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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 1A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TAX GROSS UP PAYMENTS ARE RELATED TO TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFITS INCLUDED AS COMPENSATION FOR ALL COMPANY EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE PERSONS LISTED IN PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1. THE PAYMENTS REPRESENT 1% OR LESS OF COMPENSATION FOR THE INDIVIDUALS.</Explanation>
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      <Form990ScheduleJPartIII>
        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 4B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY PARTICIPATE IN A SEC. 457(F) PLAN. THE COMPANY MAKES A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN ANNUALLY ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICERS. THIS CONTRIBUTION IS A PERCENTAGE OF SALARY AND IS SET AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE OFFICERS CANNOT ACCESS THE FUNDS UNTIL RETIREMENT, LEAVING THE COMPANY, OR DEATH. OFFICERS WHO RECEIVED DEPOSITS IN 2011 AND AMOUNTS ARE: DONN HUTCHINS $120,634 CHERYL HARDING $ 32,427 GREG SHIREMAN $ 31,815 RICHARD RUSSELL $ 15,634</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ONE EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY HAS COMPENSATION CONTINGENT ON REVENUES. THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE OF THE COMPANY WHO RECEIVES COMMISSIONS BASED ON SALES OF GROUP BUSINESS. THIS ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING NEW BUSINESS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART I, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPANY'S TOTAL COMPENSATION POLICY, THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ALONG WITH ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY, PARTICIPATE IN A COMPANY INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN. THIS PLAN CONTAINS EIGHT METRICS WHICH REPRESENT KEY GOALS FOR THE PLAN YEAR. AN OVERALL WEIGHTED SCORE IS CALCULATED. A BONUS WILL BE PAID IF THE COMPANY MEETS A RANGE OF GOAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR. THE AMOUNT OF THE BONUS IS BASED ON THE TOTAL SCORE. ONE OF THESE METRICS IS PROFITABILITY, WHICH IS DEFINED AS "TOTAL NET GAIN IN DOLLARS PRIOR TO ORAL HEALTH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR PER AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS."</Explanation>
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        <DescriptionOfTransaction>INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - PAYMENTS FROM DDIA FOR DENTAL SERVICES</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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        <DescriptionOfTransaction>INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - PAYMENTS FROM DDIA FOR DENTAL SERVICES</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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        <Relationship>DIRECTOR</Relationship>
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        <DescriptionOfTransaction>INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - PAYMENTS FROM DDIA FOR DENTAL SERVICES</DescriptionOfTransaction>
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          <NamePerson>CHARLES EDWARD BROWN</NamePerson>
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        <Relationship>DDIA DIRECTOR &amp; OFFICER OF EMPLOYER WHO PURCHASES DENTAL BENEFITS FROM DDIA</Relationship>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>TWO DIRECTORS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JEFF PLAGGE IS PRESIDENT OF A COMPANY THAT PURCHASES BENEFITS FROM A BROKER COMPANY IN WHICH MERRITT KRAUSE SERVES AS PRESIDENT. MR. PLAGGE MAKES DECISIONS REGARDING BENEFIT PURCHASES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION CONSIST OF THE PROVIDERS (PARTICIPATING DENTISTS), AND SUBSCRIBER DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE NOT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. THOSE CHANGES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 AND ALL RELATED SCHEDULES WERE REVIEWED BY BOTH THE MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD. THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT TEAM WHO REVIEWED THE FORM 990 WERE THE CEO, COO, COMPLIANCE MANAGER, AND CONTROLLER. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2012. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD REVIEWED THE FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES PRIOR TO FILING.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE COMPLIANCE MANAGER, ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW. THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES AND DISCLOSURES ARE COMPARED TO THE GROUP FOR POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TRANSACTIONS, BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND AFFILIATIONS. ANNUAL COMPENSATION, REIMBURSEMENTS, BENEFIT PAYMENTS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS ARE REVIEWED FOR APPROPRIATENESS. A WRITTEN REPORT OF THE FINDINGS IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNANACE COMMITTEE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT. SOLUTIONS TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS, DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DOES A MARKET PRICE AND BENCHMARKING COMPARISON OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE LEADERSHIP TEAM AND THE STAFF. THIS ANALYSIS IS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY. THIS ANALYSIS INCLUDES THE USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE DOCUMENTED RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THIS ANALYSIS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. THESE DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BECOME A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD WHEN THEY ARE FILED WITH THE IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BECOME A MATTER OF PUBLIC RECORD WHEN THEY ARE FILED WITH THE IOWA INSURANCE DIVISION. BOTH AGENCIES HAVE ONLINE PUBLIC VIEWING ACCESS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS NOT FILED WITH THE STATE AGENCIES; HOWEVER, IT WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE ORGANIZATION UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 482,327.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE ANNUAL APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 35B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS QUESTION IS ANSWERED AS "NO" BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT RECEIVE ANY OF THE "SPECIFIED PAYMENTS" AS OUTLINED IN IRC SEC 512(B)(13).</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF IOWA FOUNDATION:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE R, PART II, COLUMN B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA'S VISION IS TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF THOSE WE SERVE. AN AMOUNT IS SET ASIDE EACH YEAR TO FUND THIS MISSION. THE AMOUNT IS DETERMINED BY THE PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL STRENGTH OF THE COMPANY. AFTER THE AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE COMPLETE, THE AMOUNT IS PAID TO THE DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION. THE DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION IS A SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND IS A TYPE 1 SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER SEC. 509(A)(3). