shall be limited to a
daily maximum amount of $400 per confinement.
7. (a) Once the deductible has been reached in an Agreement Year,
Reinsurer shall determine coverage for Eligible Services by starting
with the amount eligible pursuant to contract limits, subtracting the
deductible, and then multiplying by the percentage coinsurance(s) as
stated in this provision. In the case of multiple coinsurance, the
calculation shall be made in accordance with the worksheet, Attachment
F-Request For HMO Reinsurance Reimbursement Form.
ELIGIBLE SERVICES: COINSURANCE %
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Home Health Services 90
Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Services 90
Inpatient In Network Hospital Services - fixed fee or 90
per diem contract
Inpatient In Network Hospital Services - non-fixed fee 80
or per diem contract
Inpatient Out of Network Hospital Services - non-fixed 80
fee or per diem contract
Out of Area Emergency Services 80
Skilled Nursing Facility Services 90
Organ Transplants-Company Approved Transplant 90
Contract
Organ Transplants Non-Company Approved Transplant 50
Contract
(b) Hospital contracts with outlier provisions in which per diems
revert to a discount off actual charges or fee-for-service shall
not be considered per diem contracts once the outlier threshold
is reached.
(c) In no event shall Eligible Services exceed reasonable market
costs as measured by standard industry indices for similar care
in the region.
(d) All transplant-related services that are part of a
pre-negotiated, inclusive, package fee, including physician
services, will be considered Eligible Inpatient Hospital
Services, if provided under a Reinsurer-approved transplant
contract or network.
(e) Unless specified otherwise, Plan Losses shall be reimbursed
according to the lesser of billed charges, or the paid amount.
(f) No coverage change shall be made to this Agreement until actual
notice is received by Reinsurer and approved by Reinsurer as
provided in Article VI Section A - Report, Records and Audits.
(g) Current hospital contracted rates negotiated with the Plan shall
be included as Attachment A. Changes to hospital contracts shall
be reported to the Reinsurer within thirty-one days of the
change.
B. The maximum reinsurance coverage payable under this Agreement, during any
Agreement Year, for all Eligible Services for each Member shall be
$1,000,000.
C. The maximum lifetime reinsurance coverage payable under this Agreement,
arising out of and inclusive of all Agreement Years for Eligible Services
for each Member shall be $2,000,000.
D. In the event the Agreement is renewed pursuant to Article II Section A -
Commencement and Termination, any Loss incurred by the Plan during the last
thirty-one (31) days of the previous Agreement Year in which no benefits
were payable in connection with such Member's coverage solely, because the
deductible limit had not been reached, shall be applied toward satisfaction
of the deductible amount for the Member in question in the succeeding
Agreement Year.
E. If Reinsurer makes payment for a Loss and it is later shown or discovered
that a lesser amount should have been paid, Reinsurer shall be entitled to
a prompt refund of the excess paid.
ARTICLE IV
PREMIUM PAYMENT
A. The premium for the reinsurance coverage provided by the Reinsurer under
this Agreement shall be for those Members for whom Plan has requested
reinsurance coverage from Reinsurer, as follows:
$0.96 per Member per month for Commercial Members $1.10 per Member per
month for Point of Service Members
B. Premiums shall be payable monthly and shall be based on an estimate of the
number of Plan Members, by Member classification, covered by this Agreement
and eligible to receive Eligible Services for the upcoming month plus an
adjustment for the previous months' actual number of Members. When the
actual number of Members is higher than the estimate, the premium shall be
increased accordingly. When the actual number of Members is lower than the
estimate, the premium shall be decreased accordingly.
C. Premiums shall be payable to the Reinsurer at the office of its choice, as
indicated in writing to the Plan, due on the first (1st) day of the month
and payable no later than the twentieth (20th) day of the month for which
they are due.
D. If a written request is received by Reinsurer from the Plan in advance of
the date due, Reinsurer may, at its sole option, choose to extend the date
due.
E. The premium payment by the Plan to Reinsurer shall be accompanied by a
statement signed by an authorized Plan official in which the number of
enrolled and eligible Members for the previous month is given. Should the
number of enrolled and eligible Members decrease to a number less than
SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT (75% or increase to a number greater than ONE HUNDRED
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (125%) of the number of Members enrolled in the first
month of any Agreement Year, then the Reinsurer may, at its option and upon
thirty (30) days written notice and without waiver of any other right or
remedy, adjust the premium to reflect such percentage change in membership.
Such adjusted premium shall be immediately payable upon notice from
Reinsurer.
F. Reinsurer shall have the right to adjust the premium upon thirty (30) days
prior written notice effective the anniversary of the Effective Date of the
first Agreement Year and at each subsequent anniversary of the Effective
Date thereafter. This change will be based, in part, upon Reinsurer's
reliance on the Plan's reporting of Losses for the prior Agreement Year.
G. Upon receiving notice, in compliance with and as defined in Article VI -
Reports, Records and Audits, of a change in the contracted rates with
providers as identified in Attachment A, or Member Service Agreements as
identified in Attachment B, Reinsurer may elect to include or not include
the change or modification of the Plan from reinsurance coverage, or charge
an additional premium to include the change or modification. Reinsurer
shall not be liable for any Loss attributable to any change or modification
of coverage of the Plan in the event the Plan fails to properly notify
Reinsurer pursuant to Article VI - Reports, Records and Audits.
ARTICLE V
NOTICE OF LOSSES
A. Plan shall use its best efforts to give Reinsurer notice of Losses or
potential Losses immediately when Plan has reason to believe that a claim
under this Agreement will occur and no later than within thirty (30) days
from the date on which the Plan has reason to believe a Loss has occurred
or is likely to occur.
B. Plan shall submit an updated cumulative Monthly Reinsurance Loss Report
(Attachment E), in writing to Reinsurer that shall list the names and
amounts for those Members that have received Eligible Services during the
Agreement Year exceeding fifty percent (50%) of their individual deductible
set forth in Article III Section A. This report shall be updated and
submitted within twenty (20) days of the end of each month. Information for
each reported Member shall include: the name of the covered Member,
diagnosis, inpatient admission and discharge dates, amount paid to date,
and estimated potential total costs during the term of the Agreement.
