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    REQUEST FOR LIMITED PLAN WAIVERPLAN NAME: SECURITY BENEFIT FUND OF THE UNIFORMED FIREFIGHTE.RS ASSOCIATION OFNEW YORK CITYPLAN TYPE: MUNICIPAL SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH AND WELFARE 8ENEFlT FUNDPLAN YEAR FOR WHICH WAIVER IS REQUESTED' JULY 1, 2011 - JUNE 30, 2012BACKGROUND: The Plan is a health and welfare benefit plan established under the proviSions of anAgreement and Declaration of Trust between Its Trustees and the Uniformed Firefighters Associatton ofGreater New York, Local 94 IAF.F., AFL-CIO (the UFA). Participants are firefighters, fire marshals, marineengmeers, pilots, and uniformed wipers who are covered by collective bargaining agreements between theCity of New York and the UFA.Benefits The Plan provides preSCrIption drug, dental, optical, hearing aid. life insurance. supplementalhealth insurance, certain widows' benefits and other benefits to eligible participants and their covereddependents.Contributions - The Plan is funded by employer contributions and participants' COBRA contributions.Employer contributions are determined by collective bargaining agreements between the City of New Yorkand the UFA.

    APPLICATION COMPONENTS:The terms of the plan or policy fOrln(s) for which a waiver is sought

    SEE ATTACHED2. The number of individuals covered by 1I1e plan or policy form(s);

    APROX1MATELY_EXCLUDING DEPENDENTS3. The annual l i m i t ( ~ ; ) and rates applicable to the plan or policy form(s),

    THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEF!T IS LIMITED TO f I I I PER FAMILY PERCALENDAR YEAR

    4. A brief description Of why compliance with the regulations would result ill a significantdecrease in access to i)enefits for those current ly covered by the plan or policy. or a significantincrease in premiums paid by those covered by the plan or polley, along with any supportingdocumentation; and

    PRESCRIPTION DRUG EXPENSES REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY_/a OFTOTAL FUND BENEFIT EXPENDITURE. AS SUCH, REMOVAL OF THE .A.NNUALBENEFIT CAP ON THE PHARMACY BENEFIT WILL NECESSITATE LARGE SCALEPLAN REDESIGN RESULTING IN COST INCREASES FOR MEMBERS, EITHER INTHE FORM OF INCREASED CO PAYS/COINSURANCE AND/OR REQUIRED MEMBERCONTRIBUTUIONS TOWARDS COVERAGE. GIVEN THAT THE FUND'S INCOME ISLIMITED TO FIXED DOLL.A,R CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK, ANDIS A SUBJECT OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, ELIMINATION OF THE BENEFIT CJ:\PON THE PHARMACY BENEFIT WILL HAVE AN ADVERSE IMPACT ON THE FUND'S

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    LONG-TERM ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH ACCESS TOPHARMACY BENEFITS AS WELL AS OTHER BENEFITS SUCH AS DENTAL, VISION,HEARING.

    5. An attestation, signed by the plan administrator or clllef executive officer of the insurer,certifying thaI (i) the plan or policy was in force prior to September 23,2010, and (il) the applicationof restricted annual limits to the plan or policy would result in a significant decrease in access tobenefits for those currently covered by the plan or policy, or a significant increase in premiums paidby those covered by the plan or policy

    I, THE UNDERSIGNED PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, CERTIFY THAT (i) THE PLANREFENCED IN THIS APPLICATION WAS IN FORCE PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 23,2010.AND (ii) THAT THE APPLICATION OF RESTRICTED ANNUAL LIMITS TO THE PLANWOULD RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN ACCESS TO BENEFITS FORTHOSE CURRENTLY COVERED BY THE PLAN. OR A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN::::1UM /J ~ R E D BY THE PLAN.Title: TFflJ ;;Uf..ff(.Date: -1J':> a I I ti __ ._._..__ .Phone 1 ~E-mail; Address: B ::n .R A UB ~ \.\ A N '1

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    //C|/...ty%20Benefit%20Fund%20of%20the%20Uniformed%20Firefighters%20Assoc%20of%20New%20York%20City/WAIVER.txt[08/15/2011 11:10:

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Monday, November 22, 2010 2:25 PMo: HHS HealthInsurance (HHS)ubject: WAIVER

    Attachments: B2_Health Book_Ch01_Security Benefits Fund_11-10.pdf;imited Plan Waiver..pdf

    he attached booklet summarizes Welfare Benefits for Active and Retired Firefighters although the Waiver applicas specific to the Active Fund.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the

    xclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendeecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or by telephone to Uniformed Firefighters Associat (212) 683-4832, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views or opiniresented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Uniformedirefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepo liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.