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FOUNDATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE MONIES CONSISTENT WITH IT'S MISSION AND FOUNDING DOCUMENTS. THE MISSION OF THE DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF IOWANS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO OTHER SEC. 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, OR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE UNDERTAKING PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT AND IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF IOWANS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FUNDS TO OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THEIR GRANTS PROGRAM THAT ALIGN WITH THE PROJECTS OF ACCESS TO CARE, RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION. THE AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOUNDATION IN 2011 WAS $1,503,467. ADDITIONALLY, DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FOUNDATION. THIS INCLUDES DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION IS THE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS FOR DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA. ALSO, DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA PROVIDES SOME ACOUNTING FUNCTIONS. THE FOUNDATION REIMBURSES DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOR ALL STAFF CHARGES RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION. THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED TO DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA IN 2011 WAS $87,132 FOR MANAGEMENT FEES AND $37,305 FOR OTHER EXPENSES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC.:</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE R, PART IV, COLUMN B:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. (VERATRUS) IS A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA. VERATRUS WAS ORGANIZED TO DISTRIBUTE THE DELTA VISION PRODUCT. DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA INVESTED $125,000 IN PAID-IN CAPITAL IN VERATRUS DURING 2011. DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA COLLECTS PREMIUMS FROM GROUPS FOR VISION COVERAGE AND TRANSFERS THIS PREMIUM TO VERATRUS. IN 2011, DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA TRANSFERRED $480,986 TO VERATRUS FOR PREMIUMS COLLECTED ON THEIR BEHALF. IN ADDITION, DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO VERATRUS. VERATRUS REIMBURSES DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOR ALL STAFF CHARGES RELATED TO VERATRUS. THE AMOUNT REIMBURSED TO DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA IN 2011 WAS $101,066 FOR MANAGEMENT FEES AND $48,227 FOR OTHER EXPENSES. DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA ALSO PURCHASES VISION BENEFITS FROM VERATRUS FOR DDIA EMPLOYEES. THE AMOUNT PAID TO VERATRUS IN 2011 FOR VISION BENEFITS FOR DDIA EMPLOYEES WAS $10,608.</Explanation>
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        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
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      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
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        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
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      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION</BusinessNameLine1>
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        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>CASH TRANSFERRED FROM DDIA TO FDN</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
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      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
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        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>B</TransactionType>
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        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
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      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
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        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>N</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>101066</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
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        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>Q</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>480986</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>P</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>48227</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS INC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>L</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>10608</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>SEE PART VII - SUPPLEMENTAL INFO.</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
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        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(8), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ACTUAL COST OF INVOICES PAID BY DDIA ON BEHALF OF VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(9), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VISION PREMIUMS PAID TO VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR DDIA EMPLOYEES.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(1), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE BASED ON BOARD APPROVED POLICY</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(2), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>FEES CHARGED TO DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION BASED ON HOURS WORKED</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(3), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ACTUAL COST OF INVOICES PAID BY DDIA ON BEHALF OF DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(4), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CASH TRANSFERRED FROM DDIA TO DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA FOUNDATION</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
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        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(5), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION TO SUBSIDIARY (VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC.)</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(6), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MANAGEMENT FEES CHARGED TO VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. BASED ON HOURS WORKED</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartVII>
        <Identifier>METHOD OF DETERMINING AMOUNT INVOLVED -</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2(7), COLUMN D:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>VISION PREMIUMS BILLED AND COLLECTED BY DDIA ON BEHALF OF VERATRUS BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, INC. CASH WAS TRANSFERRED FROM DDIA TO VERATRUS FOR THESE PREMIUMS.</Explanation>
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