C. 1. In no event shall Reinsurer be liable to the Plan for any Losses unless
they are:
(a) paid by the Plan and reported, in writing, to the Reinsurer
within EIGHTEEN (18) months of the effective date of the
Agreement Year in which the Loss was incurred, and
(b) a complete Request for HMO Reinsurance Reimbursement Form
(Attachment F, including all required back-up supporting data)
has been submitted by the Plan, and received by the Reinsurer,
within NINETEEN (19) months of the effective date of the
Agreement Year in which the Loss was incurred.
2. The only exceptions to Article V Section C1 are unsettled Losses due
to coordination of benefits, as defined in the Member Service
Agreement, and subrogation/reimbursement, which were reported to the
Reinsurer according to the terms of this Agreement. The Plan will have
TWENTY-FOUR (24) months from the beginning of the Agreement Year in
which the Loss was incurred to submit these Losses to the Reinsurer.
D. Reinsurer shall furnish the Plan with a supply of Monthly Reinsurance Loss
Report Forms, similar to Attachment E, which shall be used in reporting
Losses and potential Losses to the Reinsurer. Reinsurer shall furnish the
Plan with a supply of Request for HMO Reinsurance Reimbursement Forms,
similar to Attachment F, which shall be used in filing a Loss. Attachments
E and F may be customized by Reinsurer to accommodate Plan coverage
differences.
E. Plan shall submit a Loss, as set forth in Article V Section C, by
furnishing a completed Request For Reinsurance Reimbursement Form and, upon
request, any information Reinsurer deems necessary to properly determine
Losses payable under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, dates
of service, dates of payment, amount paid with draft or check numbers with
listing of claim valuations (by ICD9, DRG, or CPT codes) totaled on
computer form or calculator tape, copies of itemized expenses, UB 92 forms
and vendor xxxxxxxx, accident report (if applicable), and invoices/xxxxxxxx
for case management fees (if applicable).
F. If the Plan shall knowingly submit any false claim(s) or Losses or make any
material misrepresentations relating to claims or Losses to Reinsurer, this
Agreement shall immediately terminate from either the date of such false
claim, Loss or material misrepresentation, or the date such false claim,
Loss or material misrepresentation is discovered, at Reinsurer's
discretion, and the Plan shall reimburse the Reinsurer for any amounts paid
under such false claim, Loss or as a result of the material
misrepresentations.
ARTICLE VI
REPORTS, RECORDS AND AUDITS
A. Plan shall report to Reinsurer any changes or modifications in any covered
benefits included in its Member Service Agreements and any changes or
modifications to its contracted rates with providers. The Plan shall send
such report to Reinsurer thirty-one (31) days before the effective date of
the change so that Reinsurer can evaluate the need for any changes in this
Agreement, as specified in Article IV Section G - Premium Payments. No
coverage change shall be made to this Agreement until actual notice is
received by Reinsurer and approved by Reinsurer, as provided in this
Agreement. In the event such notice is received after thirty-one (31) days
prior to the Termination Date and the Agreement is not renewed pursuant to
Article II Section A - Commencement and Termination, Reinsurer shall have
the option, in its sole discretion, of applying Article IV Section G -
Premium Payments and this provision (Article VI Section A) retrospectively.
These referenced provisions shall survive termination of the Agreement.
B. Plan's books and records, relating to reinsurance under this Agreement, to
the extent permitted by law, shall be made available to Reinsurer and its
authorized representatives for inspection and audit during normal business
hours, upon ten (10) days written notice to the Plan by the Reinsurer, on a
date and time mutually agreed to by the parties. Plan's books and records
shall be maintained and preserved, by the Plan, and made available to the
Reinsurer in hard copy, during the time this Agreement is in effect and for
a period of seven (7) years thereafter for each applicable record.
C. All information disclosed to Reinsurer by Plan, or to Plan by Reinsurer,
either in the course of conducting negotiations or as the result of
complying with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall be
considered to be proprietary and confidential information by both Plan and
Reinsurer and shall not be disclosed without written consent of the other,
except to its auditors and attorneys, and as required by applicable law or
judicial process.
D. The submission of this Agreement or other information related thereto to
any department of insurance or other appropriate state regulatory authority
such as a department of health or department of public welfare of any
state, federal agency or court having jurisdiction over the matter and
having a legal right to the information shall not be considered a violation
of this Article, provided that the other party is advised in advance of
submission.
E. Plan warrants and represents that all reports, books, records and other
financial or other information furnished to Reinsurer, including copies of
Errors & Omissions and Directors & Officers insurance coverage, are true,
complete, and correct in all material respects. Plan warrants that its
Errors & Omissions and Directors & Officers coverage shall not decrease
during the term of this Agreement. Plan shall provide Reinsurer at least
thirty (30) days advance notice of any pending change to such coverages. In
the event that the Plan has provided any information to the Reinsurer that
is not true, complete, or correct in all material respects, then
Reinsurer's remedies include, but are not limited to, termination of this
Agreement and adjustment of premium and/or coverage on a retrospective
basis to reflect Reinsurer's risk based on the correct quarterly and annual
information. This provision shall survive termination of the Agreement.
F. As a condition of reinsurance coverage, Plan shall provide Reinsurer
required National Association of Insurance Commissioners financial
statements no later than the forty-fifth business day following the Plan's
fiscal quarter end for the first three fiscal quarters, and no later than
the sixtieth day following the last day of the Plan's fiscal fourth
quarter, and audited and pro forma financial statements promptly upon
Reinsurer's request. In the event that the Plan fails to comply with
Reinsurer's request, then Reinsurer will give the Plan notice of breach and
the Plan will have 10 business days from the date of notice to cure the
breach. If Plan fails to do so, Reinsurer may at its option terminate this
Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
ARBITRATION
A. If any dispute should arise between the Plan and the Reinsurer with
reference to the interpretation of this Agreement or their rights with
respect to any transaction involved, the dispute shall be referred to three
(3) arbitrators knowledgeable in the health insurance and reinsurance
business, one to be chosen by each party and the third by the two so
chosen.
