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LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
AND
HM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This Letter of Understanding ("LOU") is entered into by and between HM Life Insurance
Company ("Vendor") and the City of Fort Worth ("City"), collectively the "parties."
The Contract documents shall include the following:
1. The Stop Loss Policy; and
2. This LOU.
Notwithstanding any language to the contrary in the attached Stop Loss Insurance Policy
(collectively referred to herein as the "Policy"),the parties stipulate by evidence of execution of
this LOU below by a representative of each party duly authorized to bind the parties hereto, that
the parties hereby agree that the provisions in this LOU below shall be in addition to the Policy.
In the event that there is a conflict between this LOU and the Policy, the terms of this LOU will
prevail over the Policy as to the items referenced herein as follows:
1. Term. The Policy shall commence upon the Effective Date as stated in the Policy
("Effective Date") and shall expire at the end of the Policy Term as stated on the Policy
("Expiration Date"),unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Policy. The
Policy may be renewed for one year Policy Terms at the City's option, each a"Policy Term"The
City shall provide Vendor with written notice of its intent to renew at least thirty (30) days prior
to the end of each term.
2. Termination.
a. Convenience. Either City or Vendor may terminate the Policy at any time
and for any reason by providing the other party with 30 days written notice of termination.
b. Breach. If either party commits a material breach of the Policy, the non-
breaching Party must give written notice to the breaching party that describes the breach
in reasonable detail. The breaching party must cure the breach ten (10) calendar days after
receipt of notice from the non-breaching party, or other time frame as agreed to by the
parties. If the breaching party fails to cure the breach within the stated period of time, the
non-breaching party may, in its sole discretion, and without prejudice to any other right
under the Policy, law, or equity,immediately terminate the Policy by giving written notice
to the breaching party.
C. Fiscal Funding Out. In the event no funds or insufficient funds are
appropriated by City in any fiscal period for any premium payments due hereunder, City
will notify Vendor of such occurrence and the Policy shall terminate on the last day of the
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Letter of Understanding
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fiscal period for which appropriations were received without penalty or expense to the City
of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the premium payments herein agreed
upon for which funds have been appropriated.
d. Duties and Obligations of the Parties. In the event that the Policy is
terminated prior to the Expiration Date, City shall pay Vendor for services actually
rendered up to the effective date of termination and Vendor shall continue to provide City
with services requested by City and in accordance with the Policy up to the effective date
of termination. In the event Vendor has received access to City information or data as a
requirement to perform services hereunder,Vendor shall destroy or return all City provided
data to City in a machine readable format or other format deemed acceptable to City.
3. Attorneys' Fees, Penalties, and Liquidated Damages. To the extent the attached
Policy requires City to pay attorneys' fees for any action contemplated or taken, or penalties or
liquidated damages in any amount, City objects to these terms and any such terms are hereby
deleted from the Policy and shall have no force or effect.
4. Law and Venue. The Policy and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto
shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and state of
Texas, exclusive of conflicts of laws provisions.Venue for any suit brought under the Policy shall
be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Tarrant County, Texas. To the extent the Policy is
required to be governed by any state law other than Texas or venue in Tarrant County,City objects
to such terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Policy and shall have no force or
effect.
5. Linked Terms and Conditions. If the Policy contains a website link to terms and
conditions, the linked terms and conditions located at that website link as of the effective date of
the Policy shall be the linked terms and conditions referred to in the Policy. To the extent that the
linked terms and conditions conflict with any provision of either this LOU or the Policy, the
provisions contained within this LOU and the Policy shall control. If any changes are made to the
linked terms and conditions after the date of the Policy, such changes are hereby deleted and void.
Further, if Vendor cannot clearly and sufficiently demonstrate the exact terms and conditions as
of the effective date of the Policy, all of the linked terms and conditions are hereby deleted and
void.
6. Insurance. The City is a governmental entity under the laws of the state of Texas
and pursuant to Chapter 2259 of the Texas Government Code, entitled "Self-Insurance by
Governmental Units," is self-insured and therefore is not required to purchase insurance. To the
extent the Policy requires City to purchase insurance,City objects to any such provision,the parties
agree that any such requirement shall be null and void and is hereby deleted from the Policy and
shall have no force or effect.City will provide a letter of self-insured status as requested by Vendor.
7. Sovereign Immunity_. Nothing herein constitutes a waiver of City's sovereign
immunity.To the extent the Policy requires City to waive its rights or immunities as a government
entity; such provisions are hereby deleted and shall have no force or effect.
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8. Indemnity. To the extent the Policy,in any way,requires City to indemnify or hold
Vendor or any third party harmless from damages of any kind or character, City objects to these
terms and any such terms are hereby deleted from the Policy and shall have no force or effect.
9. Data Breach. Vendor further agrees that it will monitor and test its data
safeguards from time to time, and further agrees to adjust its data safeguards from time to
time in light of relevant circumstances or the results of any relevant testing or
monitoring.All Personal Data to which Vendor has access under the Policy, as between
Vendor and City, will remain the property of City. City hereby consents to the use,
processing and/or disclosure of Personal Data only for the purposes described herein and to
the extent such use or processing is necessary for Vendor to carry out its duties and
responsibilities under the Policy, any applicable Statement(s) of Work, or as required by
law.Vendor's obligation to defend, hold harmless and indemnify City shall remain in full
effect if the Data Breach is the result of the actions of a third party. All Personal Data
delivered to Vendor shall be stored in the United States or other jurisdictions approved by
City in writing and shall not be transferred to any other countries or jurisdictions without
the prior written consent of City.
10. Insurance. Vendor agrees that insurance coverage provided to City by Vendor is
sufficient for purposes of the Policy only.
11. No Debt. In compliance with Article 11 § 5 of the Texas Constitution, it is
understood and agreed that all obligations of City hereunder are subject to the availability of funds.
If such funds are not appropriated or become unavailable, City shall have the right to terminate the
Policy except for those portions of funds which have been appropriated prior to termination.
