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rom: Donny Dowlen [[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 11:09 AM
To: HHS HealthInsurance (HHS)ubject: Waiver
Attachments: 119104.pdfncl osed i s document at i on f or t he Sout heast ern Pi pet r ades Heal t h and Wel f are Fund
onny Dowl enout her n Benef i t Admi ni st r at or s
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rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:15 PM
To: [email protected]: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Informationear Mr. Dowlen:
hank you for your applications for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. This emai
equest for additional information for the following applications:
1. Memphis Construction Benefit Fund
2. Atlanta Plumbers & Steamfitters Fringe Benefit Funds
3. South Central Laborers Health & Welfare Fund
4. Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund
5. Aerospace Contractors Trust
6. Southern Operators Health Fund
7. Sheet Metal Workers National Health Fund
8. Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 177 Health & Welfare Fund
9. Louisiana Electrical Health Fund
I. In order to complete your applications, please provide the following information for all applications mentioned
above:
In each application, you state that a certain number of eligible employees are covered. For each plan, please provid
the total number of individuals covered.
Some applications state that the plans are comprehensive. Please confirm whether each plan listed above is a
comprehensive or limited-benefit plan.
Some of the plans above include lifetime limits. Please confirm that you are removing both overall lifetime limits a
well as lifetime limits on essential health benefits in those plans.
Was each plan listed above in existence prior to March 23rd, 2010? If so, have the trustees elected to comply with the
grandfathering provisions?
For each plan, what was the date of the last collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which each plan was designe
For each plan listed above, please provide the current monthly premium rates and the projected monthly premium
rates applicable to the plan if the plan were to comply with the restricted annual benefits. In other words, we woulike a chart that reflects the following information:
2010 January Premium
(current level)
2011 January Premium
(renewal)
2011 January Premium
(if $750,000 annual
limit was applied)
EE
EE + Child (if applicable
or other appropriate
tier)
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EE + Spouse (if
applicable or other
appropriate tier)
Family (if applicable or
other appropriate tier)
II. Please provide additional information for the following plans:
1. Aerospace Contractors Trust: In your cover letter, you state that the annual limit is $ However, t
schedule of benefits states that the annual limit is $ Please confirm which annual limit is correct.
2. Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 177 Health & Welfare Fund: In your cover letter, you state that the plan ha
annual maximum of $ . However, the schedule of benefits does not seem to have an annual limit.
Rather, it seems as though the schedule of benefits has an annual limit of $ for hospitalization
benefits. Please clarify this information.
III. I will be in touch separately about Mid South Carpenters Regional Council Health and Welfare Fund.
n order to complete your applications, please provide this information as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving
ompleted applications.
hank you,
sa Keels
sa M. Keels, J.D.
.S. Department of Health & Human Services
ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversightffice of Oversight
01-492-4168
.S. Please note that I will be out of the office for the rest of this week, but I will be available via email tomorrow
Wednesday) morning.
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rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 12:04 PM
To: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO); [email protected]: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Informationello again, Donny,
hank you for all your responses thus far. I have one more question for all the plans listed below (and the Mid South
arpenters Regional Council Health and Welfare Fund):
For each plan, what is the date on which the last collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the plan was
negotiated will expire?
hank you again,
sa
rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)
ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:15 PMo: '[email protected]'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Information
ear Mr. Dowlen:
hank you for your applications for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. This emai
equest for additional information for the following applications:
1. Memphis Construction Benefit Fund
2. Atlanta Plumbers & Steamfitters Fringe Benefit Funds
3. South Central Laborers Health & Welfare Fund
4. Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund
5. Aerospace Contractors Trust
6. Southern Operators Health Fund
7. Sheet Metal Workers National Health Fund
8. Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 177 Health & Welfare Fund
9. Louisiana Electrical Health Fund
I. In order to complete your applications, please provide the following information for all applications mentioned
above:
In each application, you state that a certain number of eligible employees are covered. For each plan, please provid
the total number of individuals covered.
Some applications state that the plans are comprehensive. Please confirm whether each plan listed above is a
comprehensive or limited-benefit plan.