B. If either party refuses or neglects to appoint an arbitrator within sixty
(60) days after the receipt of written notice from the other party
requesting it do to so, the requesting party may nominate two arbitrators
who shall choose the third. Each party shall submit its case to the
arbitrators within sixty (60) days of the appointment of the arbitrators.
The arbitrators shall render their written opinion within thirty (30) days
after conclusion of the case.
C. The arbitrators shall consider this Agreement an honorable engagement
rather than merely a legal obligation and may consider the use and custom
of the reinsurance industry. They are relieved of all judicial formalities
and may abstain from following the strict rules of civil procedure. The
decision of a majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding on
both the Plan and the Reinsurer. The expense of the arbitrators and of the
arbitration shall be divided equally between the Plan and the Reinsurer.
Any such arbitration shall take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, unless
some other location is mutually agreed upon by the Plan and the Reinsurer.
D. The arbitration shall be governed by the United States Arbitration Act, 9
USCss.1 et. seq. and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrators
may be entered and enforced by any court having jurisdiction over the
subject matter. Arbitrators shall not be empowered to award damages in
excess of compensatory damages and each party hereby irrevocably waives any
damages in excess of compensatory damages.
E. Upon the finding by a court of prejudice or bias by two of the arbitrators
against the party appealing, the gross abuse of discretion by the majority
of the arbitrators, or the incorrect application of the law by the
arbitrators, the decision of the court shall be binding on the parties.
ARTICLE VIII
INSOLVENCY
Except to the extent there is any coverage provided in an insolvency
endorsement, in the event of termination of this Agreement due to Insolvency of
the Plan, the following rules shall apply for purposes of Losses incurred prior
to the date of termination.
A. Reinsurer shall have no obligation with respect to administration of Plan
benefits or for making any direct payments to any party other than the Plan
or its liquidator, receiver, rehabilitator, trustee, administrator or other
statutory successor (collectively referred to as "Successor"). Reinsurer
will make payments directly to the Plan or its Successor, with reasonable
provisions for verification, without diminution because of the Insolvency
of the Plan. The Plan or its Successor will cooperate with Reinsurer in
providing full access to Plan records and personnel, at Plan's expense, to
enable Reinsurer to reasonably determine its obligations.
B. The Plan or its Successor shall give written notice to the Reinsurer of the
pendency of claims against the Insolvent Plan within a reasonable time
after such claims are presented to the Plan or its Successor or when such
claims are filed in an Insolvency proceeding. During the pendency of such
claims the Reinsurer may investigate such claims and interpose, at its own
expense, in the proceeding where such claims are to be adjudicated, any
defense or defenses which it may deem available to the Plan or its
Successor. As soon as practicable after such time as the Plan may become
Insolvent, the Plan or it Successor shall take any and all steps necessary
to obtain any court approval which may be required to permit expenses
incurred by the Reinsurer to be chargeable against the insolvent Plan as
part of the expenses of liquidation or rehabilitation. If no such court
approval is required, such expenses shall automatically become chargeable
as expenses of liquidation or rehabilitation entitled to such priority as
may attach as a matter of applicable law. Nothing contained herein requires
Reinsurer to take such actions, and Reinsurer's obligations remain limited
to Plan's obligations under the Member Service Agreements, the Plan's
arrangements with health care providers, and the terms of this Agreement.
C. Notice of Plan's date of Insolvency or date of cessation of operations
shall be communicated to Reinsurer by Plan at the earliest possible point
in time.
D. The Plan shall notify Reinsurer immediately of the pendency of action which
may lead to Insolvency or any intentions the organization may have of
ceasing operation. Any time after this notification, and prior to the court
having named a successor organization, Reinsurer shall have the first
option of entering into an agreement to conserve the Plan. Such agreement
may include purchase, sale or management of the Plan.
E. Reinsurer and the Plan or its Successor shall have the right to setoff to
the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
ARTICLE IX
LIMITATIONS OF REINSURANCE
A. Reinsurer's liability to provide reimbursement of Losses to Plan pursuant
to this Agreement shall not exceed, in any event, the limits of coverage
stated in Article III - Reinsurance Coverage.
B. The Plan is solely responsible for arranging for the provision of all
services to its Members, for compensation of all liability to its providers
and to its Members, and for payment of all expenses to its Members.
C. This Agreement does not provide reimbursement for salaries paid to
employees of the Plan or independent contractor fees paid to
representatives of the Plan.
D. Reinsurer shall not have any responsibility or obligation to provide any
direct services or pay expenses to any Member of the Plan.
E. This is an agreement for reinsurance solely between Reinsurer and the Plan.
Nothing in this Agreement shall create any right or legal contractual
relationship between Reinsurer and any Member under a Member Service
Agreement.
F. Reinsurer shall not be liable to the Plan, and the Plan shall hold harmless
and indemnify Reinsurer, for any of the following:
1. professional liability or liability for any act or omission, tortious
or otherwise, in connection with any services rendered to any person
or persons by Plan or any group, entity or person employed by or under
contract with a provider agreement under the Plan;
2. liability assumed by Plan in excess of Plan's Member Service
Agreements, including liability under any contract other than Plan's
Member Service Agreements;
3. expenses or Losses which the Plan has paid as settlement, whereby the
Plan released any persons or entity from its legal liability;
4. any liability, Loss or expense caused or contributed to by war,
hostilities (whether war be declared or not), invasion, civil war, or
participation by Members in riot or civil disturbance;
5. liability as a result of sickness or accidental injury not
specifically covered by the Member Service Agreements, unless notice
has been provided in accordance with Article VI Section A and
Reinsurer has specifically agreed to provide coverage for such Loss;
or
6. damages, actions or claims made against Reinsurer and caused by the
Plan's acts or omissions in administering the Plan's Member Service
Agreement.
G. Reinsurer shall not be held liable for the Plan's expenses and losses which
are due to any noncompliance or violation of any federal or state or local
statute, rule or regulation.
H. Reinsurer shall not be held liable for any amount paid by the Plan for
legal expenses, for punitive or exemplary damages, or compensatory damages
or any other extra contractual damages awarded to any Member arising out of
the conduct of the Plan's investigation, trial or settlement of any claim
or failure to pay or delay in payment of any benefits or rendering of any
services under its Member Service Agreements or any statutory penalty
imposed upon the Plan on account of any unfair trade practice or any unfair
claim practice.