    UFireA:000003

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    Pages 4 through 42 redacted for the following reasons:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Exemption 4

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    //C|/...ty/Uniformed%20Firefighters%20Association%20of%20New%20York%20Waiver%20Application%20Dec%209%202010.htm[08/15/2011 11:10

    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Uniformed Forefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    Dear Mr. Straub:

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

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, [attached to the email] [and available at:http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html]. Please return the completed spreadshto this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that are fully comp(i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet does not pertain tyour plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unable to completethat particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 10, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Hum

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

    hank you.

    Veronica W. Morales, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information & Insurance OversightOffice of Consumer Support

    hone# (301) 492-4249mail: [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distrib

    or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    UFireA:000005

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.htmlmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html
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    //C|/...Uniformed%20Firefighters%20Assoc%20of%20New%20York%20City/Request%20for%20info%20resposne%2012.14.10.htm[08/15/2011 11:10

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 3:52 PM

    To: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    Attachments: UFA waiver_application_form.xls

    am Lynne Moultrieffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distribu

    copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:54 PMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    SEE ATTACHED FOR COMPLETED SPREADSHEET

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140? YES, PLAN WAS IN EXISTENCE PRIOR TO MARCH

    2010. PLAN IS ALSO IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS.

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act. NO

    lease let me know if you have questions or need anything further.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit FundUFireA:000007

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    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Straub,Bob

    ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:43 PMo: Carapella,Theresaubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:54 PMo: Straub,Bobc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act

    PHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why youunable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 15, 2010. Once th

    nformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and

    uman Services (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision

    within 30 days of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the wai

    ecision.

    hank you.

    UFireA:000008

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    //C|/...%20Uniformed%20Firefighters%20Assoc%20of%20New%20York%20City/Additional%20info%20requested%2012.28.10.htm[08/15/2011 11:10

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 3:07 PM

    To: Carapella,TheresaCc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fundlease provide a breakdown of individuals in each tier (column P).

    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distribu

    copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:54 PMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    SEE ATTACHED FOR COMPLETED SPREADSHEET

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140? YES, PLAN WAS IN EXISTENCE PRIOR TO MARCH

    2010. PLAN IS ALSO IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS.

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act. NO

    lease let me know if you have questions or need anything further.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    UFireA:000010

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    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Straub,Bobent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:43 PMo: Carapella,Theresaubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:54 PMo: Straub,Bobc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act

    PHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 15, 2010. Once th

    nformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and

    uman Services (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision

    within 30 days of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the wai

    ecision.

    UFireA:000011

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    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be pr ivileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copie

    persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.

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    rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 12:56 PM

    To: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fundam:

    elow is the information requested

    Contracts Members

    ngle

    amily

    OTAL

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Associationecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 3:07 PM

    o: Carapella,Theresac: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    lease provide a breakdown of individuals in each tier (column P).

    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be pr ivileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copie

    UFireA:000013

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    persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:54 PM

    o: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    SEE ATTACHED FOR COMPLETED SPREADSHEET

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140? YES, PLAN WAS IN EXISTENCE PRIOR TO MARCH

    2010. PLAN IS ALSO IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS.

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act. NO

    lease let me know if you have questions or need anything further.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapellaenefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this mesre intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If yore not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or by telephone to Uniformedirefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Straub,Bob

    ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:43 PM

    o: Carapella,Theresa

    ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

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    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:54 PM

    o: Straub,Bob

    c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act

    PHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 15, 2010. Once th

    nformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and

    uman Services (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision

    within 30 days of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the wai

    ecision.

