COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL ASSOCIATION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL ASSOCIATION (EIN 64-0805837)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-11-15
IRS object ID
201213209349302251
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Timestamp2012-11-15T09:30:40-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN640809101EIN

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CityRIDGELANDCity
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Return Type990ReturnType
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StateMSState
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Officer Officer

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NameSTEVEN SCHOUWEILERName
TitleCHAIRMANTitle
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Mission DescriptionTO ALLOW THE AVAILABILITY OF A HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM AND TO ALLOW THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVERAGE TO THOSE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI WHO BECAUSE OF HEALTH CONDITIONS CANNOT SECURE SUCH COVERAGE, OR DESIRE TO OBTAIN OR CONTINUE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE UNDER ANY STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENABLE PERSONS TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE.MissionDescription
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (10 entries)

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (2 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE ASSOCIATION IS RECOGNIZED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(26) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IDENTIFIED RELATED TO THE CURRENT YEAR AND THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT DECEMBER 31, 2011 FOR WHICH LIABILITIES HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED. THE ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES, IF ANY, RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN OPEN FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX JURISDICTIONS ARE 2008 AND FORWARD.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE FOR BENEFIT RESERVE 8,972,000.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
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Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

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Bonus Filing Org0BonusFilingOrg
Bonus Related Orgs0BonusRelatedOrgs
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Other Compensation Related Orgs0OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs
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Deferred Comp Related Orgs0DeferredCompRelatedOrgs
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Nontaxable Benefits Related Orgs0NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs
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Total Compensation Related Orgs0TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs
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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PART III, LINE 2DURING 2011, THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS THE APPROPRIATE AND PROPER PLATFORM TO ESTABLISH AND IMPLEMENT MISSISSIPPI'S STATE-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE CONSISTENT WITH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT. SINCE THAT TIME THE ORGANIZATION HAS UNDERTAKEN TO IMPLEMENT A STATE-BASED EXCHANGE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF MISSISSIPPI.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6THE ASSOCIATION IS COMPRISED OF ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES, NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE SERVICES PLANS, FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, ANY SELF-INSURANCE ARRANGEMENT COVERED BY THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW AND ANY OTHER ENTITY PROVIDING A PLAN OF HEALTH INSURANCE OR HEALTH BENEFITS SUBJECT TO STATE INSURANCE REGULATION, ANY HEALTH INSURANCE REINSURER IN MISSISSIPPI, AND THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATORS PAYING OR PROCESSING HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS FOR ANY MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT. ALL SUCH ENTITIES, AS A CONDITION OF DOING BUSINESS, SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7APURSUANT TO MISSISSIPPI STATUTE THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE EVERY ENTITY AUTHORIZED TO WRITE HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION APPOINT THREE (3) MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (GOVERNING BODY).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BPURSUANT TO MISSISSIPPI STATUTE CERTAIN DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE. FOR EXAMPLE, ADOPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES, BYLAWS AND OPERATING RULES, ADOPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MAJOR MEDICAL EXPENSE COVERAGE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, RATES FOR COVERAGE ISSUED BY THE ORGANIZATION, RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ELIGIBILITY FOR COVERAGE, AND ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS WITH SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS OF OTHER STATES FOR THE JOINT PERFORMANCE OF COMMON ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS OR WITH PERSONS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINAL FORM 990 (INCLUDING REQUIRED SCHEDULES) IS PROVIDED TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS THE FORM 990, APPROVES THE FORM 990 FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AND AUTHORIZES OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO EXECUTE THE FORM 990 ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN ADDITION TO ANNUAL SIGNED STATEMENTS THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND BUSINESS ETHICS POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD REGARDING THE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -194,856. INVESTMENT EXPENSES: -57,804. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATE FOR BENEFIT RESERVE 8,972,000. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 8,719,340.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

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