12. Public Information. City is a government entity under the laws of the State of Texas
and all documents held or maintained by City are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public
Information Act. To the extent the Policy requires that City maintain records in violation of the
Act,City hereby objects to such provisions and such provisions are hereby deleted from the Policy
and shall have no force or effect.In the event there is a request for information marked Confidential
or Proprietary, City shall promptly notify Vendor. It will be the responsibility of Vendor to submit
reasons objecting to disclosure.A determination on whether such reasons are sufficient will not be
decided by City, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas or by a court of
competent jurisdiction.
13. Letter of Understanding Controlling. If any provisions of the attached Policy,
conflict with the terms herein, are prohibited by applicable law, conflict with any applicable rule,
regulation or ordinance of City, the terms in this LOU shall control.
14. Immigration Nationality Act. Vendor shall verify the identity and employment
eligibility of its employees who perform work under the Policy, including completing the
Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Vendor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws
as well as establish appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by
any Vendor employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. VENDOR SHALL
INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
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LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
VENDOR, VENDOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OR
LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Vendor, shall have the right to immediately terminate
the Policy for violations of this provision by Vendor.
15. No Boycott of Israel. If Vendor has fewer than 10 employees or the Policy is for
less than $100,000, this section does not apply. Vendor acknowledges that in accordance with
Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a
company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the
contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to those
terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this LOU, Vendor certifies
that Vendor's signature provides written verification to City that Vendor: (1) does not boycott
Israel; and(2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Policy.
16. Right to Audit. Vendor agrees that City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under the Policy, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent
books, documents, papers and records of Vendor involving transactions relating to the Policy.
Vendor agrees that City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Vendor
facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Vendor reasonable advance notice of
intended audits.
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY:
City of Fort Worth Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and administration
of this contract,including ensuring all
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Date: 02/02/2022
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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HM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, 120 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-3099
1-800-328-5433
POLICY NUMBER 407563-B
POLICYHOLDER City of Fort Worth
TYPE OF COVERAGE Stop Loss Insurance
EFFECTIVE DATE January 01, 2022
POLICY TERM January 01, 2022 through December 31, 2022
POLICY ISSUED IN Texas
THIS IS NOT A POLICY OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE. THE EMPLOYER DOES
NOT BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION SYSTEM BY PURCHASING
THIS POLICY, AND IF THE EMPLOYER IS A NON-SUBSCRIBER, THE EMPLOYER LOSES THOSE
BENEFITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE UNDER THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION
LAWS. THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLY WITH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW AS IT
PERTAINS TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE FILED
AND POSTED.
HM Life Insurance Company agrees to pay the benefits provided by this Policy, in accordance with the
provisions of this Policy.
The consideration for this Policy is the application of the Policyholder and the payment by the Policyholder of
premiums as provided herein.
This Policy provides benefits to the Policyholder when Eligible Claims Expenses, which are Paid by the
Policyholder through the Covered Underlying Plan(s), exceed the levels defined in this Policy. The benefits of
this Policy and the terms and conditions that apply to this Policy are explained herein.
The Effective Date of this Policy is 12:01 AM Eastern Time on the first day of the Policy Term and the
expiration date of this Policy is 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the last day of the Policy Term.
This Policy may be renewed for subsequent Policy Terms in accordance with the renewal terms
outlined in this Policy. If this Policy is renewed the terms and conditions of this Policy may be revised.
This Policy is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is issued and will be administered in
accordance with such laws.
All provisions on this and the following pages are a part of the Policy.
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HM Life Insurance Company
By
President
This Policy is Non-Participating
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Have a complaint or need help?
If you have a problem with a claim or your premium, call your insurance company or HMO first. If you
can't work out the issue, the Texas Department of Insurance may be able to help.
Even if you file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance, you should also file a complaint or
appeal through your insurance company or HMO. If you don't, you may lose your right to appeal.
HIM Life Insurance Company
To get information or file a complaint with your insurance company or HMO:
Call: Compliance Department Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-328-5433
Toll-free: 1-800-328-5433
Email: HMIGComplaints@highmark.com
Mail: 120 Fifth Avenue, Suite PAP HM-063A, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Texas Department of Insurance
To get help with an insurance question or file a complaint with the state:
Call with a question: 1-800-252-3439
File a complaint: www.tdi.texas.gov
Email: Cons umerProtectiona-tdi.texas.gov
Mail: MC 111-1 A, P.O. Box 149091, Austin, TX 78714-9091
4Tiene una queja o necesita ayuda?
Si tiene un problema con una reclamacidn o con su prima de seguro, Ilame primero a su compania de
seguros o HMO. Si no puede resolver el problema, es posible que el Departamento de Seguros de Texas
(Texas Department of Insurance, por su nombre en ingles) pueda ayudar.
Aun si usted presenta una queja ante el Departamento de Seguros de Texas, tambien debe presentar
una queja a traves del proceso de quejas o de apelaciones de su compania de seguros o HMO. Si no Io
hace, podria perder su derecho para apelar.
HIM Life Insurance Company
Para obtener informacidn o para presentar una queja ante su compania de seguros o HMO:
Call: Compliance Department Complaint Coordinator at 1-800-328-5433
Toll-free: 1-800-328-5433
Email: HMIGComplaints@highmark.com
Mail: 120 Fifth Avenue, Suite PAP HM-063A, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Texas Complaint Notice 05/20
El Departamento de Seguros de Texas
Para obtener ayuda con una pregunta relacionada con los seguros o para presentar una queja ante el
estado:
Llame con sus preguntas al: 1-800-252-3439
Presente una queja en: www.tdi.texas.gov
Correo electrdnico: Cons umerProtectiona-tdi.texas.gov
Direccidn postal: MC 111-1A, P.O. Box 149091, Austin, TX 78714-9091
Texas Complaint Notice 05/20
TEXAS DISCLOSURE OF GUARANTY FUND NON PARTICIPATION
In the event the insurer is unable to fulfill its contractual obligation under this policy, the contract-holder is
not protected by an insurance guaranty fund or other solvency protection arrangement.