I. In no event shall Reinsurer be liable to the Plan for Losses arising from
Plan's failure to use reasonable diligence in providing or arranging for
case management, and fee negotiation for non-contracted services, to
reasonably minimize Losses.
ARTICLE X
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. This Agreement shall not be assignable without the express prior written
consent of the other party.
B. The Plan's eligibility for and/or recoveries for Losses under any other
insurance or reinsurance shall reduce Reinsurer's liability under this
Agreement.
C. If any payment is made by Reinsurer under this Agreement, Reinsurer shall
be subrogated to all of the Plan's right to recover such payment against
any Plan Member, person or organization, and the Plan shall execute and
deliver instruments and do whatever is necessary to preserve and secure
such right. The Plan will promptly notify Reinsurer of any Loss in which
there is a likelihood of recovery from a third party. Any recovery made by
the Plan shall be reimbursed to Reinsurer to the extent Plan has included
payments to be considered under this Agreement.
D. This Agreement constitutes the entire contract of reinsurance. No change in
this Agreement shall be valid until approved in writing by an executive
officer of Reinsurer and unless such approval is endorsed herein or
attached hereto. Except as authorized in writing by Reinsurer, no agent has
authority to change this Agreement or to waive any of its provisions. No
delay or failure by either party to exercise, at any time, any right or
remedy of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver thereof or of such
party's right to exercise any right or remedy.
E. All attachments to the Agreement, whether described as an exhibit,
endorsement, schedule, addendum or otherwise, are incorporated by
reference. Any conflict between the terms contained in the body of the
Agreement and such attachment will be governed by the terms contained in
the body of the Agreement, except as specifically provided otherwise.
F. This Agreement shall be governed by and administered in accordance with the
laws of the State of CONNECTICUT.
G. All notices required or permitted to be given by one party to the other
under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be sufficient if either
delivered in person, or sent by overnight delivery service, or sent by
registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the parties at
the respective addresses set forth below, or to such other address as the
party to receive the notice has designated by notice to the other party.
Notice may also be sent via facsimile, but the date of notice shall be
deemed the date of receipt pursuant to one of the required modes of
delivery.
To Reinsurer: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX 00000
ATTN: XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
FACSIMILE: (000) 000-0000
To Plan: WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
FACSIMILE: 000-000-0000
The applicable provisions regarding limitations on reinsurance coverage, and the
provisions of Articles V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X (Sections B, C, E, F, G)
shall survive termination of this Agreement.
H. Coverage under this Agreement shall be secondary to any other insurance
covering Members, and any other Plan reinsurance coverage.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their respective duly authorized
officers have executed this Agreement in duplicate as of the dates below:
BY: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION REINSURANCE
UNDERWRITING MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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ATTACHMENT A
Current hospital/physician contracted rates negotiated with the Plan shall
either be attached or listed in such fashion so as to be easily identified (e.g.
name, date, etc.), and such listed contracted rates shall be incorporated by
reference.
[LIST OF CONTRACTED RATES]
ATTACHMENT B
Applicable Member Service Agreement(s) shall either be attached or listed in
such fashion so as to be easily identified (e.g. names, dates, etc.) and such
listed Member Service Agreements shall be incorporated by reference.
[LISTED MEMBER SERVICE AGREEMENTS]
ATTACHMENT C
HMO Excess Risk Reinsurance Renewal Agreement Form
Cover Page of Amended and Restated HMO Excess Risk Reinsurance Agreement
The parties hereby agree to amend, restate and renew Reinsurance Agreement
Contract # 109132 001, to be effective at 12:01 a.m. at the location of the Plan
on December 1, 2001 (Effective Date) and to continue through November 30, 2002
(Termination Date), subject to any revised reinsurance coverages, premium
payments, limitations, and other terms as agreed to between the parties, and as
contained in the attached Amended and Restated HMO Excess Risk Reinsurance
Agreement, and its associated Attachments and Endorsements incorporated by
reference.
ReliaStar Managing Underwriters, Inc.
on behalf of
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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ATTACHMENT D
Reinsurance Agreement Renewal Request Form And Questionnaire
Plan (WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT) requests renewal of Reinsurance Agreement
Contract # 109132 001. Plan expressly agrees that any material
misrepresentation(s) or omission(s) on the renewal questionnaire below, or any
of its supporting documentation, shall be grounds for immediate termination, at
Reinsurer's sole discretion, subject to written notice by Reinsurer.
REINSURANCE RENEWAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A. PLAN CONTACT NAME: _____________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____________________
FACSIMILE NUMBER: _____________________
B. Please provide us with any updates on senior staff, address, phone number,
fax number, etc.
C. MEMBERSHIP:
CURRENT YEAR
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MCOs Covered under this Enrollment by Type of Membership
Agreement Total No. of No. of Other
Membership Commercial Medicaid (e.g. POS, etc.)
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PROJECTED YEAR
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MCOs Covered under this Enrollment by Type of Membership
Agreement Total No. of No. of No. of
Membership Commercial Medicaid Medicare
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D. COVERAGE REQUESTED - Complete attached form for each MCO requesting
coverage.
E. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
1. A copy of the applicable Member Service Agreement(s) applicable to the
Reinsurance Agreement.
2. The complete claim experience information and Member months (per Membership
Class) for dates _______,19__ to ______, 19__ for each deductible level
requested.
3. A copy of Plans current Errors & Omissions and Directors & Officers
insurance policies.
F. Reinsurer reserves the right to request additional information for
underwriting purposes.
WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
By:___________________________
Its:__________________________
Date:_________________________
D. COVERAGE REQUESTED:
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SERVICE(S) YES/NO VALUATION METHOD/DAILY LIMITS/
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CONVERSION FACTOR(S)
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Eligible Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation
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Eligible Inpatient Hospital Services:
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In Network
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Out of Network
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Eligible Out of Area Emergency
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Eligible Outpatient Health Services
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Eligible Physician Services
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Eligible Related Physician Services
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Eligible Skilled Nursing Facility Services
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Organ Transplants:
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Company Approved Transplant Contract
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Non-Company Approved Transplant Contract
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Out of Area Conversion: N/A
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Insolvency Coverage: N/A
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PERCENTAGE OF DEDUCTIBLE(S)
COINSURANCE(S)
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ATTACHMENT E
MONTHLY REINSURANCE LOSS REPORT*
RELIASTAR REINSURANCE GROUP
00 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX 00000
COMBINED ELIGIBLE SERVICES REPORT
NAME OF HMO:____________________________________________
ADDRESS:________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO. (___)___-____
PREPARED BY: _______________________________
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Dates of
Hospital Name or Service / Hospital Hospital
Primary Provider Type Admit & Billed Amount Paid Amount
Member Name ID No. Diagnosis Discharge
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Total Paid Total Value
Hospital DRG / Eligible for Grand total
value (if for Physician eligible claim
Member Name applicable) Outpatient Services
Services
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TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE ABOVE REPORT LISTS ALL CLAIMS WHICH EXCEED 50%
OF OUR DEDUCTIBLE OR ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED THE DEDUCTIBLE.
SIGNED______________________________________
TITLE: _____________________________________
DATE:_______________________________________
* Submission of this Report does not constitute notice of a Claim or Loss.
ATTACHMENT F
REQUEST FOR HMO REINSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT
RELIASTAR REINSURANCE GROUP
00 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000
HMO _________________________________________
FINAL REPORT (YES OR NO)_____________________
Type of Contract:
Group ___________ Medicaid __________ Medicare (Risk) __________
Name of Member_______________________________
Name of Patient (if other than Member) _________________________________
Member ID No. _____________Relationship of Patient______________________
Date of Birth ___/___/___ Date of Loss/Injury/Illness ___/___/___
Diagnosis_______________________________________________________________
Eligibility of member/patient was verified: Yes ___ No ___
Coordination of Benefits Potential:
Yes
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No
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Subrogation potential: Yes ___ No ___
Were subrogation procedures followed? Yes ___ No ___
Subrogation Status_____________________________________
Who is responsible for follow-up on subrogation status?
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ADMISSION/DISCHARGE DATES NO. OF NAME OF HOSPITAL HOSPITAL CONTRACT (STATE
HOSPITAL DAYS SPECIFIC PER DIEM AMOUNT,
DISCOUNT, CASE RATE, ETC.)
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TOTALS:
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AMOUNT PAID ELIGIBLE AMT REINSURANCE
PER CONTRACT COINSURANCE
(%)
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(If more space is needed, use reverse side.)
NOTE: CLAIM REQUEST CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:
REINSURANCE CALCULATION
1) Total Eligible Claims Incurred and Paid to Date $_____________
2) Total Eligible Claims per Reinsurance Contract* $_____________
3) HMO Reinsurance Deductible $_____________
4) Reinsurance Coinsurance(s)** ___________%
5) Claims Payable by Reinsurer (2-3x4=5) $_____________
6) Claims Previously Paid by Reinsurer (Include in #2) $_____________
7) Reimbursement Due HMO (5-6=7) $_____________
*Reinsurance max per diems applied
1) Fully Completed Reimbursement Form
2) Dates of Service
3) Dates of Payment
4) Amount Paid
5) Draft or Check Numbers or Copies of Draft or Check
6) Copies of UB92s
7) Calculator Tape Totaling Applicable Expenses
8) Invoices/Xxxxxxxx for Case Management Fees (if applicable)
9) Copy of Accident Report (if applicable)
**If more than one coinsurance, use worksheet
COMMENTS ON CLAIM:_____________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
SUBMITTED BY (PRINT)___________________________________________
SIGNATURE (REQUIRED) _________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO. _________________________________________________
DATE: _________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENT F
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HOSPITAL DAYS SPECIFIC PER DIEM AMOUNT,
DISCOUNT, CASE RATE, ETC.)
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PER CONTRACT COINSURANCE
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ATTACHMENT F
CLAIMS WORKSHEET FOR APPLICATION OF DUAL OR MULTIPLE COINSURANCES
(round all figures to nearest tenth of a percent)
NUMBER 1
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HOSPITAL TYPE OF ADMIT D/C TOTAL REINSURANCE A
CONTRACT DATE DATE INPATIENT DAYS COINSURANCE ACTUAL PAID
%
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ELIGIBLE DAILY
AMOUNT PER REINSURANCE
CONTRACT MAXIMUMS
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ELIGIBLE TOTAL CLAIM $
(LESSER OF COLUMNS A, B OR C)
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ELIGIBLE TOTAL CLAIM: $________________(NUMBER 2)
LESS DEDUCTIBLE -________________
TOTAL SUBJECT
TO COINSURANCE $________________(NUMBER 3
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TO CALCULATE PERCENTAGE OF ELIGIBLE CLAIM FOR DUAL
COINSURANCE (I&II) FOLLOW STEPS 4 THROUGH 7 I COINSURANCE RATE ______% II
COINSURANCE RATE: ______% NUMBER 4(Add all like coinsurances) NUMBER 5 (Add all
like coinsurances) TOTAL $ ___________ TOTAL $__________ % of eligible claim
_____% (Total divided by grand total) % of eligible claim _____% (Total divided
by grand total)
TOTAL SUBJECT TO
COINSURANCE
(NUMBER 3): $_____________
X _______% of eligible claim
TOTAL $____________
X _______% coinsurance
TOTAL SUBJECT TO
COINSURANCE
(NUMBER 3): $_____________
X _______% of eligible claim
TOTAL $____________
X _______% coinsurance
NUMBER 6 $_____________ NUMBER 7$___________
ADD NUMBERS 6 AND 7 = TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT DUE $___________
ENDORSEMENT OAC
This Endorsement is by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and WellCare
of Connecticut. The following provision is hereby made an additional part of the
Agreement between the Reinsurer and the Plan.
OUT OF AREA CONVERSION PROVISION
In the event that a Member moves outside the Plan's service area, and coverage
is terminated by the Plan, the Reinsurer shall, pursuant to the Member's
certificate of coverage with the Plan, offer such Member, without evidence of
insurability, a conversion policy with substantially similar benefits and at
such rates as then ordinarily being offered through the Reinsurer, either
directly or through Reinsurer's arrangements with other offering carriers, as
determined by Reinsurer, to others eligible for conversion.