Some of the plans above include lifetime limits. Please confirm that you are removing both overall lifetime limits a
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well as lifetime limits on essential health benefits in those plans.
Was each plan listed above in existence prior to March 23rd, 2010? If so, have the trustees elected to comply with the
grandfathering provisions?
For each plan, what was the date of the last collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which each plan was designe
For each plan listed above, please provide the current monthly premium rates and the projected monthly premium
rates applicable to the plan if the plan were to comply with the restricted annual benefits. In other words, we wou
like a chart that reflects the following information:
2010 January Premium
(current level)
2011 January Premium
(renewal)
2011 January Premium
(if $750,000 annual
limit was applied)
EE
EE + Child (if applicable
or other appropriate
tier)
EE + Spouse (if
applicable or other
appropriate tier)
Family (if applicable or
other appropriate tier)
II. Please provide additional information for the following plans:
1. Aerospace Contractors Trust: In your cover letter, you state that the annual limit is $ However, t
schedule of benefits states that the annual limit is $ . Please confirm which annual limit is correct.
2. Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 177 Health & Welfare Fund: In your cover letter, you state that the plan ha
annual maximum of $ However, the schedule of benefits does not seem to have an annual limit.
Rather, it seems as though the schedule of benefits has an annual limit of $ for hospitalization
benefits. Please clarify this information.
III. I will be in touch separately about Mid South Carpenters Regional Council Health and Welfare Fund.
n order to complete your applications, please provide this information as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving
ompleted applications.
hank you,
sa Keels
sa M. Keels, J.D.
.S. Department of Health & Human Services
ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight
ffice of Oversight
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01-492-4168
.S. Please note that I will be out of the office for the rest of this week, but I will be available via email tomorrow
Wednesday) morning.
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rom: Donny Dowlen [[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 3:10 PM
To: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Informationisa, note the responses below. Let me know if you need anything else.
e want to emphasize that complying with annual limits would significantly increase the cost the plan participants as noted below, and would significantly decrease access to benefits forhose currently covered. The eligibility rules of the plan would have to be revised in order
und the expected increase.
onny Dowlen
rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 4:15 PMo: [email protected]: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Information
Dear Mr. Dowlen:
hank you for your applications for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. mail is a request for additional information for the following application:
Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund
In order to complete your applications, please provide the following information for all applicationsmentioned above:
You state that a certai ber of eligible employees are covered. Please provide the total number ofindividuals covered
Please confirm whether the plan listed above is a comprehensive or limited-benefit plan.ased on our conversation last week, the plan would be considered a limited benefit plan.
Please confirm that you are removing both overall the lifetime limit as well as lifetime limits on essential heabenefits.
e are removing the overall lifetime limit as well as the lifetime limits on essential benefit
Was the plan listed above in existence prior to March 23rd, 2010? If so, have the trustees elected to comply he grandfathering provisions?
he plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010 and the trustees have elected to comply withhe grandfathering provisions.
What is the expiration date of the last collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the plan was design
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ay, 2011
lease provide the current monthly premium rate and the projected monthly premium rate applicable to the plan if tlan were to comply with the restricted annua nefits.
1. The premium rate for 2011 is $ 2. The cost in 2011 in the absenc annual limits3. The cost in 2011 to comply with annual limits is
n order to complete your applications, please provide this information as soon as possible. We look forward toeceiving your completed applications.
hank you,isa Keels
isa M. Keels, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance OversightOffice of Oversight
.S. Please note that I will be out of the office for the rest of this week, but I will be available via email tomorrowWednesday) morning.