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Table of Contents
Part 1. DECLARATION PAGE......................................................................................................................1
Part2. DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................................3
Part3. BENEFITS.........................................................................................................................................6
Part 4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS...................................................................................................7
Part 5. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR..............................................................................................................8
Part 6. CLAIM PROVISIONS.......................................................................................................................9
Part 7. MATERIAL CHANGES....................................................................................................................10
Part 8. TERMINATION AND RENEWAL....................................................................................................11
Part9. PREMIUMS .....................................................................................................................................12
Part 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS..............................................................................................................13
Part 11. RECORDS AND REPORTS .........................................................................................................15
Part12. LIABILITY......................................................................................................................................16
Part 13. INDEMNIFICATION.......................................................................................................................16
Part 14. ENTIRE CONTRACT, CHANGES ................................................................................................17
Part 15. INCONTESTABLE CLAUSE.........................................................................................................17
Part 16. LEGAL ACTIONS..........................................................................................................................17
Part 17. INSOLVENCY ...............................................................................................................................17
Part 18. ASSIGNMENT...............................................................................................................................17
RENEWALRIDER........................................................................................................................................1
SPECIFIC ADVANCE FUNDING RIDER .....................................................................................................1
Part 1. DECLARATION PAGE
A. POLICY INFORMATION
1. Policy Number 407563-B
2. Policyholder City of Fort Worth
3. Policy Term January 01, 2022 through December 31, 2022
4. Covered Underlying Plan(s) City of Fort Worth Health Plan
5. Claims Administrator(s) Meritain Health
6. Pharmacy Benefit Manager(s) Optum Rx
B. SPECIFIC BENEFIT SCHEDULE
For all Eligible Claims Expenses except those to which a Special Risk Limitation applies:
1. Covered Claims Basis:
Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred from January 01, 2020 through December 31, 2022
and Paid from January 01, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
2. Specific Eligible Claims Expenses include:
Medical Yes
Prescription Drug Card Yes
3. Number of Covered Units:
Composite 5,743
4. Specific Deductible
Per Participant $1,000,000
5. Specific Payable Percentage: 100%
6. Maximum Specific Benefit in excess of the Specific Deductible per Participant
Per Lifetime Unlimited
C. PREMIUM
Specific Premium Rate per Policy Month per Covered Unit:
Composite: $6.67
The Specific Premium Rate per Policy Month only applies to this Policy Term.
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D. SPECIAL RISK LIMITATIONS
Disabled/Hospital Confined, actively at work, activity of
daily living, out-of-hospital, or similar requirements
waived with Disclosure: Yes
Retirees Included: Yes
Out-of-network negotiations will be handled by Precision Benefit Services (PBS). PBS fees will
be reimbursed under the Specific Stop Loss policy to a maximum of 30% savings capped at
$30,000 per claim as outlined below.
CERiS will be performing in-patient and out-patient facility audits for Aetna in-network claims over
$15,000. CERiS will be reviewing financial accuracy, clinical appropriateness and contractual
compliance with the Aetna in-network provider contracts. HM will reimburse CERiS fees when
savings are achieved as follows: 35% of disallowed amounts based on the PPO allowed amount
(not billed charges) capped at$30,000 per claim. DRG facility claims will not be subject to CERiS
audits.
A"Claim" is defined by Meritain as: A billing received from a provider for services rendered to an
employee or dependent whose services are eligible under the employer Plan Document. A filing
for reimbursement to the stop loss carrier is comprised of multiple singular claims to complete the
reimbursement request. Filings may include eligible claims that have been applied to the
claimant's deductible and those that exceeded the deductible.
E. AFFILIATES
None
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Part 2. DEFINITIONS
The definitions of terms apply whenever the terms are used anywhere in this Policy. "We", "us", and "our"
refer to HM Life Insurance Company. Other defined terms are printed with an initial capital letter.
AFFILIATE means a company subsidiary to, affiliated with, or controlled by the Policyholder. Eligible
Affiliates are shown in the Declaration Page. Additions and terminations may only be made by an
amendment to this Policy. Termination of an Affiliate is treated as termination of coverage for that
company only.
AGENT means the Policyholder's representative, including but not limited to: the agent, producer or
broker of record; or Claims Administrator.
ALTERNATE SPECIFIC DEDUCTIBLE means a separate Specific Deductible, if any, shown in Special
Risk Limitations for certain Participants identified in the Policy which must be satisfied prior to any
Specific Benefit becoming payable with respect to such Participant.
APPLICATION means the written request of an entity through its duly authorized representative(s) for
insurance under this Policy on a form acceptable to us.
CATASTROPHIC CLAIM means any Known claim for a Covered Service(s) Incurred, or expected to be
Incurred by a Participant that the Policyholder may reasonably assume will or has exceed(ed) 50% of the
Specific Deductible.
CENSUS AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION means to provide the data requested by us in
connection with the application for, or renewal of, this Policy on any Participant enrolled in a Covered
Underlying Plan who is an active employee or member, laid off, on a leave of absence, retired, Medicare
eligible, eligible for COBRA or COBRA participants, not actively at work, disabled, or confined to a
hospital, and the number of Covered Units.
CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR means the third party administrator(s) designated by the Policyholder and
approved by us. The Claims Administrator(s) is/are shown on the Declaration Page.
CLAIM INFORMATION means to provide the data requested by us in connection with the application for,
or renewal of, this Policy on any claim incurred, paid or pended on any Participant enrolled in a Covered
Underlying Plan 30 days prior to the beginning of the Policy Term. Claim Information includes but is not
limited to Catastrophic Claims, Large Claims and Shock Losses.
COVERED CLAIMS BASIS means the period as shown on the Specific Benefit Schedule of the
Declarations Page during which an Eligible Claims Expense must be Incurred and the time period during
which an Eligible Claims Expense must be Paid by the Policyholder for the Policy Term.
COVERED SERVICE(S) means any services, supplies or treatments for which the Participant has
Incurred an Eligible Claims Expense and for which benefits are payable through the Covered Underlying
Plan(s) during Covered Claims Basis for the Policy Term. This does not include Excluded Claims
Expenses or any services, supplies or treatments excluded under Special Risk Limitations.
COVERED UNDERLYING PLAN(S) means the plans, which are identified in this Policy. This does not
include any plan or portion of a plan, its subsidiaries or any other part of a group that has been excluded
under Special Risk Limitations.
