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    Pages 2 through 40 redacted for the following reasons:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Exemption 4

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION 2010

    al

    Waiverest

    c ante

    Policy Name

    (use a newrow for each

    policyapplication)

    Applic ant

    (Plan/ PolicySitus) City

    Applic ant

    (Plan/Policy

    Situs)State

    Plan/ Policy

    Effective Date(mm/dd/yyyy)

    ContactName

    StreetAddress City State Zip Code

    PhoneNumber

    (includingarea code)

    EmailAddress

    Type of

    Coverage(e.g., Limited

    Benefit, HRA,Rx only, Other)

    Self-

    Insured(Yes/No)

    Individual orGroup Policy

    Total

    Number ofIndividualsCovered by

    Policy(include all

    dependentscovered)

    Current

    Plan OverallAnnual

    Limit (indollars)

    Local 13mployers

    roup

    urance

    Plan

    Section VII of

    ApplicantPlan entitled

    "Reimbursem

    ent of Medical

    Expenses" Rochester NY 12/01/1975

    Steve

    Ostrander

    1850 Mt.

    Read Blvd Rochester NY 14615

    1-800-224-

    8544 x104

    sostrander

    @ualocal

    13.org Other Yes Group

    Disclosure Statement

    rding to the Pape rwork Reduction Act of 1995, no person s are required to re spond to a collect ion of information unless it displays a vali d OMB control num ber. The valid OMB contro l number for this

    mation collection is 0938-1105. The time required to complete this information collection is estimate d to average ( 8 hours) or ( 240 minutes) per response, including the time to review instructions,ch existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collec tion. If you have comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s ) or suggestions foroving this form, please write to: CMS, 7500 Security Boulevard, Attn: PRA Reports Clearance Officer, Mail Stop C4-26-05, Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850.

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION 2010

    mbulat ory Emergency Hospit alization Laborat ory PediatricMaternity/Newborn

    Mental Health/

    SubstanceAbuse

    Rehabilitative/Devices

    Preventive/Wel ln es s Pr es cr ip ti on

    PlanDeductible

    Copay (if

    applicable)

    Coinsuranc

    e (ifapplicable)

    Copay (if

    applicable)

    Coinsurance (if

    applicable)

    Copay (if

    applicable)

    Coinsurance (if

    applicable)

    Copay (if

    applicable)

    C

    a

    *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None *None

    Current Essential Benefits Annual Limits (Annual Limit f or Each Essential Benefit)Rx

    Copay/ConOffice Visit

    Copays/CoinsuranceHospital Inpatient

    Copay/CoinsuranceEmergency Room

    Copay/Coinsurance

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION 2010

    idual/ Employee

    Employee

    contribution(if applicable)

    Employer

    contribution(i f ap pl ic ab le) To tal

    Employee

    contribution(if applicable)

    Employer

    contribution(i f ap pl ic ab le) To tal

    Employee

    contribution(if applicable)

    Employer

    contribution(if applicable)

    Projected Rate Increasethat would result from

    compliance with $750,000Annual L imit Restric tion

    (in do llars)(Average

    Premium by Individual)(Difference of Column AT

    and AQ divided by

    Access t oBenefits that

    would resultfrom

    compliancewith $750,000Annual L imit

    Restriction(describe

    briefly in cellor in a

    PlanAdmini strator/ CEO

    of HealthInsuranc

    e IssuerName

    Title of Individual

    ProvidingAttest ation

    Employee *None *None *None *None *None *None None

    Steve

    Ostrander Fund Manager

    Current Monthly Premium Rates orPremium Equivalent Rates (in dollars)*:

    Renewal Monthly Premium Rates orPremium Equivalent Rates if Waiver Granted

    (in dollars)*

    Projected Rate Increase that would result

    from compliance with $750,000 Annual LimitRestriction (in d ollars) (Average Premium by

    Individual)*

    * When completing the columns requesting premium rate information, please express the premium rates as a composite rate (ifpremiums are a range based on years of service or age) and by tier (Employee, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Child, Family,etc.) as applicable. If you are an issuer, please provide the premium amount in the column titled, "Total" (Column AN, AQ and AT).

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    //C|/...ocal%2013%20Plumbers%20and%20Pipefitters%20Annual%20Limit%20Waiver%20Application%20Dec%2015%202010.htm[08/02/2011 10:53:

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance withgrandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]

    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLaw

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xlsx; WaiverResponse.docx

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marciano

    c: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    UA L13:000009

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    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

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    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    UA L13:000011

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    UA LOCAL 13 & EMPLOYERS GROUP INSURANCE PLAN

    Response to Fields Indicated as *None

    Hourly contributions from Contractors per Collective Bargaining Agreement are

    deposited into each participants Hour Bank. Any contributions in excess of the required

    amount for their individual selected insurance coverage (the cost of one years worth of

    Health Care coverage) under the plan provisions can be used for reimbursement of the

    participants out of pocket medical expenses.

