Better Medicare Alliance

“Certain governance decisions are reserved to the Operations Committee, as described above.”

“BMAs Form 990 is reviewed by BMAs president & CEO and outside legal counsel, and a copy of the 990 is provided to BMAs Operations Committee for their review prior to filing.”

“BMA Board Members sign a statement on an annual basis that states they have received the conflict of interest policy, understand the policy and agree to comply with the policy. Board Members must also disclose any actual or possible conflicts of interest on an ongoing basis.If a possible conflict of interest arises, that person shall leave the meeting while the remaining Board Members decide if a conflict of interest exists.”

“In determining appropriate compensation for the President and CEO, the Board of Directors reviewed comparability data of similar nonprofit organizations. A compensation survey was used to identify the compensation percentiles for the comparable nonprofits. The President and CEOs credentials were evaluated to determine the appropriate compensation based on the salary survey of comparable nonprofits.The Operations Committee evaluates the performance of, and sets the compensation for, the President and CEO on an annual basis, pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement and consistent with the comparability data described below.”

“Range for compensation of other employees is set in job descriptions based on comparable positions at comparable organizations. Anticipated compensation is included in the annual budget which is prepared by staff and approved by the Operations Committee.”

“The Better Medicare Alliance will honor requests for copies of its Forms 1024 and 990. In-person requests for copies will be honored immediately and without charge (if BMA has photocopying equipment at the place of inspection). Written requests will be honored within thirty days. For written requests, BMA may charge a reasonable fee for copying plus actual postage, but, if so, BMA will provide timely notice of the approximate cost within 7 days of receiving the request.”

“Initial copies of these documents are available as attachments to the Form 1024 of the Better Medicare Alliance. The organization provides copies of all documents required by applicable law.”

“BMAs Bylaws delegate certain governing authority to a designated body under applicable law (the Operations Committee), including the authority to review and approve budgets, financial statements, tax returns, expenditures, and executive performance and compensation. Certain organizations appoint representatives to the Operations Committee, which consists of three individuals, not all of whom serve on BMAs board of directors.”

“Adjust information on independent contractors”

“Government Affairs $180,000Policy Support $575,092Analytical Reports $730,000Conference $2,593Recruiter $121,666Communications $1,032,000Other Professional Fees $167,767”

“Mission Statement:BMA is the leading advocacy and research organization focused on strengthening and protecting Medicare Advantage working along side a coalition of providers, community-based organizations, employers, health plans, aging service agencies, advocates, retiree organizations, and beneficiaries who support Medicare Advantage.”