22 Questions
Who is considered a government employee under FAR?
Anyone working for a government agency, contractor, or performing work on behalf of a government agency
What is the purpose of having guidelines for travel and entertainment?
To represent the company well when traveling or entertaining for work purposes
What is the aggregate amount of promotional materials that can be given to government employees per year?
$50
What type of items are permitted as gifts to government employees under FAR?
Pens, pencils, notepads, calendars, and other promotional materials
Why is it important to use good judgment when traveling or entertaining for work purposes?
To represent the entire company well
What kind of expenses are not reimbursable during approved business travel?
Expenses related to adult entertainment establishments
Who should pay for a cab fare when sharing a ride with a vendor to a hotel?
Split the cab fare
What should you do when meeting with government personnel during lunch?
Thank them for meeting with you and remind them you can only cover your portion of the bill
What should you do if you receive an offer from an outside source to attend an event with funding for travel or expenses exceeding $50 in value?
Review the offer with the Ethics Office
What is the purpose of the Ethics Help Line?
To seek guidance on ethical dilemmas
What is an example of a conflict of interest?
Accepting a gift from a vendor
What is the purpose of the gift policy?
To restrict gifts from vendors
What is the purpose of fulfilling our purpose in sales and marketing?
To promote products and services with integrity
What should you do if you are asked to speak on Humana's behalf at a local nonprofit organization's awards luncheon and offered payment for your speech?
Politely decline the payment and give the speech
What is the purpose of Humana's Speaker Review Board?
To review and approve presentations given by Humana employees
What should you do if offered a gift or favor from a third-party vendor?
Politely decline the gift or favor to avoid a conflict of interest
What is the main purpose of Humana's policies on gifts, favors, travel, and entertainment?
To ensure compliance with laws and Humana policies
What should you do if you are unsure about a potential conflict of interest or ethics concern?
Contact Humana's Ethics Help Line
Why is it important to be mindful of gifts, favors, travel, and entertainment in a business setting?
To avoid conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with laws and policies
What should you do if you want to thank a third-party representative for their time spent on a new network agreement?
Politely express gratitude without offering any gifts or payments
What is the purpose of Humana's Ethics Help Line?
To report ethics concerns and ask questions
Study Notes
Business Travel Expenses
- Personal or non-business related expenses are not reimbursable, including those related to adult entertainment establishments, inappropriate locations, or offensive events.
- Vendor-financed travel is generally not allowed, except with approval from the Ethics Office.
- When attending events hosted by outside sources, funding for travel or expenses over $50 in value must be reviewed and approved by the Ethics Office.
Sharing Expenses
- When sharing a cab with a vendor, split the fare.
- When meeting with government personnel, thank them for meeting and remind them you can only cover your portion of the bill.
Health Plan Marketing Practices
- Promote Humana products and services with integrity.
- Follow the links for more information on fulfilling our purpose and sales and marketing practices.
Ethics Help Line
- Contact the Ethics Help Line at 1-877-5-THE-KEY (1-877-584-3539) or ethicshelpline.com or email [email protected].
Fulfilling Our Purpose
- Sell a wide range of products and services to people of all ages.
- State and local governments may have more flexible rules regulating the acceptance of business courtesies, such as meals and refreshments.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements do not permit Humana associates to give gifts to government employees, except for modest items of snacks and refreshments and promotional materials valued at 15orless,withanaggregateamountof15 or less, with an aggregate amount of 15orless,withanaggregateamountof50 per year.
Travel and Entertainment
- Use good judgment and make sound decisions when traveling or entertaining for work purposes.
- Humana will reimburse associates for all reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling for authorized company business purposes.
Participation in Professional Societies and Vendor Seminars
- Humana encourages participation in role-related professional society meetings, seminars, and similar events to broaden knowledge and grow in career.
- Any presentations to such groups should be approved in advance by Humana's Speaker Review Board.
- Stipends, fees, grants, honorariums, or other payments from professional or other groups should be politely declined.
Gifts, Favors, Travel, and Entertainment
- Keep relationships with others compliant with laws and Humana policies.
- Receiving gifts, giving gifts, travel, and entertainment could create a conflict of interest.
- Draw boundaries around these areas to know the right thing to do in various situations.
Learn about the expenses that are not reimbursed during business travel, including those related to adult entertainment and non-business purposes.
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