    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be pr ivileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copie

    persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

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    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.

    inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION

    Annual

    Limit Waiver

    Request

    App lic ant

    Name

    Policy Name

    (use a new

    row for each

    policy

    application)

    Applicant

    (Plan/ Policy

    Situs) City

    App lic ant

    (Plan/

    Policy

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    New York City New York NY 07/01/2011

    Robert

    Straub

    204 East

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    212-545-

    6975

    bstraub@ufa

    nyc.org

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION

    Annual

    Limit Waiver

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    App lic ant

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    ANNUAL LIMIT WAIVER APPLICATION

    Annual

    Limit Waiver

    Request

    App lic ant

    Name

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    ce (if

    applicable)

    Individual/ Employee

    Tier*

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    contribution

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    contribution

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    rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 9:32 AM

    To: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Straub,Bob; Eustace, John; Spollen,Jim

    ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    rom: Carapella,Theresaent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 12:56 PMo: 'Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)'; '[email protected]'

    ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    am:

    elow is the information requested

    Contracts Members

    ngle

    amily

    OTAL

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 3:07 PMo: Carapella,Theresac: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    lease provide a breakdown of individuals in each tier (column P).

    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    UFireA:000020

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    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be pr ivileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copie

    persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:54 PM

    o: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completed

    spreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.SEE ATTACHED FOR COMPLETED SPREADSHEET

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140? YES, PLAN WAS IN EXISTENCE PRIOR TO MARCH

    2010. PLAN IS ALSO IN COMPLIANCE WITH GRANDFATHERING PROVISIONS.

    Confirm whether the plan was created pursuant to the Taft-Hartley Act. NO

    lease let me know if you have questions or need anything further.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this mesre intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If yore not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or by telephone to Uniformedirefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Straub,Bob

    ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:43 PMUFireA:000021

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    o: Carapella,Theresa

    ubject: FW: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]

    ent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:54 PM

    o: Straub,Bobc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Waiver Application for UFA Security Benefits Fund

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act

    PHS Act) Section 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html. Please return the completedspreadsheet to this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets tha

    are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsh

    does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you

    unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 15, 2010. Once th

    nformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and

    uman Services (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision

    within 30 days of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the wai

    ecision.

    hank you.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    UFireA:000022

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    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    This information has not been publicly disclosed and may be pr ivileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copie

    persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended

    ecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:39 AM

    To: '[email protected]'Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO); Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Applicationi Theresa

    have checked with my colleagues and we did receive your spreadsheet and the supplemental information submitted on J

    , 2011 (the number of individuals in each tier). At this time, we do not require additional information; however, furthernformation may be requested during the processing of your application.

    omeone from this office should be in touch with you next week.

    ood luck with the snowstorm.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:27 PMo: '[email protected]'c: '[email protected]'ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ello

    n Dec. 9, 2010, my colleague Veronica Morales sent you the email below (please see below my signature for the original

    message). We have not yet received a reply regarding this information request. Without your reply, we are unable to proc

    our application for an annual limit waiver. Please provide the requested information by 5pm Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

    lease feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

    hank you.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance OversightUFireA:000024

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    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    ORINGAL MESSAGE]

    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Uniformed Forefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act

    ection 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, [attached to the email] [and available at:http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html]. Please return the completed spreadshto this email address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that are fully comp(i.e., every cell should contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet does not pertain tyour plan, please write None, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unable to completethat particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 10, 2010. Once this informa

    received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A

    tated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 30 days of receiving a complet

    pplication. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decision.

    hank you.

    Veronica W. Morales, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information & Insurance OversightOffice of Consumer Support

    hone# (301) 492-4249mail: [email protected]

    UFireA:000025

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.htmlmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html
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    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:20 AM

    To: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYCi

    ust wanted to check on who is handling this application. Veronica Morales had this in her set of waivers, and she passed

    me when she left on annual leave. I was told that there was no response from this organization. I have since spoken with

    heresa Carapella, who said she has been in contact with you two regarding her application. Could you please let me knowhis should be on your to do list or mine? Theyre hoping to hear if the application is complete or a request for more info

    efore the storm hits this evening (since they are anticipating not being in the office tomorrow due to weather conditions

    ke to get back to them with that much today, since the confusion on our end has led to some worries on their side. Pleas

    me know how to proceed (and if you reply to Theresa about the application status, can you CC me?).

    hanks.

    en

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

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    UFireA:000027

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    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:54 AM

    To: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYCbelieve Veronica was handling this application. I had received a redundant copy of the application and turned it back ove

    eronica.

