| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | The Organization is comprised of members who are eligible to receive death benefits. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | The Benefit Insurance Commission has a general election of the Board of Commissioners by its members. The Board of Commissioners becomes the governing body on behalf of the Benefit Insurance Commission. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | The governing board reviews Form 990 for any errors or ommissions and verfies information and consistency with audited financial statements, accounting records and other documents maintained by the Organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | Members are required to sign an acknowledgement form on an annual basis disclosing that no conflicts of interest exist. The Commissioners shall refrain from obtaining any list of clients for personal or private solicitation purposes at any time during their term of affiliation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The State Council of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts sets and reviews the annual salary for the Executive Director. The Commission is billed for and reimburses a portion of this salary on a monthly basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Commission is required to submit an annual filing to the Massachusetts Division of Insurance which is available upon request form the Division. Governing documents may also be obtained from the Massachusetts Division of Insurance, the Commission website, and upon request. |
| Form 990 Part XII Line C | The Organization's committee reviews the annual audited financial statements with its auditors and no changes in the process have taken place. |
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