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rom: Joe Semo [JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 10:24 AM
To: HHS HealthInsurance (HHS)ubject: waiver
Attachments: 92150 hhs sub.pdflease find attached the request for a waiver of the annual benefit limitation required by PHS Act section 2711 submitted on be
f the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1459 and Contributing Employers Health and Welfare Fund.
hank you in advance for your prompt consideration of this request as changes would need to go into effect as ofanuary 1, 2011.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell
800 M Street, NWui t e 730S
WASHI NGTON, DC 20036irect Dial: 202 833 7366acsimile: 202 478 0919-mail:joesemo@joesemo.comttp://www.semolawgroup.com
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rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Friday, November 05, 2010 12:13 PM
To: 'JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com'ubject: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711
mportance: High
Attachments: Updated Jan 1 Approval Letter .pdf
Mr. Semo,
hank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act
ection for UFCW Local 1459. HHS has reviewed your application and made its determination. Please see th
ttached letter.
lease confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail address with a copy to OCIIOOversight@hhs.g
lease let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
HHS/OCIIOexandra.botwinick@hhs.gov
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rom: Joe Semo [JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Friday, November 05, 2010 12:32 PM
To: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: OCIIO Oversightubject: RE: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711eceipt acknowledged.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell800 M Street, NWuite 730SASHINGTON, DC 20036
irect Dial: 202 833 7366
acsimile: 202 478 0919
-mail:joesemo@joesemo.com
ttp://www.semolawgroup.com
rivileged and Confidential: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use ofntended recipient(s). This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential a
xempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recip
ou are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this messa
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message
IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Alexandra.Botwinick@hhs.gov]ent: Friday, November 05, 2010 12:13 PMo: Joe Semoubject: Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of PHS Act Section 2711mportance: High
Mr. Semo,
hank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act
ection for UFCW Local 1459. HHS has reviewed your application and made its determination. Please see th
ttached letter.
lease confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail address with a copy to OCIIOOversight@hhs.g
lease let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
HHS/OCIIOexandra.botwinick@hhs.gov
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rom: Joseph Semo [joesemo@gmail.com]ent: Monday, November 15, 2010 5:51 PMo: HHS HealthInsurance (HHS)
Cc: joesemoubject: WAIVER
Attachments: ufcw 1459 hhs.pdf
lease find attached the waiver application submitted on behalf of UFCW Local 1459 and Contributing EmployersHealth & Welfare Fund for its Plan B of benefits.
oseph Semo, Esq.EMO LAW GROUP800 M Street, NWuite 730 S
Washington, DC 20036
02 833 7366
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rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:39 AM
To: 'joesemo@joesemo.com'; 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
Attachments: UFCW Local 1459 Waiver Application Questions.docoe Semo,
left a message for you this morning alerting you about an e-mail you would receive from me concerning UFCW Local 1459
pplication for Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. Attached above is the document that needs to be
ompleted in order to finalize the application process.
Many thanks for your assistance with this document.
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, MD01-492-4121
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November 16, 2010
Dear Applicant:
RE: United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1459
Thank you for your application for the Waiver of the Annual Limits Requirements of
the PHS Act Section 2711. In order to complete your application, please provide the
following information about United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1459
1. Effective date of next renewal2. (The premium amounts is the total cost to the employer and the employee)
Premium(Current)
Premium(renewal)
Premium(if $750,000
annual limitwas applied)
% increase if the$750,000 was
implemented
EE
EE + Child (ifapplicable orother appropriatetier)
EE + Spouse (ifapplicable or
other appropriatetier)
Family (ifapplicable orother appropriatetier)
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3. Indicate if this is an Individual or Group policy.4. Type of Plan:
