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        <Explanation>MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE COMPANY'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE COMPANY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL TAX AUTHORITIES EXCEPT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS FILED.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 1A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING HAS ADOPTED A COMPENSATION POLICY PURSUANT TO WHICH IT FOLLOWS THE PROCESS OUTLINED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6 TO ESTABLISH THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF PERSONS WITH NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST (AS DEFINED IN REGULATIONS SECTION 53-4958-6(C)(1)(III)), RELIANCE ON COMPARABILITY DATA COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO AND ALL OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. IT WAS CONDUCTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2012. DELTA DENTAL PAID COUNTRY CLUB DUES FOR KERRY HALL. THIS IS INCLUDED AS PART OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND WAS INCLUDED IN W-2 WAGES.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 4B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>KERRY HALL PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN ACCRUING $62,511 IN 2012. DR. EARL KINCHELOE PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENT NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN BUT RECEIVED $0 IN 2012.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MEMBERS ARE COMPRISED OF DENTISTS WHO HAVE CONTRACTS WITH DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>STATE IS DIVIDED INTO SIX REGIONS WHERE DENTISTS ELECT PARTICIPATING MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY. SEVEN AT LARGE DIRECTORS (TWO MEMBERS AND FIVE AT LARGE INDIVIDUALS) ARE ALSO ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS MAY BE INITIATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BUT REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS TO BE EFFECTIVE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS A POLICY THAT IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. AN INTERNAL WORKING GROUP INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, OUTSIDE TAX PREPARER, LEGAL COUNSEL AND OTHERS HELP COMPILE AN INITIAL DRAFT OF FORM 990.ONCE A COMPLETE DRAFT IS DEVELOPED AND REVIEWED BY THE WORKING GROUP, THE DRAFT (WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS) IS SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS. THE BOARD COMPLETED ITS REVIEW AT THE SEPTEMBER 2012 BOARD MEETING, PRIOR TO THE FILING OF FORM 990.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. IT REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ALL MATERIAL FACTS REGARDING ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ONGOING BASIS. THE BOARD DETERMINES, BY A MAJORITY OF ITS DISINTERESTED BOARD MEMBERS, WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD DETERMINES, BY A MAJORITY OF ITS DISINTERESTED PARTIES, WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT AND, IF NOT, WHETHER IT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTERESTS TO GO FORWARD WITH THE TRANSACTION. EACH PERSON SUBJECT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND HAS A CONTINUING DUTY TO UPDATE SUCH STATEMENT. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DELTA DENTAL OF WYOMING HAS ADOPTED A COMPENSATION POLICY PURSUANT TO WHICH IT FOLLOWS THE PROCESS OUTLINED IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6 TO ESTABLISH THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONALBENESS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF PERSONS WITH NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST (AS DEFINED IN REGULATIONS SECTION 53-4958-6(C)(1)(III)), RELIANCE ON COMPARABILITY DATA COMPILED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE CEO AND ALL OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. IT WAS CONDUCTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2012.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY TO ALL PARTICIPATING MEMBERS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DR. BRUCE HOLWELL - PO BOX 187, BIG HORN, WY 82833. DR. JAMES GILMAN - 209 S. 7TH, WORLAND, WY 82401. DR. ROBERT TYRRELL - 1702 ANTELOPE, KEMMERER, WY 83101. BRUCE HINCHEY - 1600 ELKHORN VALLEY DRIVE, CASPER, WY 82609. DR. SCOTT HOUFEK - 16 WEST 3RD, BIG PINEY, WY 83113. DR. BYRON KILLPACK - PO BOX 1150, LARAMIE, WY 82070. ROXANNE OSTLUND - 5920 YELLOWSTONE ROAD, CHEYENNE, WY 82009. BOB PALMER - 5302 TARRY ST., GILLETTE, WY 82718. DR. ROY PAULSON - 102 N. KENWOOD, CASPER, WY 82601. DR. BILL GERN - 1000 E. UNIVERSITY, DEPT 3355, LARAMIE, WY 82071. ROD CHISHOLM - 1051 BONITA DR., LARAMIE, WY 82072. RAY BISHOP - P.O. BOX 485, MOOSE, WY 83012. DR. ED CLARK - 5211 YELLOWSTONE ROAD, CHEYENNE, WY 82009. JEFF MARSH - 120 WEST 22ND AVE., TORRINGTON, WY 82240.</Explanation>
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