Summary of the Health Care Purchasing Coalition Structure

1.	The Local and National Funds have a Partnership

2.	The Local Funds’ Responsibilities:
	Contribution collection (employer and employee) Determine eligibility Participant communications Invest and hold reserves Select their own benefit design Complete local autonomy

2.	The National Health Care Purchasing Coalition’s Responsibilities:
	Negotiate ASO fees Create a National Contract with Participating Agreement for Local Funds Select vendors Network Provider Claims Administrator Medical & Disease Management Stop-Loss Insurance Develop recommended benefit plans