Limited Benefit Prescription HRA
Comprehensive Other
5. Indicate if this plan has Grandfather Status.
Please provide this information by 5:00 pm Friday November 26, 2010. We look
forward to receiving your completed application. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Kathleen M. Scelzo, RN, MSN
Rules Compliance DivisionOffice of Insurance Oversight
Office of Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (OCIIO)
Department of Health and Human Services
301-492-4121
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rom: Joe Semo [JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:26 PM
To: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO); 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiverear Ms. Scelzo,
will complete the form when I return to Washington later today. However, it does not appear particularly applicable to this wa
equest. The Plan B prescription drug benefit which appears to be the only coverage within the scope of the essential health
enefit requirement (other coverage includes dental, vision, disability and life offered under separate arrangements) is a selfunded benefit, administered under a contract with a pharmacy manager. Accordingly, there is no contract renewal in the sens
n insured coverage.
he employees covered under Plan B obtain such coverage as a result of the contributions their employer is required to pa
to und based upon the collective bargaining agreement. All coverage is provided based upon the employer contributions
ubject to any co-pays that the particular benefit might require.
his is a grandfathered plan, as the attestation provided confirms.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell
800 M Street, NWuite 730SASHINGTON, DC 20036
irect Dial: 202 833 7366
acsimile: 202 478 0919
-mail:joesemo@joesemo.com
ttp://www.semolawgroup.com
rivileged and Confidential: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use ofntended recipient(s). This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential a
xempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipou are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this messa
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message
IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Kathleen.Scelzo@hhs.gov]
ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:39 AMo: Joe Semo; 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
oe Semo,
left a message for you this morning alerting you about an e-mail you would receive from me concerning UFCW Local 1459
pplication for Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. Attached above is the document that needs to be
ompleted in order to finalize the application process.
Many thanks for your assistance with this document.
UFCW L1459:000038
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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
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rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Friday, November 26, 2010 11:55 AM
To: 'Joe Semo'Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiveroe,
hanks for the information and look forward to the completed form when you return. I hope that you had a good Thanksgiving!
athleen M. Scelzo, RN, MSN
ules Compliance Divisionffice 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: Joe Semo [mailto:JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:26 PMo: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO); 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
ear Ms. Scelzo,
will complete the form when I return to Washington later today. However, it does not appear particularly applicable to this wa
equest. The Plan B prescription drug benefit which appears to be the only coverage within the scope of the essential health
enefit requirement (other coverage includes dental, vision, disability and life offered under separate arrangements) is a self
unded benefit, administered under a contract with a pharmacy manager. Accordingly, there is no contract renewal in the sens
n insured coverage.
he employees covered under Plan B obtain such coverage as a result of the contributions their employer is required to p
to the Fund based upon the collective bargaining agreement. All coverage is provided based upon the employer contributions
ubject to any co-pays that the particular benefit might require.
his is a grandfathered plan, as the attestation provided confirms.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell
800 M Street, NWuite 730SASHINGTON, DC 20036
irect Dial: 202 833 7366
acsimile: 202 478 0919-mail:joesemo@joesemo.com
ttp://www.semolawgroup.com
rivileged and Confidential: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use ofntended recipient(s). This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential a
xempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recip
ou are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this messa
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message
IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
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O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Kathleen.Scelzo@hhs.gov]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:39 AMo: Joe Semo; 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)
ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
oe Semo,
left a message for you this morning alerting you about an e-mail you would receive from me concerning UFCW Local 1459
pplication for Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. Attached above is the document that needs to be
ompleted in order to finalize the application process.
Many thanks for your assistance with this document.
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
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rom: Joe Semo [JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 12:38 PM
To: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiveras a decision been made with respect to this Plan B group?
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell
800 M Street, NWuite 730SASHINGTON, DC 20036
irect Dial: 202 833 7366
acsimile: 202 478 0919
-mail:joesemo@joesemo.com
ttp://www.semolawgroup.com
rivileged and Confidential: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use ofntended recipient(s). This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential a
xempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recip
ou are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this messa
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message
IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Kathleen.Scelzo@hhs.gov]ent: Friday, November 26, 2010 11:55 AMo: Joe Semoc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)
ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
oe,
hanks for the information and look forward to the completed form when you return. I hope that you had a good Thanksgiving!