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COVERED UNIT(S) means a group of one or more Participants composed of one or more of the following
types of Covered Units:
1. Single—an employee, associate or member; or
2. Family—an employee, associate or member and all of his or her dependents; or
3. Composite—an employee, associate or member and all of his or her dependents.
Eligible for coverage under a Covered Underlying Plan.
DEDUCTIBLE(S) means the Specific Deductible or Alternate Specific Deductible as shown in the Specific
Benefit Schedule or under Special Risk Limitations.
DISCLOSURE OR DISCLOSED means to provide Claim Information and any other documentation or
data requested by us including but not limited to Census and Demographic Information and the estimated
number of Participants prior to the beginning of the initial Policy Term.
EFFECTIVE DATE means the date shown on the cover page of this Policy.
ELIGIBLE CLAIMS EXPENSE means an expense for a Covered Service which is Incurred by a
Participant and for which benefits have been Paid by the Policyholder during the Covered Claims Basis of
the Policy. This term does not include an expense:
1. Not specifically included under the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan; or
2. Excluded under the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan; or
3. Excluded under the terms of this Policy including Excluded Claims Expenses, if any, shown in
Special Risk Limitations; or
4. Paid but subsequently recovered by the Policyholder from any third party, including but not limited
to manufacturer discounts and amounts received as prescription drugs or pharmacy rebates.
EXCLUDED CLAIMS EXPENSES means expenses which are Incurred by a Participant for services,
supplies or treatments for, or related to, the condition, or resulting complications of an injury or sickness
described in the Exclusions and Limitations and the Special Risk Limitations.
FAMILY means an employee, associate, member or student of the Policyholder, and the eligible
dependents of such person who are covered, or who become eligible for coverage, through a Covered
Underlying Plan.
INCURRED means that the Participant(s) received a service, supply or treatment for an Eligible Claims
Expense during the Covered Claims Basis of the Policy Term. The date upon which a service, supply or
treatment is received by the participant is considered the date on which it was Incurred.
KNOWN means information affecting the administration or underwriting of this Policy, which a reasonable
person can assume the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator had actual knowledge of
prior to a request for Disclosure, Claim Information or prior to a Material Change.
LARGE CLAIM, SHOCK CLAIM OR SHOCK LOSS means any loss that is reasonably likely to result in a
potentially Catastrophic Claim, or any other loss due to the nature of the injury, illness or diagnosis that
the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator reasonably assumes will result in a significant
medical expense in the current or next Policy Term.
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MATERIAL CHANGE or CHANGE includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. A change in:
a. The Census and Demographic information or Claim Information submitted by the
Policyholder upon which our assessment of risk is based; or
b. The Covered Underlying Plans(s) benefit description, eligibility requirements, limitations
or exclusions; or
C. The Claims Administrator.
2. A change in the number of Covered Units shown on the Declaration Page of the Policy by more
than 10%.
3. A bankruptcy proceeding involving the Policyholder or an Affiliate.
MAXIMUM SPECIFIC BENEFIT means the maximum dollar amount we will pay the Policyholder per
Participant for the Specific Benefit. The Maximum Specific Benefit is shown in the Specific Benefit
Schedule.
PAID means the date:
1. Eligible Claims Expenses have been processed and approved for payment by the Policyholder or
the Policyholder's Claims Administrator in accordance with the Policyholder's or Claims
Administrator's standard business practices; and
2. A check or draft for remuneration has been processed or is otherwise delivered to the payee
electronically or in person; or a credit transaction has been agreed to by the Policyholder or the
Policyholder's Claims Administrator and received by the payee electronically or in person; or the
Policyholder has issued definitive payment instructions to a payment clearinghouse or similar
entity.
A claim will not be considered Paid until both of these conditions are satisfied. A draft or check returned to
the Policyholder or Claims Administrator for any reason, or any credit transaction not honored by the
payee for any reason, or any payment returned by a clearinghouse to the Policyholder or Claims
Administrator for any reason will not be considered Paid.
PARTICIPANT(S) means a person who is enrolled in a Covered Underlying Plan and meets all of the
Covered Underlying Plan's eligibility requirements including requirements for coverage pursuant to
COBRA, if applicable.
PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER(S) means the third party administrator(s) designated by the
Policyholder and approved by us for the administration of prescription drug benefits. The Pharmacy
Benefit Manager(s) is/are shown on the Declarations Page.
POLICY means this contract between the Policyholder and us with respect to Stop Loss Insurance.
POLICY ANNIVERSARY means each anniversary of the Effective Date of the Policy, unless changed by
agreement between the Policyholder and us.
POLICY MONTH means successive intervals of time, while the Policy is in effect, determined on a
monthly basis starting on the Effective Date of the Policy. Each new interval will begin on a day that
corresponds to the Effective Date of the Policy. If there is no such day in any applicable month, then the
last day of the month will be used.
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POLICY TERM means the time period shown in the Declaration Page. For purposes of this definition:
1. An initial Policy Term is the period of time from the Effective Date of the Policy to the date of the
first Policy Anniversary.
2. A current or renewal Policy Term is the period of time either from the Effective Date of the Policy,
or the date of the last Policy Anniversary, to the date of the next Policy Anniversary.
Each Policy Term after the initial Policy Term will begin on the Policy Anniversary. The initial Policy Term
will begin on the Effective Date of the Policy.
POLICYHOLDER means the entity shown on the cover page of this Policy.
PREMIUM DUE DATE means the Effective Date of this Policy and the first day of each following Policy
Month.
PROVIDER(S) means a person, company or facility that provides medical services, supplies or
treatments that are covered under the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan, and for which the
Policyholder is required to pay a benefit in accordance with the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan.
SPECIAL RISK LIMITATION means any modification of the Policy within the terms and conditions of the
Policy and state law.
SPECIFIC BENEFIT means the benefit paid when Eligible Claims Expenses Paid by the Policyholder for
a Participant in the Covered Claims Basis for the Policy Term exceed the Specific Deductible.
SPECIFIC DEDUCTIBLE means the amount of Eligible Claims Expenses which must be Paid by the
Policyholder for a Participant during the Covered Claims Basis for the Policy Term before a Specific
Benefit is paid to the Policyholder. The Specific Deductible is shown in the Specific Benefit Schedule.