    am Lynne Moultrie

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    301) 492-4174

    [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distribut

    copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:20 AMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    i

    ust wanted to check on who is handling this application. Veronica Morales had this in her set of waivers, and she passed

    me when she left on annual leave. I was told that there was no response from this organization. I have since spoken with

    heresa Carapella, who said she has been in contact with you two regarding her application. Could you please let me knowhis should be on your to do list or mine? Theyre hoping to hear if the application is complete or a request for more info

    efore the storm hits this evening (since they are anticipating not being in the office tomorrow due to weather conditions

    ke to get back to them with that much today, since the confusion on our end has led to some worries on their side. Pleas

    me know how to proceed (and if you reply to Theresa about the application status, can you CC me?).

    hanks.

    en

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

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

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    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:08 AMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    Ok, then I guess it's in my pile now. Sandra, it looks like you saved the relevant emails/materials onto the G-drive; ave any questions, I hope you won't mind if I email you (since from what I can tell this applicant sent everything ou and Cam). Thanks.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]_______________________________________rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:53 AM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    believe Veronica was handling this application. I had received a redundant copy of the application and turned it bver to Veronica.

    Cam Lynne MoultrieOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services301) [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal governmse only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information.

    Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:20 AM

    o: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    Hi

    just wanted to check on who is handling this application. Veronica Morales had this in her set of waivers, and sheassed it to me when she left on annual leave. I was told that there was no response from this organization. I have spoken with Theresa Carapella, who said she has been in contact with you two regarding her application. Could yolease let me know if this should be on your to do list or mine? Theyre hoping to hear if the application is complerequest for more info before the storm hits this evening (since they are anticipating not being in the office tomorrue to weather conditions). Id like to get back to them with that much today, since the confusion on our end has le

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    ome worries on their side. Please let me know how to proceed (and if you reply to Theresa about the applicationtatus, can you CC me?).

    hanks.

    en

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal governm

    se only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information.Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 11:08 AMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    Ok, then I guess it's in my pile now. Sandra, it looks like you saved theelevant emails/materials onto the G-drive; if I have any questions, I hopeou won't mind if I email you (since from what I can tell this applicant sent

    verything to you and Cam). Thanks.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services

    [email protected]_______________________________________

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 10:53 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    believe Veronica was handling this application. I had received a redundantopy of the application and turned it back over to Veronica.

    Cam Lynne MoultrieOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services

    301) [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged andonfidential. It is for internal government use only and must not beisseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the

    nformation. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the fullxtent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:20 AMo: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC

    Hi

    just wanted to check on who is handling this application. Veronica Morales

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    rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 12:09 PM

    To: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    athleen M. Scelzo, RN, MSN

    ules Compliance Division

    ffice of Insurance Oversight

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO)epartment of Health and Human Services

    501 Wisconsin Avenue

    ethesda, MD

    01-492-4121

    rom: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:55 PMo: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    forgot to send this to you. This is the conversation regarding the firefighter application that was discussed today.

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distribu

    copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Carapella,Theresa [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:24 AM

    o: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)c: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ood Morning Jennifer:

    have not heard anything with regard to the status of the Waiver Application. Please advise.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:39 AM

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    o: Carapella,Theresac: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO); Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    i Theresa

    have checked with my colleagues and we did receive your spreadsheet and the supplemental information submitted on J

    , 2011 (the number of individuals in each tier). At this time, we do not require additional information; however, further

    nformation may be requested during the processing of your application.

    omeone from this office should be in touch with you next week.

    ood luck with the snowstorm.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:27 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'

    ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ello

    n Dec. 9, 2010, my colleague Veronica Morales sent you the email below (please see below my signature for the original

    message). We have not yet received a reply regarding this information request. Without your reply, we are unable to procour application for an annual limit waiver. Please provide the requested information by 5pm Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

    lease feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

    hank you.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

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    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    ORINGAL MESSAGE]

    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Uniformed Forefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act

    ection 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, [attached to the email] [and available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html]. Please return the completed spreadsheet to this email ad

    as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the

    information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an

    explanation regarding why you are unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 10, 2010. Once this informa

    received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A

    tated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 30 days of receiving a complet

    pplication. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decision.

    hank you.

    Veronica W. Morales, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information & Insurance OversightOffice of Consumer Support

    hone# (301) 492-4249mail: [email protected]

    UFireA:000036

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    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.

