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© 2019 Hitesman & Wold, P.A. MEDSURETY, LLC Cafeteria Plan 1-888-816-4234, www.medsurety.com Basic Plan Document 18 ARTICLE VI. ADMINISTRATION 6.1 Plan Administrator. (a) The Plan Administrator shall be responsible for the general supervision of the Plan. The Plan Administrator shall also be the named fiduciary (in accordance with Section 402 of ERISA) of any Optional Benefit (if any) that is subject to ERISA unless the underlying plan documentation or insurance contract identifies a different named fiduciary. The Plan Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to control and manage the operation and administration of the Plan, including but not limited to, the inte rpretation and application of the terms of the Plan. The Plan Administrator shall perform any and all acts necessary or appropriate for the proper management and administration of the Plan. (b) The Employer shall be the Plan Administrator unless provided otherwise in the Adoption Agreement. The Employer shall also be the Plan Administrator if the person or persons so designated cease to be the Plan Administrator. (c) The Plan Administrator may designate an individual or entity to act on its behalf with respect to certain powers, duties, responsibilities, etc. with respect to the operation and administration of this Plan. Where Optional Benefits purchased through this Plan are provided through an Insurer, that Insurer shall be the Claims Administrator with respect to those benefits. In all other situations, the Plan Administrator shall be the Claims Administrator unless the Plan Administrator contracts with another entity to act on its behalf and that other entity is identified in the Adoption Agreement. 6.2 Agent for Service of Legal Process. The agent for service of legal process for the Plan is the Plan Administrator. 6.3 Allocation of Responsibility for Administration. The Plan Administrator shall have the sole responsibility for the administration of this Plan as is specifically described in this Plan. The designated representatives of the Plan Administrator shall have only those specific powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations as are specifically given to them under this Plan. The Plan Administrator warrants that any directions given, information furnished, or action taken by it shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Plan authorizing or providing for such direction, information or action. It is intended under this Plan that the Plan Administrat or shall be responsible for the proper exercise of its own powers, duties, responsibilities, and obligations under this Plan and shall not be responsible for any act or failure to act of another Employee of the Employer. Neither the Plan Administrator (including any designee) nor the Employer makes any guarantee to any Participant in any manner for a ny loss or other event because of the Participant’s participation in this Plan. 6.4 Rules and Decisions. Except as otherwise specifically provided in the Plan, the Plan Administrator may adopt such rules and procedures as it deems necessary, desirable, or appropriate to fulfill the purposes of the Plan. All rules and decisions of the Plan Administrator shall be uniformly and consistently applied to all Participant s in similar circumstances. When making a determination or calculation, the Plan Administrator s hall be entitled to rely upon information furnished by a Participant, the Employer, or legal counsel. 6.5 Procedures. The Plan Administrator may act at a meeting or in writing. The Plan Administrator may adopt by-laws and regulations as it deems desirable for the conduct of the Plan’s affairs and as are consistent with the terms of the Plan. 6.6 Records and Reports. The Plan Administrator shall be responsible for com plying with all reporting, filing and disclosure requirements for the Plan.