r i v a cy a n d Co n f i d e n t i a l it y N o t i c e : This message is being sent via secure SSL encryption to protect the privacy of our clients and to ensure
ompliance with HIPAA regulations. Furthermore, this message (including any attached or embedded documents) is intended for the exclusive a
onfidential use of the individual or entity to which it has been addressed, and unless otherwise expressly indicated, is confidential and privilege
formation of Southern Benefit Administrators, Inc. Any dissemination, distribution or copying of the enclosed material is prohibited. If you rece
is transmission in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail at [email protected], and delete the original message. Your cooper
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rom: Donny Dowlen [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:53 AM
To: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Informationisa, just so there is no misunderstanding, I want to document clarification concerning myesponses to your question below regarding premium and cost information. In #1 we are providihe premium expected for 2011. In #2, we are providing the estimated plan cost if it does notave to comply with the $750,000 annual limit. In #3, we are providing the estimated plan cosf it has to comply with the $750,000 annual limit. I know you understand this, but we want t
ake sure that others who review this application have the same understanding. Thank you.
onny Dowlen
rom: Donny Dowlen [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 2:10 PMo: 'Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)'c: 'Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)'ubject: RE: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Information
isa, note the responses below. Let me know if you need anything else.
e want to emphasize that complying with annual limits would significantly increase the cost t
he plan participants as noted below, and would significantly decrease access to benefits forhose currently covered. The eligibility rules of the plan would have to be revised in order und the expected increase.
onny Dowlen
rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 4:15 PMo: [email protected]: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Annual Limit Waiver Applications - Request for Additional Information
Dear Mr. Dowlen:
hank you for your applications for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. mail is a request for additional information for the following application:
Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund
In order to complete your applications, please provide the following information for all applicationsmentioned above:
You state that a certain number of eligible employees are covered. Please provide the total number ofindividuals covered
Please confirm whether the plan listed above is a comprehensive or limited-benefit plan.ased on our conversation last week, the plan would be considered a limited benefit plan.
Please confirm that you are removing both overall the lifetime limit as well as lifetime limits on essential hea
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benefits.e are removing the overall lifetime limit as well as the lifetime limits on essential benefit
Was the plan listed above in existence prior to March 23rd, 2010? If so, have the trustees elected to comply he grandfathering provisions?
he plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010 and the trustees have elected to comply withhe grandfathering provisions.
What is the expiration date of the last collective bargaining agreement pursuant to which the plan was design
ay, 2011
lease provide the current monthly premium rate and the projected monthly premium rate applicable to the plan if tlan were to comply with the restricted annu efits.
1. The premium rate for 2011 is2. The cost in 2011 in the absen annual limits3. The cost in 2011 to comply with annual limits is
n order to complete your applications, please provide this information as soon as possible. We look forward toeceiving your completed applications.
hank you,isa Keels
isa M. Keels, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance OversightOffice of Oversight
.S. Please note that I will be out of the office for the rest of this week, but I will be available via email tomorrowWednesday) morning.
r i v a cy a n d Co n f i d e n t i a l it y N o t i c e : This message is being sent via secure SSL encryption to protect the privacy of our clients and to ensure
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rom: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 3:09 PM
To: Donny DowlenCc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Waiverhank you, Donny. I hope you have a happy holiday season as well!
ll the best,
sa
rom: Donny Dowlen [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:00 PMo: Keels, Lisa (HHS/OCIIO)c: [email protected]: Waiver
isa, I just received approval on eight of the applications that you were reviewing for ourompany. I just want to thank you for your assistance in this process. I know you guys areuried in applications and we just want to thank you for the prompt and courteous service youave these applications. I hope you have a happy holiday season.
onny Dowlen
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rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 12:36 PM
To: '[email protected]'ubject: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711
mportance: High
ollow Up Flag: Follow up
lag Status: Red
Attachments: Updated Jan 1 Approval Letter .pdf
ood Afternoon,
hank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act
ection 2711 for Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund. HHS has reviewed your application a
made its determination. Please see the attached letter.
lease confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail.
lease let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
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rom: Donny Dowlen [[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:04 PM
To: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711eceipt confirmed.
rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:36 AMo: '[email protected]'ubject: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711mportance: High
ood Afternoon,
hank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act
ection 2711 for Southeastern Pipetrades Health & Welfare Fund. HHS has reviewed your application a
made its determination. Please see the attached letter.
lease confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail.
lease let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
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