SPECIFIC PAYABLE PERCENTAGE means the percentage of the Specific Benefit that will be paid to
the Policyholder in excess of the Specific Deductible. The Specific Payable Percentage is shown in the
Specific Benefit Schedule.
STOP LOSS INSURANCE means the coverage provided under this Policy, which provides benefits to the
Policyholder when Eligible Claims Expenses which are Paid by the Policyholder through the Covered
Underlying Plan(s) exceed the levels defined in this Policy.
Part 3. BENEFITS
Benefits under this Policy will only be paid by us based on Eligible Claims Expenses through the Covered
Underlying Plan(s) which are Incurred and Paid within the Covered Claims Basis for the Policy Term.
A. SPECIFIC BENEFIT
Subject to the terms and conditions of this Policy, we will pay the Policyholder a Specific Benefit
as it becomes due following satisfaction of the Specific Deductible.
The Specific Benefit payable with respect to a Participant will equal the amount of Eligible Claims
Expenses which are Incurred and Paid by the Policyholder for such Participant during the
Covered Claims Basis for this Policy Term minus A plus B where:
A= The Specific Deductible for the Participant.
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B = Any amounts Paid for Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred by a Participant later recovered
through any recovery provision of this Policy or the Covered Underlying Plan.
Times the Specific Payable Percentage.
In no event will the Specific Benefit paid by us with respect to Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred
by any one Participant exceed the Maximum Specific Benefit.
The Specific Benefit payable does not include any amount Paid by the Policyholder for the Policy
Term for Excluded Claims Expenses.
Part 4. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
We will not pay the Policyholder a benefit under this Policy for:
1. COVERED UNDERLYING PLAN: Any amount Paid by the Policyholder for an expense:
a. Incurred when the Covered Underlying Plan is not in effect; or
b. Incurred by a person who is not a Participant as defined by the Covered Underlying Plan
when the expense is Incurred; or
C. That is not specifically covered under the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan, or that
the Policyholder is not required to pay in accordance with the terms of the Covered
Underlying Plan; or
d. That is not Incurred and Paid within the Covered Claims Basis as shown in the Specific
Benefit Schedule(s).
2. NONDISCLOSURE: Any amount which is Paid by the Policyholder for an expense which is
Incurred by a Participant if such Participant's Known Census and Demographic Information and
Claim Information were not accurately Disclosed to us by the Policyholder or the Policyholder's
Claims Administrator:
a. Prior to the initial underwriting of this Policy; or
b. Upon request prior to:
1. renewal; or
2. the date a Participant becomes eligible for coverage through a Covered
Underlying Plan; or
3. the date the number of Covered Units changes by more than 10%.
3. OTHER COVERAGE: The amount of any expenses for benefits to any Participant with coverage
under any other plan which, when combined with the benefits payable by such other plan, would
cause the total paid by that plan and the Covered Underlying Plan(s)to exceed 100% of the
Participant's Eligible Claims Expenses.
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4. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS: Any amount accumulated by the Policyholder for administrative
costs, including but not limited to, such costs for:
a. Administrative costs, including but not limited to costs for claims administration, claim
payments, prescription drug administration fees, PPO access fees and any percentage of
savings that is derived from utilization of any networks; or
b. Capitation fees; or
C. The expense of litigation; or
d. Extra contractual damages, compensatory damages, or punitive damages; or
e. Negotiation Fees unless satisfactory proof of loss is provided which demonstrates actual
cost savings, in which case, fees actually paid to qualified vendors by the Policyholder
may be reimbursed up to 30% of savings; or
f. Case Management Fees unless satisfactory proof of loss is provided, in which case, fees
actually paid to qualified case management vendors by the Policyholder may be
reimbursed up to $150 per hour for hourly billed case management charges.
5. LOST PROVIDER DISCOUNTS: Provider discounts of any kind lost due to untimely payment of
claims by the Policyholder, Claims Administrator or a third party vendor retained by either the
Policyholder or Claims Administrator.
6. WAR: Any amount Paid by the Policyholder for Eligible Claims Expenses which arise out of or are
caused or contributed to by war or an act of war.
WAR means declared or undeclared war, whether civil or international, and any substantial
armed conflict between organized forces of a military nature.
7. WORK RELATED: Any amount Paid by the Policyholder through the Covered Underlying Plan(s)
for any injury or illness which is eligible for coverage under a workers' compensation or
occupational disease policy or agreement, whether or not such policy or agreement is in force
and whether or not such benefits are received by the Participant.
Part 5. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR
The Policyholder must retain a Claims Administrator at all times. All Claims Administrators must be
approved by us. The Claims Administrator performs as the Policyholder's agent and we will not be held
liable for any act or omission of the Claims Administrator.
We will only reimburse the Policyholder for Eligible Claims Expenses paid by an approved Claims
Administrator.
The Policyholder must ensure that its Claims Administrator:
1. Supervises the administration and adjustment of all claims and verifies the accuracy and
computation of all claims in accordance with the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan;
2. Maintains accurate records of all claim payments;
3. Maintains separate records of expenses not covered;
4 Provides us with the following data for the preceding Policy Month on or before the 30th day of
each succeeding Policy Month:
a. notice of claims Incurred by a Participant that reach 50% of the Specific Deductible; and
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b. number of Covered Units; and
C. total amount of claims paid.
5. Secures and keeps renewed, at their expense, all licenses, permits, authorizations or certificates
of authority in the states where the Claims Administrator conducts the business of benefit plan
administration in accordance with statutory requirements.
We will not be responsible for any compensation due to the Claims Administrator for functions performed
by the Claims Administrator for the Policyholder.
This Policy will not be deemed to make us a party to any agreement between the Policyholder and the
Claims Administrator.
For the purpose of any notice required from us under the provisions of this Policy, notice to the
Policyholder's Claims Administrator will be considered notice to the Policyholder and notice to the
Policyholder will be considered notice to the Policyholder's Claims Administrator.
Part 6. CLAIM PROVISIONS
A. NOTICE REQUIREMENT
The Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claim's Administrator must notify us when:
1. A Participant has Incurred Eligible Claims Expenses through the Covered Underlying
Plan for a Catastrophic Claim, Large Claim or Shock Loss; or
2. A Participant has Incurred Eligible Claims Expenses through the Covered Underlying
Plan that exceed 50% of the Specific Deductible.