In the event that a Member elects coverage under such a conversion policy, the
application for coverage must be received by the Reinsurer within 31 days of
termination of the Member's coverage for moving from the service area.
In the event of material changes in legislation or Reinsurer's business,
Reinsurer reserves the right to terminate this Endorsement.
Reinsurer shall not be liable to the Plan, and the Plan shall hold harmless and
indemnify Reinsurer, for all claims arising from a Member with respect to
conversion in the event the Reinsurer or its agents or representative does not
receive the application in a timely manner.
Except as stated herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain
unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their respective duly authorized
officers have executed this Agreement in duplicate as of the dates below:
BY: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION REINSURANCE
UNDERWRITING MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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ENDORSEMENT R
ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This Endorsement is by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (Reinsurer)
and Wellcare Of Connecticut (Plan). The following provision is hereby made an
additional part of the Agreement between the Reinsurer and the Plan.
WHEREAS, Reinsurer provides services directly and indirectly under products
called ROSE(R), ROSEBUD(R), provider network organizations (PNO), and/or
transplant network (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Services") to
insurers and other entities and Plan is desirous of using the services.
WHEREAS, Plan is an entity providing benefits under a Member Service Agreement.
WHEREAS, Plan has a need to obtain the Services in connection with its
administration and management of claims made by Members under Member Service
Agreement(s).
The parties agree as follows:
1. SERVICES The services referenced hereunder are for the Plan's delivery
of health services to Members enrolled under its Member Service
Agreement(s) and shall mean the Services set forth in Exhibits A-1
through Exhibits A-6, and Plan shall pay a Fee for such Services, if
any, as set forth in Exhibits A-1 through Exhibits A-6.
2. ROSE(R) AND ROSEBUD(R) COMMUNICATION TO MEMBERS Any communications
used or made by Plan to describe ROSE(R) and ROSEBUD(R) Services shall
consist exclusively of Reinsurer prepared and approved forms,
brochures, and otheR similar material. If Plan desires to prepare
alternative forms of written communication, Reinsurer must pre-approve
the material before use.
3. REINSURER NAME AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Plan shall not in any
way use Reinsurer's name or trademarks in any communications unless
pre-approved in writing by Reinsurer. The ROSE(R) and ROSEBUD(R) naMes
are owned by Reinsurer and Reinsurer retains all rights to the names.
All ROSE(R) and ROSEBUD(R) relaTed materials prepared by Reinsurer are
owned by Reinsurer.
4. DISCLAIMER AND NON-FIDUCIARY STATUS Reinsurer is not a fiduciary
(ERISA or otherwise) of the Plan or for a Plan and Policy and has no
discretionary authority in connection with a Policy or Plan. Reinsurer
has no claims authority whatsoever and is only providing Services
herein as consulting services to Plan. Plan retains all claim decision
authority. Reinsurer is not in any way providing medical advice,
treatment, or care to Members. Reinsurer makes no representations or
warranties regarding the Services provided hereunder or costs savings
as a result of Services or recommendations. All medical treatment
decisions shall remain with treating providers and Members. Reinsurer
is not providing legal, tax, or other like advice and is only
providing information and consulting services to Plan.
5. PLAN INDEMNIFICATION Plan shall hold harmless and indemnify Reinsurer
from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or
obligations (including attorney's fees) arising out of or resulting
from (a) the negligence or willful acts of Plan in the non-performance
of its obligations under this Endorsement; and (b) Services provided
under this Endorsement; and (c) any claim or cause of action brought
by a Plan, Covered Person, or other entity arising from or related to
Services provided hereunder.
6. RIGHTS AND PROCEDURES UPON TERMINATION If Plan is required to pay a
fee for a Service, Plan shall be obligated to pay for all Services
provided through the effective date of termination. All documentation
generated by Reinsurer in connection with the provision of Services
herein shall be and remain the property of Reinsurer. Upon
termination, Plan shall immediately transfer to Reinsurer all of
Reinsurer's brochures, marketing material, records, and all other
documents used in connection with the provision of Services. Each
party will take all other reasonable steps necessary to assure an
orderly transition of the types of Services provided under this
Endorsement. Termination of this Endorsement shall have no effect upon
the rights and obligations of the parties arising out of any
transactions or events occurring prior to the effective date of
termination.
7. WAIVER AND IMPOSSIBILITY The failure of either party to insist upon
strict compliance with any provision of this Endorsement shall not
constitute a waiver of any provision herein. Neither party shall be
deemed to be in breach of this Endorsement if prevented from
performing any obligation hereunder for any reason beyond its control.
8. ASSIGNMENT Reinsurer may enter into agreements with subsidiaries,
parents, or affiliates, or other entities to provide the services
required under this Endorsement.
9. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS This Endorsement will be binding upon the
parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns, which
shall include subsidiaries and affiliates, but shall not otherwise be
assignable by either of the parties, except for Reinsurer's right to
assign Services as set forth herein.
10. RELATIONSHIP The relationship of the parties under this Endorsement
shall neither be that of employer and employee nor that of principal
and agent. Plan is independently contracting with Reinsurer for access
to and receipt of Services.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY Plan agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any
Reinsurer proprietary and confidential information disclosed to Plan.
The parties will treat this Endorsement as confidential.
Except as stated herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain
unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their respective duly authorized
officers have executed this Endorsement in duplicate as of the dates below:
BY: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION REINSURANCE
UNDERWRITING MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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EXHIBIT A-1
ROSE(R) EDUCATION RESOURCES
1. RESOURCES. ROSE(R)Education Resources are:
a. Attendance at annual ROSE(R)seminar.
b. Receipt of ROSE(R)Resource Newsletter.
c. Access to ROSE(R)Resource Manual.
2. FEE. There is no fee due Reinsurer. Reinsurer may from time to time arrange
for certain enhanced services provided to Plan by third parties on a
fee-for-service basis upon approval by Plan.
