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        <Explanation>THE COSTING METHODOLOGY USED TO DETERMINE THE MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COSTS REPORTED IN THE HOSPITALS MEDICARE COST REPORT IS THE MEDICARE COSTTOCHARGE RATIO WHICH INCORPORATES MEDICARE ALLOWABLE COST THE HOSPITAL HAS MADE A CLEAR MISSION COMMITMENT TO SERVING ELDERLY PATIENTS</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PART V LINE 19D</ReturnReference>
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        <Explanation>SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS RESIDING IN WALDO COUNTY AND PURSUING A CAREER IN A HEALTHCARE RELATED PROGRAM. THERE IS A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS OVERSEEN BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE. RECIPIENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED ONE SEMESTER OF SCHOOLING WITH A PREDETERMINED MINIMUM GPA, BE ENROLLED IN THE SECOND SEMESTER, AND HAVE A FINANCIAL NEED. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL OR AS REIMBURSEMENT TO THE RECIPIENT WHEN APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL'S MISSION IS TO BE THE BEST - BETTER, EMPATHY, SERVICE AND TEAMWORK. OUR GOAL IS TO ENSURE QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COMMUNITY BENEFITS REPORT.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>WALDO COUNTY HEALTHCARE, INC. (WCHI)- (EIN 22-2864961) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL. MAINEHEALTH (EIN 01-0431680), IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WCHI. AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WCHI, MAINEHEALTH HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF WCHI AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>MAINEHEALTH (EIN 01-0431680) MAY ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM A SLATE OF NOMINEES SUBMITTED BY THE CORPORATION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUCH AS BUDGETS, BUSINESS STRATEGIES, SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL COMMITMENTS, AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO AMONG OTHER DECISIONS, ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MAINEHEALTH (EIN 01-0431680).</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD. THE CFO PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SIGNING AND FILING THE RETURN.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCORPORATED AS PART OF THE BY-LAWS OF THESE CORPORATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONSISTENTLY REVIEWS ALL TRANSACTIONS TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BY-LAWS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PROCESS FOLLOWED FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS A FORMAL PROCESS PERFORMED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS COMMITTEE USES THE SULLIVAN COTTER ANNUAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS TO COMPARE MARKET ANALYSIS IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE PROCESS FOLLOWED FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS A FORMAL PROCESS PERFORMED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS COMMITTEE USES THE SULLIVAN COTTER ANNUAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS TO COMPARE MARKET ANALYSIS IN SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS THE OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DOCUMENTS THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>RELATED ORGANIZATIONS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PAGE 7, PART VII</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>D. KENT CLARK, MD 5 HOURS ANN HOOPER 5 HOURS MARK BISCONE 10 HOURS LINDA DRINKWATER 5 HOURS</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>CHANGE IN VALUE OF PERPETUAL AND CHARITABLE TRUSTS 2,833,392 CHANGE IN MARKET VALUE OF INVESTMENTS 3,390,651 EQUITY TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES -887,574</Explanation>
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