Such notification regarding Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred by a Participant must include:
1. The identity of or unique identifier associated with the Participant.
2. A description of the illness, diagnosis or accident and the prognosis.
3. A listing of the Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred by or Known to the Policyholder to date
through the Covered Underlying Plan.
Failure to give such notice will not invalidate or reduce any claim if it is shown not to have been
reasonably possible to give such notice in time and that notice was given as soon as was
reasonably possible.
B. PROOF OF LOSS
The Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator must provide satisfactory proof of
loss to support a claim within 180 days after the end of the Covered Claims Basis for the Policy
Term. Policyholder's failure to provide a proof of loss within this time will not invalidate or reduce
any reimbursement if it were not reasonably possible to submit said request within such time.
However, the request must be submitted as soon as possible but in no event later than 12
months after the last date of the Covered Claims Basis of the Policy Term then in effect.
Upon presentation of satisfactory proof of loss the Policyholder represents that:
1. All applicable Deductibles have been satisfied; and
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2. Monies necessary to pay for services and supplies have been paid to the Participant or
respective Providers of medical services or supplies to which the claim for reimbursement
under the Policy relates.
Satisfactory Proof of Loss may include but not be limited to:
1. Completed claim form(s);
2. Participant's name and Date of Birth;
3. Proof of the Participant's eligibility and enrollment records;
4. Paid claim report which includes for each claim:
- Claimant Identification
- Incurred date
- Provider name and tax identification number(TIN)
- Billed amount, allowed amount, and paid amount
- Paid date
- Relevant International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes, Current
Procedural Technology (CPT) codes, and National Drug Code (NDC) codes
- Documentation demonstrating claims were paid in accordance with the Covered
Underlying Plan's terms and conditions;
5. Copies of all relevant provider bills, reports and electronic data transactions;
6. Copies of relevant pre-certification forms;
7. Amounts of any discounts or rebates received;
8. Continuation of Coverage documentation;
9. Coordination of Benefits documentation;
10. Summary Plan Document;
11. Clinical Notes for billed charges exceeding $500,000;
12. If applicable copies of the police report and any signed subrogation agreement;
13. Any other documentation that we may need to adjudicate your request for
reimbursement.
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIM
Subject to satisfactory proof of loss, any benefits payable under the Policy will be paid within 45
days immediately following our receipt of such proof of loss.
D. EXTENDED LIABILITY
If a Participant has a claim denied by the Covered Underlying Plan and that denial is
subsequently reversed by an Independent Review Organization (IRO)the date the claim was
originally denied by the Covered Underlying Plan will be considered the "Paid" date under the
above referenced Policy.
Independent Review Organization (IRO) means the organization for external review as required
under the external review process of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Part 7. MATERIAL CHANGES
We reserve the right to approve any Material Change or Change, including those required by applicable
law. The Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator must notify us of any Change in writing
prior to the effective date of such Change.
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Upon receipt of a Material Change we reserve the right to:
1. Accept the Change without revising the Premium Rates and/or other terms and conditions of this
Policy; or
2. Accept the Change and reasonably revise the Premium Rates and/or other terms and conditions
of this Policy; or
3. Not accept the Change and pay benefits under this Policy as if the Change had not occurred.
4. Not accept the Change and terminate this Policy.
If we accept the Change we will consider the Change approved on the date of the Change. Payment of
any benefits under this Policy based on a Change is subject to the Policyholder's written acceptance of
any necessary adjustment to the premium.
Part 8. TERMINATION AND RENEWAL
A. TERMINATION
This Policy and all coverage under this Policy will terminate 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the
earliest of the following dates:
1. The end of the last period for which premiums were paid.
2. The last day before the Premium Due Date following receipt by us of written notice from
the Policyholder that this Policy is to be terminated.
3. The end of any Policy Term, following 30 days prior written notice to the Policyholder of
termination.
4. The last day before the Premium Due Date following 30 days prior written notice to the
Policyholder that we are planning to terminate this Policy because:
a. there are fewer than 50 Covered Units; or
b. we have refused to accept a Material Change; or
C. the Policyholder has refused to accept any necessary adjustment to the premium
due to a Material Change.
5. The date the Covered Underlying Plan(s) and all coverage under such plan(s) end.
6. The date of cancellation of the administrative agreement between the Policyholder and
the Policyholder's Claims Administrator, unless the Policyholder has selected another
administrator prior to such cancellation and we have consented to the Policyholder's
selection in writing.
7. On any date mutually agreed to by the Policyholder and us.
B. EARLY TERMINATION
If this Policy terminates prior to the end of the Policy Term the Covered Claims Basis of this
Policy will be limited to Eligible Claims Expenses Incurred and Paid by 11:59 PM Eastern Time up
to the date this Policy terminates.
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C. RENEWAL
Unless terminated during or prior to the end of the Policy Term, this Policy may be renewed. At
that time we reserve the right to revise the terms and conditions that apply to the Policy (including
but not limited to the rates, deductibles, and factors) by providing written notice to the
Policyholder.
Renewal is subject to:
1. Receipt of any requested Census and Demographic Information and Claim Information
prior to the beginning of the subsequent Policy Term; and
2. The Policyholder's written acceptance of the terms and conditions that apply to the
renewal prior to the beginning of the subsequent Policy Term.
At renewal We will not apply any new Special Risk Limitation including but not limited to an
Alternate Specific Deductible or Excluded Claim Expense unless requested by the Policyholder or
his or her authorized representative.
Part 9. PREMIUMS
A. MONTHLY PREMIUM
The premium due each month is calculated based upon:
1. The type(s) of Covered Units shown under Number of Covered Units in the Specific
Benefit Schedule; and
2. The number of Covered Units reported in the Policy Month.
Any adjustments in premium due to enrollment changes should specify the enrollment adjustment
for each Covered Unit by coverage type and the Policy Month for which the adjustment applies,
and include the corresponding premium adjustment.
B. CHANGES IN PREMIUM RATES
We reserve the right to change any rate or percentage used in determining the monthly premium.
The change may occur on one of the following dates:
1. On any Premium Due Date, if the number of Covered Units shown on the Declaration
Page of the Policy changes by more than 10%.