EXHIBIT A-2
ROSEBUD(R) SERVICES
1. SERVICES. ROSEBUD(R)Services are:
a. Pregnancy screening and education program (Special Delivery),
including phone contact monitoring of Members and transmittal of
education brochures.
b. Recommended referral and access to perinatal and neonatal case
management services.
c. Evaluation of premature infant cases and recommendations on
appropriate or alternative care.
d. As necessary, ongoing case management and monitoring.
e. Evaluation of care upon infant discharge and recommendations on
appropriate care.
2. XXXXXX. For Plans receiving ROSEBUD(R) Services, Xxxxxx Northwestern
Hospital, Inc. ("Xxxxxx") is a division of Allina Health System, a
Minnesota non-profit corporation with its principal place of business at
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx. Plan acknowledges that
Reinsurer has contracted with Xxxxxx to obtain administrative services and
consulting services for Reinsurer's ROSEBUD(R) program. Plan acknowledges
and agrees that Xxxxxx is an independent contractor of Reinsurer in
connection with the ROSEBUD(R) program.
3. ACCESS. Reinsurer shall designate to Xxxxxx that the Plan is eligible to
receive Services.
4. PLAN DESIGNATION TO XXXXXX AND PROVISION OF SERVICES. Plan shall designate
to Xxxxxx a Member's claim(s) ("Case") and Xxxxxx shall review the Case in
order to determine whether Services will be provided. Upon acceptance by
Xxxxxx of the Case, Xxxxxx shall perform any or all of the Services.
Reinsurer, through Xxxxxx, reserves the right to provide Services as it
deems appropriate in its sole discretion and to not provide services on a
Case or cease providing services on a Case, at its sole discretion.
5. FEES. For Special Delivery Program Services, Plan shall pay Xxxxxx a fee in
the amount of $200 per case. For ROSEBUD perinatal and neonatal case
management services provided by Xxxxxx at a rate of $85.00 per hour,
Reinsurer will pay to Xxxxxx on behalf of the plan up to 5% of gross
premium for medicaid Members, and 3% for Commercial and non-medicaid
Members, for any given contract year. Plan may continue to use ROSEBUD
perinatal and neonatal case management services and upon notice from
Reinsurer to the Plan and Xxxxxx that the respective percentage has been
paid by Reinsurer, the Plan shall be responsible for payment of those
services directly to Xxxxxx. Xxxxxx shall xxxx Plan directly and Plan shall
timely remit payment within the time set forth on the invoice or xxxx. Plan
acknowledges that the fee for Services provided herein may change from time
to time at Reinsurer's sole discretion. Reinsurer shall provide advance
notice of any changes in fees. Reinsurer may from time to time arrange for
certain enhanced consulting services provided to Plan by third parties on a
fee-for-service basis upon approval by the Plan.
EXHIBIT A-3
ACCESS TO TRANSPLANT NETWORK
1. SERVICES. Reinsurer shall provide to the Plan access to and referral to the
transplant network of United Resource Networks (URN), a division of United
HealthCare Service, Inc. (UHS) The network consists of Participating
Providers (as that term is defined in the Reinsurer/UHS Agreement) that
have entered into hospital participation agreements with UHS to provide
inpatient and outpatient health care services and supplies associated with
organ and tissue transplantation.
2. AGREEMENT. Prior to the Plan's receipt of health care facility data or
pricing information from UHS, Plan shall execute a confidentiality or
Guarantee of Payment Agreement in the form prescribed by UHS. Access to the
UHS network is contingent upon execution of the Guarantee of Payment
Agreement.
3. APPROVAL. Plan acknowledges and agrees that UHS reserves the right to
approve the Plan based on criteria established by UHS.
4. ACCESS. The Plan cannot offer access to the UHS transplant network to any
third party without the express written approval of UHS.
5. REFERRAL. Plan shall not refer to the network or UHS or its affiliates in
marketing material, without the written approval of UHS.
6. APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT. Plan shall be responsible for executing an Approval
for Payment for Transplant Services letter, in the form prescribed by UHS,
for each transplant case referred to UHS by the Plan.
7. FEES. For each Approved Transplant, as that term is defined in the
Transplant Network Agreement between UHS and Reinsurer and/or other
services, Plan shall pay to UHS Approved Transplant and/or other services
fees set by UHS. Reinsurer may from time to time arrange for certain
enhanced services provided to Plan by third parties on a fee-for-service
basis upon approval by Plan.
8. PLAN OBLIGATIONS. Reinsurer is not directly or indirectly liable or
obligated to UHS, Participating Providers, or to any party for the Plan's
payment obligations to UHS or Participating Providers.
9. REINSURER NON-LIABILITY. Reinsurer is not directly or indirectly liable or
obligated to the Plan for any negligence, misconduct, dishonesty, or other
acts of UHS, Participating Providers and their employees, agents or
representatives in connection with Plan and Member access and involvement
in the transplant network and receipt of services from UHS and the
Participating Providers.
10. WAIVER. Plan waives and releases Reinsurer from any liability in connection
with the transplant network and services provided by UHS and Participating
Providers.
11. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY. Plan acknowledges and agrees that Reinsurer shall
be a third party beneficiary under the Guarantee of Payment Agreement with
respect to the Approved Transplant fee, as those terms are defined in the
Reinsurer/UHS Agreement.
EXHIBIT A-4
ROSE(R) CONSULTING AND EXPERTS
1. SERVICES. Plan shall have access to:
a. Consultants to provide recommendation on current case management
procedures and cases.
b. Referral to applicable research on treatments and other like topics.
c. Referral to specialized case managers.
d. Physician and other Professional Consultants in specialized areas.
2. CONSULTING ONLY. Plan acknowledges that the services are only consultative
in nature and Reinsurer cannot make benefit decisions for the Plan. The
provision of services will be at the discretion of Reinsurer.
3. FEE. There is no fee for internal Reinsurer consulting and expert services,
and external consulting and expert services may be provided on a
fee-for-service basis, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Reinsurer
may from time to time arrange for certain enhanced services provided to
Plan by third parties on a fee-for-service basis upon approval by Plan.
EXHIBIT A-5
ACCESS TO PROVIDER NETWORK ORGANIZATIONS
1. ACCESS. Plan shall have access to provider network organizations (PNO) that
have agreements with various providers and can negotiate discounts on
behalf of and for Plan.
