Common use of Requests for Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section K, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September 21, 2000 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section KL, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September 21, 2000 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section KL, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September 2122, 2000 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section K, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September AMENDED SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section K, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September 21, 2000 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of DirectorsDirectors CHARGE: 1. Develop and implement processes for resolving misunderstandings or disagreements between Plans or between Plans and the Association under the following circumstances:

Requests for Reimbursement. For purposes of this Section KL, any Party may request reimbursement of fees, expenses and/or costs by submitting said request in writing to the Arbitration Panel at any time before an award is delivered pursuant to Section 3-N hereof, with a copy to the Party from which reimbursement is sought, explaining why it is entitled to such reimbursement. The Party from which reimbursement is sought shall have 20 days to submit a response to such request to the Arbitration Panel with a copy to the Party seeking reimbursement. Amended September 21June 11, 2000 1998 EXHIBIT 5-A MEDIATION COMMITTEE REPORTS TO: Board of Directors