Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Hmo Blue Inc

“The organization's board of directors are appointed by, and accountable to, the board of directors of blue cross and blue shield of massachusetts, inc., the organization's parent company, which is comprised of a majority of independent voting members and which reserves the right to act as the board committees of the organization.”

“The organization's board of directors are appointed by, and accountable to, the board of directors of blue cross and blue shield of massachusetts, inc., the organization's parent company, which is comprised of a majority of independent voting members and which reserves the right to act as the board committees of the organization.”

“The organization's board of directors are appointed by, and accountable to, the board of directors of blue cross and blue shield of massachusetts, inc., the organization's parent company, which is comprised of a majority of independent voting members and which reserves the right to act as the board committees of the organization.”

“The organization's form 990 was prepared by the organization's finance department and reviewed by a paid preparer, with relevant input and review by subject matter personnel from throughout the organization. The completed form 990 was provided to both the voting members of the governing board of the organization and designated representatives of the independent governing board of blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc. At the direction of the full board of directors.”

“The avoidance of actual or perceived conflicts of interest is important to blue cross blue shield of massachusetts and its related organizations. As a matter of corporate responsibility the board ensures that the company maintains a thorough and robust disclosure process. Members of the board of directors of the organization, its corporate officers, senior leaders, and select other associates participate in an annual conflict of interest disclosure process. The conflict process is managed by the blue cross blue shield of massachusetts legal department and is designed to identify, among other matters, self-reported financial relationships between the organization, its directors, and senior management (including family members) and other organizations. The conflict process provides an opportunity to evaluate and address as necessary actual or perceived conflicts of interest. The conflict of interest policy, a confidentiality statement and a disclosure questionnaire are distributed annually to directors, officers, and members of senior management. Responses are subject to extensive evaluation by the legal department and governance committee. Recommendations and summary reports are provided to and evaluated annually by the governance committee.”

“The organization's senior level management services are provided by blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc., a related organization, under an arm's length services agreement. The organization's ceo is compensated solely by blue cross blue shield of massachusetts inc. The organization's ceo compensation is determined under the direction of the human resources committee of the blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc. Board of directors using market assessment information provided by independent compensation consultants. Final approval of the organization's ceo compensation is performed by the full board of directors of blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc.”

“The organization's senior level management services are provided by blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc., a related organization, under an arm's length services agreement. The organization's ceo is compensated solely by blue cross blue shield of massachusetts inc. The organization's ceo compensation is determined under the direction of the human resources committee of the blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc. Board of directors using market assessment information provided by independent compensation consultants. Final approval of the organization's ceo compensation is performed by the full board of directors of blue cross blue shield of massachusetts, inc.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available at the company's headquarters at 101 huntington avenue, suite 1300, boston, ma 02199-7611.”

“Changes in non-admitted assets - -391206; unrealized foreign exchange capital gain - 707383;”