2. REINSURER. Reinsurer is not providing the service to Plan and does not
guarantee or make any representations regarding any of the services
provided. Reinsurer may transmit claims information to the organization on
behalf of the Plan, but Plan remains solely responsible for all claims,
benefits, eligibility, and other determinations. Plan is solely responsible
for payment to the providers.
3. PAYMENT FOR ORGANIZATION SERVICES. Plan shall be solely responsible for all
payments to the PNO for its services.
4. FEE. There is no fee due Reinsurer for providing access to the PNO. The PNO
will directly xxxx Plan for repricing services rendered. Reinsurer may from
time to time arrange for certain enhanced services provided to Plan by
third parties on a fee-for-service basis upon approval by Plan.
EXHIBIT A-6
ACCESS TO DISEASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
1. SERVICES. Plan shall have access to:
a. Consultants to provide education, direction and guidance as to
available and appropriate prevention approaches, treatment plans and
interventions for patients diagnosed with certain diseases.
b. A range of disease management service options through selected third
parties including specialized patient management, patient
identification and impact analysis, and comprehensive disease
management services.
2. NOT TREATMENT. Plan acknowledges that the services are only consultative in
nature and Reinsurer cannot directly or indirectly deliver health care
services or provide utilization review services for Plan or its members.
3. PLAN OBLIGATIONS. Plan is required to enter a separate agreement with the
provider of disease management services or consulting. Reinsurer is not
directly or indirectly liable or obligated for the Plan's payment
obligations to the disease management provider.
4. FEE. There is no fee due Reinsurer for providing access to disease
management service providers or consultants. Plan is required to pay such
service providers on a fee-for-service or other agreed upon basis under a
separate agreement(s) with such provider(s).
ENDORSEMENT ER
EXPERIENCE REFUND
This Endorsement is by and between ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (Reinsurer)
and WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT (Plan). The following provision is hereby made an
additional part of the Agreement between the Reinsurer and the Plan.
The Experience Refund shall be calculated by the Reinsurer upon written
certification from Plan to Reinsurer, in a form prescribed by Reinsurer, of the
final amount of Losses that have been or will be reimbursed to the Plan for the
ER Term. The Experience Refund shall be calculated within ninety (90) days from
written certification from Plan to Reinsurer, as follows:
1) PREMIUM CREDIT - Reinsurer shall calculate a credit in the amount of 75% of
the premium received by the Reinsurer from the Plan during the ER Term.
2) LOSS DEBT - Reinsurer shall calculate a debit in the amount of Losses
agreed to be the final amount of Losses that have been or shall be
reimbursed to the Plan for the EPR Term.
3) NET BALANCE - Step 1. Premium Credit less Step 2. Loss Debit.
4) EXPERIENCE REFUND - The Experience Refund shall be 30% of the Step. 3 Net
Balance, provided that the Step 3. Net Balance is greater than zero (0).
FOR ANY CONSECUTIVE ER TERM IN WHICH THE APPLICATION OF THE ABOVE CALCULATION
RESULTS IN A DEFICIT BALANCE, SUCH DEFICIT BALANCE SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD AND
APPLIED AGAINST FUTURE CALCULATIONS OF THE EXPERIENCE REFUND. A DEFICIT BALANCE
WILL BE CARRIED FORWARD FOR A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) ER TERMS.
Any payment due the Plan under this Endorsement shall be contingent upon renewal
of coverage with annual renewal premium of at least 50% of the average annual
premium of the expiring ER Term.
FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING THE EXPERIENCE REFUND ONLY, LOSSES AND PREMIUM UNDER
THIS REINSURANCE COVERAGE SHALL BE COMBINED WITH LOSSES AND PREMIUM UNDER THE
REINSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WELLCARE OF NEW YORK, AGREEMENT #109133 001.
Except as stated herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain
unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HERETO BY THEIR RESPECTIVE DULY AUTHORIZED
OFFICERS HAVE EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT IN DUPLICATE AS OF THE DATES BELOW:
BY: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION REINSURANCE
UNDERWRITING MANAGER FOR AND ON BEHALF OF:
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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AMENDMENT NO. I
to
HMO EXCESS RISK
REINSURANCE AGREEMENT
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement")
RELIASTAR CONTRACT #109032 001
issued to the following
WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT
NORTH HAVEN, CT
(hereinafter referred to as the "Plan")
by
RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
(hereinafter referred to as the "Reinsurer")
PROVISION I
ARTICLE IV, PREMIUM PAYMENT, ITEM A, is hereby amended as follows:
$0.96 per Member per month for Commercial Members
$1.10 per Member per month for Point of Service Members
THE PER MEMBER PER MONTH PREMIUM RATE STATED ABOVE SHALL NOT APPLY IF THE ACTUAL
LOSSES REPORTED BY THE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE V, SECTION A - NOTICE OF
LOSSES OF THE REINSURANCE AGREEMENT, FOR THE AGREEMENT YEAR DECEMBER 1, 1999
THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000 EXCEED A 90% LOSS RATIO. THE REINSURER MAY, AT ITS
OPTION, AND WITHOUT WAIVER OF ANY OTHER RIGHT OR REMEDY, ADJUST THE PER MEMBER
PER MONTH PREMIUM RATE UP TO A MAXIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25%) AND SUCH PREMIUM
ADJUSTMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE AGREEMENT YEAR DECEMBER
1,1999 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2000.
This Amendment shall become effective DECEMBER 1, 1999 and continue in effect
concurrently with the Agreement referred to herein.
Except as stated herein, all terms and conditions of the Agreement remain
unchanged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto by their respective duly authorized
officers have executed this Agreement in duplicate as of the dates below:
BY: RELIASTAR MANAGING UNDERWRITERS, INC.
AS HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION REINSURANCE UNDERWRITING MANAGER FOR AND ON
BEHALF OF:
WELLCARE OF CONNECTICUT RELIASTAR LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BY: /s/ Xxxx X. XxXxx BY: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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ITS: President ITS: Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx, President
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DATE:3/27/00 DATE: 03-24-00
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