2. On any Premium Due Date if we determine that claim payments are not being made in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Covered Underlying Plan(s).
3. On the first Premium Due Date coincident with or following the date of a Material Change
approved by us.
4. On the first Premium Due Date coincident with or following the date the Policyholder
replaces the current Claims Administrator, provided we have consented to the change in
writing.
5. On any Policy Anniversary.
6. At the end of any Policy Term.
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We will give the Policyholder 60 days prior written notice of any change in any rate or percentage
used in determining the monthly premium.
C. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
All premiums are due on the Premium Due Date. Each premium is payable by the Policyholder on
or before the Premium Due Date to us at our Home Office. Except for the last month of the Policy
Term the payment of each premium as it becomes due will maintain this Policy in force through
the date immediately preceding the next Premium Due Date.
D. GRACE PERIOD
A Grace Period of 31 days will be allowed for the payment of each premium after the initial
premium payment. Should a premium which is otherwise due, after the first month's Premium
Due Date, not be paid during the Grace Period, this Policy will automatically terminate on the last
day of the Policy Month for which premiums were last paid at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, without
further notice to the Policyholder. Our liability will be limited to Eligible Claims Expenses that are
Incurred by the Policyholder's Participants prior to 11:59 PM Eastern Time on last day of the
Policy Month for which premiums were last paid.
E. PREMIUM ADJUSTMENTS
Any retrospective request by the Policyholder for a premium adjustment due to a misstatement of
Covered Units must be made within 90 days following the end of the Policy Term. Such requests
must be in writing and accompanied by evidence that an adjustment should be made.
Part 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. HOLD HARMLESS
Both we and the Policyholder agree to hold each other harmless from any legal expenses
sustained or judgments awarded arising out of any dispute involving a current or former
Participant in the Policyholder's Covered Underlying Plan(s), to the extent such legal expenses or
Judgments were not sustained as a result of either party's negligence or wrongful acts.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Policy.
B. TAXES
The Policyholder agrees to hold us harmless from any state taxes owed with respect to funds
paid to or by the Policyholder through the Covered Underlying Plan(s). If any state tax is
assessed against us with respect to such funds, the Policyholder must reimburse us for the
amount of the state tax liability including any interest, penalty and costs paid by us as a result of
the assessment. Taxes owed with respect to premiums paid for this Policy will be our
responsibility.
C. ASSESSMENTS
State and federal laws may assess us based on the state of residence of Participants covered by
this Policy. We reserve the right to increase premium rates to cover expected cost of any such
assessment based on the number of Covered Units reported and the assessment rate in effect at
the beginning of any Policy Term.
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D. STATE HEALTH CARE SURCHARGES OR FEES
If you or your Claims Administrator pays a state mandated health care surcharge or fee in
connection with the payment of Eligible Claim Expenses, such charge will be considered an
Eligible Claim Expense.
Penalties or fines, including but not limited to late payment charges associated with such
surcharge or any administrative expenses owed in connection with such payment will not be
considered an Eligible Claim Expense.
E. NOTICE OF OBJECTION
Any objection, notice of legal action, or complaint received on a claim processed by the
Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator and on which it reasonably appears a
benefit has been or will be payable to the Policyholder under this Policy, must be brought to the
immediate attention of our claims department.
F. POLICY NON-PARTICIPATING
This Policy is non-participating and the Policyholder is not entitled to share in our surplus
earnings.
G. OFFSET
We have the right to offset any benefits payable to the Policyholder under this Policy against
premiums or other payments that are due and unpaid by the Policyholder, but this right will not
prevent the termination of this Policy for non-payment of premium or failure to abide by any other
term of this Policy.
H. RECOVERY
The Policyholder must prosecute any and all valid claims that the Policyholder may have against
third parties arising out of any occurrence resulting in a payment for Eligible Claims Expenses by
the Policyholder and must account to us for any amounts recovered.
However, if the Policyholder does not prosecute any and all valid claims that the Policyholder
may have against third parties arising out of any occurrence resulting in a payment for Eligible
Claims Expenses by the Policyholder within a reasonable period of time, we may, at our
discretion, either subrogate the recovery of such claims on behalf of the Policyholder or require
the Policyholder to assign us the right to prosecute such claims on behalf of the Policyholder.
At that time we may, at our option, bring legal action to recover from the third party the amount of
any benefits we paid to the Policyholder in connection with the payment of Eligible Claims
Expenses caused by the third party's negligence or wrong-doing. The Policyholder will be
required to provide us with any legal instruments, documents, or a paper we may need to
exercise our right to recover and the Policyholder is prohibited from doing anything to prejudice
our right to recover payments from the third party.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Policy.
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I. REIMBURSEMENT
The Policyholder must repay us for any Eligible Claims Expenses recovered from any third party
for which a benefit was paid under this Policy. This includes any prescription drug or pharmacy
rebates that are received by the Policyholder for which a prescription drug or pharmacy benefit
was paid by us for Eligible Claims Expenses under this Policy. This provision will survive the
termination of this Policy.
J. WAIVER
Our failure to insist upon the Policyholder's or the Policyholder's Claim Administrator's strict
compliance with any requirement or condition of this Policy at any time or under any circumstance
will not constitute a waiver of any such requirement or condition by us at any time under the same
or different circumstances.
K. ARBITRATION
In the event of a dispute between the parties to this Policy as to whether coverage is provided
under this Policy for a claim made by or against the Policyholder, both parties may, by mutual
consent, agree in writing to arbitration of the disagreement.
If both parties agree to arbitrate, each party will select an arbitrator. The two arbitrators will select
a third arbitrator. If they cannot agree within 30 days upon a third arbitrator, both parties must
request that selection of a third arbitrator be made by a judge of a court having jurisdiction.
Unless both parties agree otherwise, arbitration will take place in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh,
PA.
Local rules of law as to procedure and evidence will apply.