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: Joe Semo [mailto:JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:26 PMo: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO); 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
ear Ms. Scelzo,
will complete the form when I return to Washington later today. However, it does not appear particularly applicable to this wa
equest. The Plan B prescription drug benefit which appears to be the only coverage within the scope of the essential health
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enefit requirement (other coverage includes dental, vision, disability and life offered under separate arrangements) is a self
unded benefit, administered under a contract with a pharmacy manager. Accordingly, there is no contract renewal in the sens
n insured coverage.
he employees covered under Plan B obtain such coverage as a result of the contributions their employer is required to p
to und based upon the collective bargaining agreement. All coverage is provided based upon the employer contributions
ubject to any co-pays that the particular benefit might require.
his is a grandfathered plan, as the attestation provided confirms.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
EMO LAW GROUP Martindale-Hubbell
800 M Street, NWuite 730SASHINGTON, DC 20036
irect Dial: 202 833 7366
acsimile: 202 478 0919
-mail:joesemo@joesemo.com
ttp://www.semolawgroup.com
rivileged and Confidential: The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use ofntended recipient(s). This message may be an attorney-client communication and/or work product and as such is privileged and confidential a
xempt from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recip
ou are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this messa
strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message
IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Scelzo, Kathleen (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Kathleen.Scelzo@hhs.gov]ent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:39 AMo: Joe Semo; 'joesemo@vzw.blackberry.net'c: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Annual Waiver
oe Semo,
left a message for you this morning alerting you about an e-mail you would receive from me concerning UFCW Local 1459
pplication for Annual Limits Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711. Attached above is the document that needs to be
ompleted in order to finalize the application process.
Many thanks for your assistance with this document.
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
UFCW L1459:000043
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rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:18 AM
To: 'JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com'Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Plan B Approval Letter 1-11-2011
mportance: High
Attachments: Updated Jan 1 Approval Letter .pdfMr. Semo,
apologize for the delay. Thank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits
Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711 for UFCW Local 1459 Plan B.HHS has reviewed your applicationnd made its determination. Please see the attached letter.
Please confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
HHS/OCIIO
301) 492-4177exandra.botwinick@hhs.gov
UFCW L1459:000045
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rom: Joe Semo [JoeSemo@JoeSemo.com]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 11:40 AM
To: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO)Cc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: RE: UFCW Local 1459 Plan B Approval Letter 1-11-2011his acknowledges receipt.
hank you.
oseph Semo, Esq. AV Peer Review Rating in
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IRCULAR 230 NOTICE.
O ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE IRS, WE INFORM YOU THAT ANY U.S. FEDERALAX ADVICE CONTAINED IN THIS COMMUNICATION (INCLUDING ANY ATTACHMENTS) IS NOT INTENDED OR WRITO BE USED, AND CANNOT BE USED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF (I) AVOIDING PENALTIES UNDER THE INTERNALEVENUE CODE OR (II) PROMOTING, MARKETING OR RECOMMENDING TO ANOTHER PARTY ANY TRANSACTION ORATTER ADDRESSED HEREIN.
rom: Botwinick, Alexandra (HHS/OCIIO) [mailto:Alexandra.Botwinick@hhs.gov]ent: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 10:18 AMo: Joe Semoc: Habit, Sandra (HHS/OCIIO)ubject: UFCW Local 1459 Plan B Approval Letter 1-11-2011mportance: High
Mr. Semo,
apologize for the delay. Thank you for submitting an application for a Waiver of the Annual Limits
Requirements of the PHS Act Section 2711 for UFCW Local 1459 Plan B.HHS has reviewed your applicationnd made its determination. Please see the attached letter.
Please confirm receipt of this letter by replying to this e-mail.
Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
incerely,
Alexandra Botwinick
ffice of Oversight
HHS/OCIIO
301) 492-4177exandra.botwinick@hhs.gov
UFCW L1459:000046
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