    The amount in each participants hour bank will vary for each participant based upon

    their hours worked and their Medical/Dental coverage selection.

    Work in the construction industry is cyclical. The average amount available for

    reimbursement in a participants hour bank is $ . Therefore, it is not feasible that wecan comply with the $750,000 Annual Limit Res n based upon our plan design.

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    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]

    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    c: Steve Ostrander

    ubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    ollow Up Flag: Follow Up

    ag Status: Completed

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    UA L13:000013

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    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    UA L13:000014

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AM

    o: Tricia Marciano

    c: Steve Ostrander

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    UA L13:000015

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    //C|/...ocal%2013%20Plumbers%20and%20Pipefitters%20Annual%20Limit%20Waiver%20Application%20Dec%2016%202010.htm[08/02/2011 10:52

    ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    UA L13:000016

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    rom: Steve Ostrander [[email protected]]

    ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 5:00 PM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ennifer,

    ricia has the day off today, and she is in possession of all the paperwork. I am unable to answer the first question regardi

    he $ , but I can answer the second question. The $ is the annual cost of our policy per participant at the fam

    evel. The cost in premium is close to $ per month. Each participant is required to maintain a one year premium bala

    n their hour bank before any reimbursements can be requested. We had an instance in the past where a participant drain

    is hour bank to $0.00 and was subsequently laid off. He did not have any contributions coming in for his health care and r

    ut of coverage within 3 months. He then was still unemployed and unable to self pay his premium, and was termed from

    ealth plan. He was offered COBRA, but could not pay for that either on $ per week unemployment. We have since

    nstituted this one year policy to prevent this situation from ever arising again. Hope that helps, and I will have Tricia conta

    ou tomorrow morning.

    egards,

    teve

    Steve Ostranderund Manager

    A Local 13 Benefits Office

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    [email protected]

    hone: 585-338-2310 ext.104

    ax: 585-544-3993

    oll free: 1-800-224-8544

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:21 PMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ello

    have two quick questions regarding your spreadsheet. In column Q (Current Plan Overall Annual Limit), you entered $

    this the maximum amount that an individual could accumulate in his/her hour bank for reimbursable medical expenses?

    econd, in column AB, you list the plan deductible as $ what plan are you referring to (Im not clear on what this

    umber means in relationship to the hour bank).

    hank you in advance for the clarification.

    UA L13:000017

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    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]

    UA L13:000018

    mailto:[email protected]:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[email protected]
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    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension SpecialistA Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.UA L13:000019

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    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:12 AM

    o: 'Tricia Marciano'

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ello Tricia

    hank you for your understanding. I will call you Monday morning to discuss your application. Have a good weekend.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something we

    UA L13:000021

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    ddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AM

    o: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    UA L13:000022

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    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once this

    nformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:21 PM

    o: 'Tricia Marciano'

    c: Steve Ostrander

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ello

    have two quick questions regarding your spreadsheet. In column Q (Current Plan Overall Annual Limit), you entered $

    this the maximum amount that an individual could accumulate in his/her hour bank for reimbursable medical expenses?

    econd, in column AB, you list the plan deductible as $ what plan are you referring to (Im not clear on what this

    umber means in relationship to the hour bank).

    hank you in advance for the clarification.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]

    UA L13:000024

    mailto:[email protected]:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]mailto:[email protected]
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    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]

    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    UA L13:000025

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    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 9:59 AM

    o: 'Steve Ostrander'

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    i Steve

    hank you for this information, this does help to clarify things. I will keep an eye out for Tricias response.

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Steve Ostrander [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 5:00 PMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    ricia has the day off today, and she is in possession of all the paperwork. I am unable to answer the first question regardihe $ but I can answer the second question. The $ is the annual cost of our policy per participant at the fam

    evel. The cost in premium is close to $ per month. Each participant is required to maintain a one year premium bala

    n their hour bank before any reimbursements can be requested. We had an instance in the past where a participant drain

    is hour bank to $0.00 and was subsequently laid off. He did not have any contributions coming in for his health care and r

    ut of coverage within 3 months. He then was still unemployed and unable to self pay his premium, and was termed from

    ealth plan. He was offered COBRA, but could not pay for that either on $ per week unemployment. We have since

    nstituted this one year policy to prevent this situation from ever arising again. Hope that helps, and I will have Tricia conta

    ou tomorrow morning.

    egards,

    teve

    Steve Ostranderund Manager

    A Local 13 Benefits Office

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    [email protected]

    hone: 585-338-2310 ext.104

    ax: 585-544-3993

    UA L13:000027

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    oll free: 1-800-224-8544

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:21 PMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ello

    have two quick questions regarding your spreadsheet. In column Q (Current Plan Overall Annual Limit), you entered $

    this the maximum amount that an individual could accumulate in his/her hour bank for reimbursable medical expenses?

    econd, in column AB, you list the plan deductible as $ what plan are you referring to (Im not clear on what this

    umber means in relationship to the hour bank).

    hank you in advance for the clarification.

