Ssm Hospice and Home Care Foundation

“A related organization utilized the following to determine compensation: (1) independent compensation consultant; (2) compensation survey or study; (3) approval by the board or compensation committee.”

“A related organization utilized the following to determine compensation: (1) independent compensation consultant; (2) compensation survey or study; (3) approval by the board or compensation committee.”

“During the year, the filing organization entered into a plan of merger with a related, 501(c)(3) Foundation. The merger was effective December 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM, at which point the filing organization distributed its assets to the surviving foundation.”

“The sole member of the foundation is ssm health businesses. Ssm health businesses is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that operates ssm home care. Both ssm hospice and home care foundation and ssm health businesses are part of the integrated health care system known as ssm health.”

“The member has the power to appoint additional, successor or replacement members and to appoint the board of directors except for any director who serves ex officio, and to remove appointed directors with or without cause.”

“The member has the following powers: a. To establish and change the philosophy and values of the foundation b. To appoint additional, successor or replacement members c. To appoint the board of directors except for any director who serves ex officio, and to remove the appointed directors with or without cause d. To approve amendments to the articles of incorporation of the foundation as provided therein e. To approve amendments to the bylaws of the foundation f. To approve the merger, consolidation or dissolution of the foundation g. To approve the sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer, alienation, pledge, encumbrance, mortgage or lease of real property or any interest therein of the foundation in accordance with the policies approved by the member h. To approve i) the acquisition of real property or any interest therein or ii) the acquisition of stock of a corporation if, after the acquisition, the foundation will own a majority of the voting stock of such corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the member i. To approve the strategic, financial and human resources plan of the foundation j. To approve the sale, transfer or other disposition of the voting stock of a corporation if before the disposition the foundation owned a majority of the voting stock of the corporation and after such disposition the foundation would not own a majority of the voting stock of the corporation, in accordance with policies approved by the member k. To approve any borrowings or guarantees of the foundation in accordance with policies approved by the member l. To approve the acceptance of any gift or contribution which, in connection therewith, would impose a continuing obligation upon the foundation, including, without limitation, the obligation to provide health care services, pay an annuity or undertake any other obligations, except as otherwise determined by the member pursuant to policies adopted by the member m. To establish centralized employee benefit, insurance, investment, financing, corporate responsibility, performance assessment and improvement and other operational and support programs, to require the participation of the foundation in such programs, and to authorize the opening and closing of bank accounts and investment accounts in the name of the foundation in connection with such programs n. To establish guidelines for the establishment, composition and function of the divisional boards o. To approve or reject proposals for expenditures or contributions in accordance with the bylaws in the event the president of ssm home care and the applicable divisional board do not agree with respect to the approval of such proposal.”

“The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The Form 990 is prepared by the Tax Department of the parent organization, SSM Health Care Corporation (SSM). The Form 990 is reviewed by certain members of Senior Management. Any questions are addressed to the Tax Director of SSM prior to filing the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the successor organization's Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.”

“Board members are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. The president and secretary of board oversee compliance with this requirement. All board members with an identified conflict of interest abstain from board discussions and votes when applicable. Employees with purchasing authority and/or ability to influence purchasing decisions are assigned the conflict of interest disclosure course (coi) which must be completed on line. Periodically through the year, the entity's corporate responsibility contact person (with the help of the entity's learning management system coordinator) sends department managers a list of employees who have not yet completed their coi so they can remind the employees and ensure the employees have time in their schedule to complete the required course. Resolution of any conflicts that are disclosed must be documented and kept on file at the entity. Supervisors verify required course completion prior to year end.”

“The year-end audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited quarterly consolidated financial statement for the ssm health system are made available to the public on ssm health's website. The organization's articles of incorporation are available on the missouri secretary of state's website. Copies of the form 990 and the organization's conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Since it was founded in 1872 by Catholic sisters, SSM Health (SSMH) has existed to meet the health needs of the communities it serves. SSMH is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through one of the largest integrated delivery systems in the nation. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, SSMH includes 23 acute care hospitals, one children's hospital, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company, and an Accountable Care Organization. The health system employs nearly 40,000 people and is affiliated with 11,000 physicians making it one of the largest employers in every community it serves. In the tradition of its founding sisters, SSMH strives to fulfill its mission by providing exceptional health care to everyone who comes to its hospitals, regardless of their ability to pay. The purpose of the SSM Health Hospice and Home Health Foundation is to help our most vulnerable patients realize the full benefit of the exceptional health care services provided by our caregivers. The Foundation serves communities in the Saint Louis and St. Charles metro regions, and Southern Illinois. The Foundation's mission is to meet patients' needs that insurance companies will not pay for, but are necessary to the success of their care, including the most basic needs of food, shelter and medical care. Our programs respect and emphasize the dignity of each patient, thus supporting SSMH's Mission: "Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God." Programs supported by the Foundation included: - "Dr. Robert Kingsbury Patient & Family Emergency Assistance Fund" is a safety net that provides our patients and families with necessities that private insurance, Medicare and/or Medicaid won't cover. These items may include: rent payment, utility payments, groceries, prescription drug costs not covered by insurance, medical equipment and home adaptations/modifications necessary for a patient to remain at home. Patients must be on Medicaid or meet specific charity requirements established by SSM Home Care. In 2021, we helped a total of 118 patients and family members through our emergency assistance fund. - "Vickie Horst Home Care Rehabilitation Services" for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy is available for home care patients who are without insurance to pay for these therapies. 59 individuals were served in 2021. - "Comfort Touch Massage Therapy" techniques utilized by our certified massage therapists help promote relief from pain and ease tension and anxiety for our hospice patients. Complimentary massages are offered to patients in the St. Louis/St. Charles and Illinois regions. 171 individuals received massage therapy in 2021. - Through "Peaceful Harmony Music Therapy," our certified music therapist can decrease pain and anxiety for our hospice patients, promote relaxation, and improve their overall quality of life in their precious last months and days. Our therapist uses tools ranging from listening to performing to writing and recording in order to meet the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and cognitive needs of our patients and families. 178 patients received music therapy in 2021. "MAGIC Children's Bereavement Program" is designed to help children who have experienced the loss of a loved one grieve properly so that they can move forward in their lives. Our professional staff helps children and families develop strategies for coping, communicating and healing. There is no charge for this program, which includes bereavement kits for children impacted by a loved one's death. - "My Legacy" ensures that our patients' memories endure for their loved ones before they pass away through video interviews or photographs. My Legacy gives our ho”

“All applicable 1099 and 1096 irs tax forms are reported and filed by the parent organization, ssm health care corporation, ein 46-6029223.”

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