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    rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:24 AM

    To: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Applicationood Morning Jennifer:

    have not heard anything with regard to the status of the Waiver Application. Please advise.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapella

    enefits Administrator

    niformed Firefighters Association

    ecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY:The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender orephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:39 AMo: Carapella,Theresac: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO); Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    i Theresa

    have checked with my colleagues and we did receive your spreadsheet and the supplemental information submitted on J

    , 2011 (the number of individuals in each tier). At this time, we do not require additional information; however, furthernformation may be requested during the processing of your application.

    omeone from this office should be in touch with you next week.

    ood luck with the snowstorm.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

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    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:27 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'

    ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ello

    n Dec. 9, 2010, my colleague Veronica Morales sent you the email below (please see below my signature for the original

    message). We have not yet received a reply regarding this information request. Without your reply, we are unable to proc

    our application for an annual limit waiver. Please provide the requested information by 5pm Tuesday, January 11, 2011.

    lease feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

    hank you.

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

    ennifer L. O. Sheer

    ffice of Consumer Support

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    .S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    01-492-4487

    ORINGAL MESSAGE]

    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)

    ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PM

    o: '[email protected]'

    c: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: Uniformed Forefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    ttachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    ear Mr. Straub:

    hank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act

    ection 2711. In order to expedite your application, please provide the following information:

    I. Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, [attached to the email] [and available at:

    http://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html]. Please return the completed spreadsheet to this email ad

    as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that are fully complete (i.e., every cell should contain the

    information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet does not pertain to your plan, please write None, and/or provide an

    explanation regarding why you are unable to complete that particular cell in a separate document.

    UFireA:000039

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    II. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

    grandfathering provisions, pursuant to 45 CFR 147.140?

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 10, 2010. Once this informareceived and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A

    tated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 30 days of receiving a complet

    pplication. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decision.

    hank you.

    Veronica W. Morales, J.D.U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesOffice of Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight

    Office of Consumer Supporthone# (301) 492-4249mail: [email protected]

    INFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must n

    disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecu

    to the full extent of the law.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments tohis message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and mayontain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendedecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4832, and destroyll copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views orpinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do notecessarily represent those of the Uniformed Firefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for theresence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused byny virus transmitted by this email.

    UFireA:000040

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    rom: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 2:51 PM

    To: '[email protected]'ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYanuary 25, 2011

    Dear Ms. Carapella,hank you for your information.

    Your application is now complete and you will receive a determination of your application within 30 days. Take c

    nd if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.hank you,andy

    andy Habit

    epartment of Health and Human Services

    ffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight

    01-492-4175

    [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW: This information has not been publicly

    sclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal government use only and must not be disseminated, distribu

    r copied to persons not authorized to receive the information. Unauthorized disclosures may result in prosecution to the full e

    f the law.

    UFireA:000041

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    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:27 AMo: Pham, Erica (HHS/OCIIO); McCune, Julie (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra

    HHS/OCIIO)ubject: FW: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver

    Application

    Hello

    his was one of the waivers I returned to Jane late last week (when we turned back over the waiver work). It lookshe information is on the G drive, but I did not have a chance to review it at all. Could someone please follow up wheresa?

    hanks.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]_______________________________________rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:24 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Good Morning Jennifer:

    have not heard anything with regard to the status of the Waiver Application. Please advise.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapellaenefits Administrator

    Uniformed Firefighters Associationecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachmeno this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privilegednformation. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and anyttachments.

    _______________________________rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:39 AMo: Carapella,Theresa

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    Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO); Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Hi Theresa

    have checked with my colleagues and we did receive your spreadsheet and the supplemental information submittn Jan. 6, 2011 (the number of individuals in each tier). At this time, we do not require additional information;owever, further information may be requested during the processing of your application.

    omeone from this office should be in touch with you next week.

    Good luck with the snowstorm.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal governmse only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information.

    Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:27 PMo: '[email protected]'

    Cc: '[email protected]'ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Hello

    On Dec. 9, 2010, my colleague Veronica Morales sent you the email below (please see below my signature for theriginal message). We have not yet received a reply regarding this information request. Without your reply, we arenable to process your application for an annual limit waiver. Please provide the requested information by 5pmuesday, January 11, 2011. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

    hank you.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

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    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PMo: '[email protected]'

    Cc: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: Uniformed Forefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Attachments: Waiver Application Form.xls

    Dear Mr. Straub:

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

    Please complete the entire annual limits spreadsheet, [attached to the email] [and available at:ttp://www.hhs.gov/ociio/regulations/annual_limit_waivers.html]. Please return the completed spreadsheet to thismail address as an attachment. We will only be able to process spreadsheets that are fully complete (i.e., every cehould contain the information requested). If a cell on the spreadsheet does not pertain to your plan, please writeNone, and/or provide an explanation regarding why you are unable to complete that particular cell in a separateocument.

    I. In addition, please provide the following information:

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

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

    n order to complete your application, please provide this information by 5:00 pm, December 10, 2010. Once thisnformation is received and the application is complete, it will be processed by the Department of Health and Humervices (HHS). As stated in our September 3, 2010 Sub-Regulatory Guidance, HHS will issue a decision within 3ays of receiving a complete application. You will receive an e-mail from HHS notifying you of the waiver decisi

    hank you.

    Veronica W. Morales, J.D.

    U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

    Office of Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight

    Office of Consumer Support

    hone# (301) 492-4249

    mail: [email protected]

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    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal governmse only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information.

    Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY

    he information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for thexclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intendeecipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or by telephone to Uniformed Firefighters Associat (212) 683-4832, and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. Please note that any views or opiniresented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Uniformedirefighters Association.inally, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accep

    o liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email.

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    rom: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 9:26 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO); Pham, Erica (HHS/OCIIO); McCune, Julie

    HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, WaiverApplication

    en,

    t looks like Kathleen has it but I will take the application from her so I can take care of it today. I will check the Grive to see where Veronica and Cam left off and contact Theresa with any additional questions I have.

    hanks,andy

    ----Original Message-----rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:27 AMo: Pham, Erica (HHS/OCIIO); McCune, Julie (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)

    ubject: FW: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Hello

    his was one of the waivers I returned to Jane late last week (when we turned back over the waiver work). It lookshe information is on the G drive, but I did not have a chance to review it at all. Could someone please follow up wheresa?

    hanks.

    en

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]_______________________________________rom: Carapella,Theresa [[email protected]]ent: Monday, January 24, 2011 9:24 AMo: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

    Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Good Morning Jennifer:

    have not heard anything with regard to the status of the Waiver Application. Please advise.

    hank you.

    heresa Carapellaenefits Administrator

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    Uniformed Firefighters Associationecurity Benefit Fund

    212) 545-6960

    TATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information contained in this electronic message and any attachmeno this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privilegednformation. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by e-mail reply to sender or byelephone to Uniformed Firefighters Association at (212) 683-4723, and destroy all copies of this message and any

    ttachments.

    _______________________________rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:[email protected]]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:39 AMo: Carapella,Theresa

    Cc: Moultrie, Cam (HHS/OCIIO); Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO); Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Hi Theresa

    have checked with my colleagues and we did receive your spreadsheet and the supplemental information submittn Jan. 6, 2011 (the number of individuals in each tier). At this time, we do not require additional information;owever, further information may be requested during the processing of your application.

    omeone from this office should be in touch with you next week.

    Good luck with the snowstorm.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

    NFORMATION NOT RELEASABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW:

    his information has not been publicly disclosed and may be privileged and confidential. It is for internal governmse only and must not be disseminated, distributed, or copied to persons not authorized to receive the information.

    Unauthorized disclosure may result in prosecution to the full extent of the law.

    rom: Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Monday, January 10, 2011 4:27 PMo: '[email protected]'

    Cc: '[email protected]'ubject: Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York, Waiver Application

    Hello

    On Dec. 9, 2010, my colleague Veronica Morales sent you the email below (please see below my signature for theriginal message). We have not yet received a reply regarding this information request. Without your reply, we are

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    nable to process your application for an annual limit waiver. Please provide the requested information by 5pmuesday, January 11, 2011. Please feel free to email or call me if you have any questions.

    hank you.

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

    Office of Consumer SupportOffice of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    [email protected]

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    rom: Morales, Veronica (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:02 PMo: '[email protected]'

    Cc: '[email protected]'; Sheer, Jennifer (HHS/OCIIO)

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