    --------------------------------ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marcianonsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AM

    UA L13:000028

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    o: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    UA L13:000029

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    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    UA L13:000030

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    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]

    ent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:59 AM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    c: Steve Ostrander

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    ennifer,

    eres the clarification on your two questions below:

    Column Q, $ . That is the most that one particular participant currently has in their hour bank available for

    medical reimbursement after their one years worth of insurance has been held in reserve.

    Column AB, $ That is the current cost of one years health insurance.

    hope this information is helpful and please do not hesitate to call me if you need additional clarification. Have a wonder

    oliday.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:21 PM

    o: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ello

    have two quick questions regarding your spreadsheet. In column Q (Current Plan Overall Annual Limit), you entered $

    this the maximum amount that an individual could accumulate in his/her hour bank for reimbursable medical expenses?

    econd, in column AB, you list the plan deductible as $ what plan are you referring to (Im not clear on what this

    umber means in relationship to the hour bank).

    hank you in advance for the clarification.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    UA L13:000031

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    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (FundManager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, ple

    ve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something we

    ddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete thpreadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marciano

    UA L13:000032

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    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostrander

    ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marcianoubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

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    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:03 PM

    o: 'Tricia Marciano'

    c: Steve Ostrander

    ubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    i Tricia

    hank you very much for this clarification.

    appy holidays.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 11:59 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eres the clarification on your two questions below:

    Column Q, $ . That is the most that one particular participant currently has in their hour bank available for

    medical reimbursement after their one years worth of insurance has been held in reserve.

    Column AB, $ . That is the current cost of one years health insurance.

    hope this information is helpful and please do not hesitate to call me if you need additional clarification. Have a wonder

    oliday.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 4:21 PMo: Tricia Marciano

    UA L13:000035

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    c: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ello

    have two quick questions regarding your spreadsheet. In column Q (Current Plan Overall Annual Limit), you entered $

    this the maximum amount that an individual could accumulate in his/her hour bank for reimbursable medical expenses?

    econd, in column AB, you list the plan deductible as $ what plan are you referring to (Im not clear on what this

    umber means in relationship to the hour bank).

    hank you in advance for the clarification.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 3:26 PMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostrander; TobinLawubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    hank you for getting back to me in a timely fashion. Attached is the spreadsheet along with our response to the section

    he spreadsheet where we indicated none. This document outlines how our plan works. Steve Ostrander (Fund

    Manager), our Legal Counsel and myself met this morning to go over this information. When you return to the office, pleve me a call to discuss the information. I will not be in the office tomorrow, but will return on Monday, December 20th

    hank you.

    ricia Marciano

    nsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:13 AMo: Tricia Marcianoc: Steve Ostranderubject: RE: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ood morning

    am unfortunately on sick leave today, and will not be able to return your call until I return to the office. If this is something weddress via e-mail, please let me know. If it does require a phone call, please know that you can have extra time to complete th

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    preadsheet and that I will return your call when I return to the office. I thank you for your understanding.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    rom: Tricia Marciano [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:04 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Steve Ostranderubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application (Please Call)

    ennifer,

    eft you a Voice Mail message regarding the waiver application. Please call me when you get a moment today. Thank yo

    ricia Marcianonsurance & Pension Specialist

    A Local 13

    850 Mt. Read Blvd.

    ochester, NY 14615

    hone (585) 338-2310 x106

    ax (585) 544-3993

    rom: Steve Ostranderent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:16 AMo: Tricia Marciano

    ubject: FW: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:19 AMo: Steve Ostranderc: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    Dear Mr. Ostrander:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service ActPHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, attached to this email. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that arfully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet donot pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unabto complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:UA L13:000037

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    Confirm whether the plan was in existence prior to March 23, 2010. If so, is the plan in compliance with

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act.

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 16, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Hum

    ervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 12:14 PM

    o: 'Tricia Marciano'; Steve Ostrander

    ubject: UA Local 13 Plumbers and Pipefitters Annual Limit Waiver Application

    ollow Up Flag: Follow up

    ag Status: Completed

    Dear Applicant:

    hank you for your information. Your application is now complete and you should receive a determination of yourpplication within 30 days.

    hank you.

    --------------------------------

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]