Termination Agreement for Consulting Services between PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. and David Reed

Summary

PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. and David Reed have mutually agreed to end their Consulting Agreement, originally dated January 1, 2002. The termination is effective as of September 30, 2002. Both parties confirm their agreement to this termination by signing and dating the letter. No additional terms or conditions are specified beyond the mutual consent to end the consulting relationship.

EX-10.1 3 a85646exv10w1.txt EXHIBIT 10.1 EXHIBIT 10.1 September 17, 2002 David Reed 30931 Via Ultimo San Juan Capistrano, California 92675 Re: Termination of Consulting Agreement Dear David: This letter will serve to confirm that you and PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. have mutually agreed to terminate your January 1, 2002, Consulting Agreement, effective September 30, 2002. Please indicate your agreement with this action by dating and signing this letter, and returning it to Karen Williams in the enclosed letter that has been provided for that purpose. If you have any questions about the termination of your Consulting Agreement, please give Karen Williams or me a call. Sincerely, /s/ JOSEPH S. KONOWIECKI - --------------------------------------------- Joseph S. Konowiecki Executive Vice President and General Counsel I agree to terminate my January 1, 2002 Consulting Agreement effective September 30, 2002. Dated: September 25, 2002 /s/ DAVID REED ----------------------- David Reed