Partners Health Plan Inc

“In March 2021, Partnerships for Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Partnerships), the sole member of PHP, formed Partners in Management and Administrative Solutions, Inc. (PMAS). PMAS is a for-profit management services organization of which Partnerships is the sole shareholder. Among other business purposes, PMAS was organized to perform administrative functions for both PHP and Care Design New York LLC (CDNY). In conjunction with the establishment of PMAS in 2021, effective January 1, 2022 PHP staff responsible for the performance of PHP administrative functions were migrated to the employment by PMAS. Concurrent with that transition, PHP staff responsible for delivering care management services to PHP members migrated to the employment by CDNY. Accordingly, contractual arrangements were established with each respective affiliate to govern the services and payment terms associated with staff formerly employed directly by PHP as of December 31, 2021.”

“Partners health plan, inc. Has one sole corporate member which is partnerships for healthcare solutions, inc. Partnerships for healthcare solutions, inc. Is a new york not-for-profit corporation which has three corporate members, phsi, inc., adapt community network (formerly known as united cerebral palsy of new york city), and building solutions for tomorrow, inc., all new york non-profit organizations. In november 2019, partnerships for healthcare solutions, inc. Became the sole member of care design ny, llc, a new york non-profit organization. In conjunction with this transaction, building solutions for tomorrow, inc. Acquired certain partners health plan, inc. And partnerships for healthcare solution, inc. Governance and financial rights and obligations. Building solutions for tomorrow, inc. Also acquired the right to appoint one director to the partners health plan, inc. Board.”

“The board members of partners health plan, inc. Are appointed by its parent, partnerships for healthcare solutions, inc.”

“Amendments to organization by-laws and restructuring of debt are subject to approval by members.”

“Form 990 is prepared by a nationally recognized accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. Draft form 990 is reviewed by the organization's cfo and then provided to all members of the board of directors in draft via electronic mail, with an opportunity for them to comment or make inquiry before it is filed with the internal revenue service.”

“Each director and officer of the organization shall annually sign a certificate setting forth any interests or relationships that exist with any party with which the organization is, or is contemplating, transacting business, and certifying that no others exist. Such procedure is also performed when entering the initial employment with the organization. Furthermore, each such person will be under a continuing obligation to disclose to the chair of the organization in writing any such interests or relationships that may arise and have not yet been disclosed in the annual certificate. The organization's chief compliance officer monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy.”

“In conjunction with the full board, a review and approval of executive compensation is performed by the compensation committee of the board. Input is acquired by independent board members with specific industry experience and knowledge. In addition, market-based may be acquired and utilized by the compensation committee during the review process to validate compensation as needed.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Effective January 1, 2022 payroll and benefits were paid by Care Design New York LLC ("CDNY") (EIN 36-4875879) on behalf of Partners Health Plan, Inc. CDNY is a not-for-profit public charity organized and operating under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) that provides care coordination organization/health home (CCO/HH), whose mission is to help individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities lead a quality life. See Schedule O explanation to Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 for additional detail.”