A decision agreed to by any two will be binding. Each party will:
1. Pay the expenses it incurs; and
2. Bear the expenses of the third arbitrator equally.
L. RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT
If benefits are overpaid, we have the right to recover the amount overpaid by either of the
following methods:
1. A request for lump sum payment of the overpaid amount.
2. A reduction of any amounts payable under this Policy.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Policy.
Part 11. RECORDS AND REPORTS
A. REPORTING
The Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator must:
1. Keep appropriate records regarding administration of the Covered Underlying Plan(s);
and
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2. Allow us to review and copy, during normal business hours, all records affecting our
Liability under this Policy; and
3. Submit and/or allow access to all proofs, reports, and supporting documents requested
by us relating to this Policy, including, but not limited to, a monthly summary of all Eligible
Claims Expenses which were processed by the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims
Administrator on a timely basis.
B. CLERICAL ERROR
Clerical error, whether by us, or by the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator,
will not invalidate coverage otherwise validly in force nor continue coverage otherwise validly
terminated.
C. AUDITS
We reserve the right to inspect and audit all of the Policyholder's and the Policyholder's Claims
Administrator's records and procedures that pertain to this Policy. We also reserve the right to
require proof that payment of Eligible Claims Expenses has been made to the Participant or the
Provider of the Covered Services that are the basis for any claim by the Policyholder under this
Policy.
This provision shall survive the termination of this Policy.
D. UNDERWRITING INFORMATION
We rely on the information (including but not limited to Census and Demographic Information and
Claim Information) provided by the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator:
1. To issue this Policy; and
2. To accept a person as a Participant; and
3. To renew this Policy.
Should additional information become Known that affects the terms and conditions of this Policy
(including but not limited to the rates, deductibles, corridor and factors) we reserve the right to
revise the terms and conditions of this Policy on any Premium Due Date by providing written
notice to the Policyholder.
Part 12. LIABILITY
We will have neither the right nor the obligation under this Policy to directly pay any Participant or
Provider of Covered Services for any benefit that the Policyholder has agreed to provide through the
terms of the Covered Underlying Plan(s). Our sole liability under this Policy is to the Policyholder.
Part 13. INDEMNIFICATION
To the extent either we or the Policyholder suffers any liability, loss or expense due to a breach of this
Policy by either party or due to the other party's negligence or wrongful acts, each party agrees to
indemnify the other up to the amount of such liability, loss or expense, and all costs associated with such
liability, loss or expense.
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Part 14. ENTIRE CONTRACT, CHANGES
The entire contract consists of:
1. The pages of this Policy including any amendments, endorsements or riders; and
2. The Application; and
3. Submitted Claim Information; and
4. Disclosure statements and/or Disclosure forms; and
5. Attached documents necessary for the administration of this Policy.
This Policy or the Policyholder's coverage under this Policy may be amended at any time by mutual
consent between the parties. No change in this Policy will be valid unless it is approved in writing by one
of our executive officers and delivered to the Policyholder for attachment to this Policy. This approval
must be shown on or attached to this Policy. No Agent or Claims Administrator has authority to change
this Policy or to waive any of its provisions.
Part 15. INCONTESTABLE CLAUSE
Any statement made by the Policyholder is a representation and not a warranty. No statement made by
the Policyholder affecting this Policy will be used to deny a claim or to deny the validity of this Policy
unless contained in a written instrument signed by the Policyholder and a copy of the written instrument
has been given to the Policyholder.
Part 16. LEGAL ACTIONS
No action at law or in equity may be brought to recover under this Policy until 60 days after satisfactory
proof of loss has been furnished to us. No such action may be brought more than three years after the
time within which proof of loss is required to be furnished.
Part 17. INSOLVENCY
The insolvency, bankruptcy, financial impairment, receivership, voluntary plan of arrangement with
creditors, or dissolution of the Policyholder or the Policyholder's Claims Administrator will not impose
upon us any liability other than the liability defined in this Policy.
Part 18. ASSIGNMENT
The Policyholder's rights and benefits under this Policy cannot be assigned to any person or entity,
including but not limited to any Participant, medical provider, or creditor.
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HM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, 120 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-3099
1-800-328-5433
RENEWAL RIDER
To be attached to and made part of Policy 407563-B issued to City of Fort Worth as Policyholder.
It is hereby agreed effective January 01, 2022 that Policy 407563-B replaces Policy 407563-A for the
Policy term beginning January 01, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 in its entirety.
All terms and conditions of Policy 407563-B will apply including but not limited to recovery of any
overpayment(s) due under the prior policy and reapplication of any applicable Deductibles in the next
Policy Term. Please refer to the attached Declarations page(s) for your current benefit and premium
information applicable under Policy 407563-B.
HM Life Insurance Company
By
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President
HM SL RNR (11/16) 1 Renewal Rider
HM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, 120 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-3099
1-800-328-5433
SPECIFIC ADVANCE FUNDING RIDER
To be attached to and made part of Policy 407563-B issued to City of Fort Worth as Policyholder.
Effective January 01, 2022 it is hereby agreed that"A. SPECIFIC BENEFIT' contained in "Part 3.
BENEFITS" is amended by the addition of the following:
SPECIFIC ADVANCE FUNDING
We will advance funds to the Policyholder for an Eligible Claims Expense provided:
1. The Specific Deductible or the Alternate Specific Deductible for the Participant has been met; and
2. The claim submitted for an advance is Incurred within the Covered Claims Basis for the Policy
Term; and;
3. The claim submitted for an advance has been fully processed by the Claims Administrator and
ready for payment according to the terms of the Covered Underlying Plan; and
4. We must receive the request for an advance no later than 15 days prior to the end of the Covered
Claims Basis for the Policy Term. Any request received after this period is not eligible for
Advance Specific Funding; and
5. The premiums must be paid as of the date the request for reimbursement is received by Us.
Any Eligible Claims Expense for which we advance funds must be paid within 10 working days
after receiving the advance for such expense and we must receive proof that payment was in fact
made within 20 calendar days of the payment being submitted.
If the Policyholder does not pay the Eligible Claims Expense within this time period, the advance
must be refunded to us within 10 working days.
Each request for an advance must be equal to or greater than $1,000. Any funds advanced not
used to pay a Covered Expense due to any type of discounting must be refunded to Us within 5
working days.
All other terms and provisions of the Policy will apply.
HM Life Insurance Company
By
President
HM SL SAFR (11/16) 1 Specific Advance Funding Rider