Gentiva Health Services, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Summary (Effective August 4, 2010)

Summary

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. outlines the compensation for its non-employee directors, effective August 4, 2010. Non-employee directors receive an annual cash retainer of $45,000 and an annual deferred stock unit award valued at $80,000. Additional fees are paid for attending board and committee meetings, with reduced rates for telephone attendance. Committee chairpersons and the lead director receive extra annual retainers. All directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses related to board or committee meetings. This summary sets forth the key compensation terms for non-employee board members.

EX-10.9 2 dex109.htm SUMMARY SHEET OF COMPANY COMPENSATION TO NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS Summary Sheet of Company compensation to non-employee directors

Exhibit 10.9

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.

Summary Sheet of Non-Employee Director Compensation

(Effective August 4, 2010)

1.	Annual Cash Retainer: $45,000

2.	Annual Deferred Stock Unit Award: $80,000 value

3.	Meeting Fees:


		• Board		$2,000 ($750 if attendance is by telephone)*

		• Committee		$2,000 ($750 if attendance is by telephone)*

4.	Committee Chairperson Annual Retainer:


	• Audit Committee	$20,000

	• Compensation, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee	$10,000

	• Clinical Quality Committee	$10,000

5. Lead Director Annual Retainer:		$20,000

6.	Reimbursement: All Directors, regardless of whether they are employees of the Company, receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending meetings of the Board of Directors or any of its Committees.

*	Attendance at business updates conducted by management will be compensated at the telephone meeting fee rate.