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Contains issues of "Broker News" - our online newsletter for brokers - plus archives of electronic and printed information sent to our broker community.

October 2008
10/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10/02/2008 Register for the 2008 University of Regence
10/02/2008 Register today for 2009 Medicare Advantage and Part D certification
10/02/2008 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program enhanced for Association business!
10/02/2008 Regulatory changes go into effect Jan. 1
10/02/2008 myRegence.com now offers Live Help to members
10/02/2008 Feedback indicates that most members are happy with their providers
10/02/2008 This month's educational series focuses on the aging workforce
10/02/2008 Chart explains cancer screening mandate on Regence plans
10/02/2008 Latest annual report now available
10/02/2008 Broker satisfaction survey coming soon
10/02/2008 The passing of Jeff Mark, Regence account executive
August 2008
08/28/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
08/28/2008 Register for a Regence MedAdvantage certification course
08/28/2008 Save the date for the University of Regence
08/28/2008 The best is yet to come
08/28/2008 Statin options offer value, results
08/28/2008 Virtual dollars pay for real medical expenses
08/28/2008 Employer Center is designed to make coverage easier
08/28/2008 "Health Trend Series" continues its focus on Transparency
08/28/2008 Everything you've always wanted to know about your health all in one place.
08/28/2008 Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act postcard to be mailed
08/28/2008 Regence Life and Health welcomes new regional manager
08/28/2008 Take a look at the WSHIP agent newsletter
08/28/2008 Regence Life and Health announces a 150% trip qualification accelerator
08/20/2008 Mandates are implemented for renewing 2008 Innova and Engage groups
08/20/2008 Individual plan closure
08/15/2008 Northwest Urology Clinic no longer in Regence network effective Oct. 1
08/05/2008 Activate^SM joins Innova^SM and Engage^SM in the self-managed plans family!
08/05/2008 New Employer Center page launches with added content
08/05/2008 Customer Service phones to close for meeting on Aug. 8
July 2008
07/31/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
07/31/2008 GMAs now easier, faster to complete
07/31/2008 Community renewals available only in Agent Center starting in September
07/31/2008 Changes to GMA reflect how we now credit pre-existing condition waiting periods
07/31/2008 Probationary period explained for Innova^SM, Engage^SM, and Activate^SM,
07/31/2008 Agent Toolkits can help you sell Regence Activate^SM
07/31/2008 Register today for an ethics educational session
07/31/2008 Medicare Supplement transfer rules explained
07/31/2008 Jump Start to include Regence Activate^SM!
07/31/2008 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program extended!
07/31/2008 We hope to see you at the 2008 Boeing Classic
07/31/2008 New search tool makes myRegence.com searches even easier
07/31/2008 Stand-alone anxiety support program discontinued
07/31/2008 Move It gets lawmakers moving and schools winning
07/16/2008 Jonathan Hensley named president of Regence BlueShield
June 2008
06/30/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/30/2008 Agent Toolkits are designed to help you and your business
06/30/2008 New member cards going to ActivateSM, InnovaSM and EngageSM members
06/30/2008 New-member guides are being redeveloped
06/30/2008 Innova^SM, Engage^SM and Activate^SM sales can get you someplace special!
06/30/2008 Consejeros Latinos program is reaching out to the Latino community
06/30/2008 This month's educational series focuses on transparency
06/30/2008 Privacy matters to all of us
06/30/2008 Welcome the newest member of the Regence Life and Health leadership team
06/30/2008 Video Health eCards spread healthy words of encouragement
06/30/2008 Broker satisfaction survey results are in
06/03/2008 Individual rates to change effective Aug. 1
06/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/02/2008 Small Employer definition change impacts quotes and forms
06/02/2008 Online SHQ now available
Enhancements made to Employer Based Reporting in Agent Center
06/02/2008 Shannon Fuhrman assumes new role
06/02/2008 Regence MedAdvantage enrollment applications updated June 1
06/02/2008 And the Telly goes to ... myRegence.com!
06/02/2008 First customer loyalty survey is on its way
May 2008
05/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
05/02/2008 Wellness is the focus of our next Health Trends Educational Series
05/02/2008 Mary O. McWilliams selected to lead the Puget Sound Health Alliance
05/02/2008 myRegence.com Webinar coming soon!
05/02/2008 Blue Distinction Centers^SM offer access to specialized care
05/02/2008 New alternative care network available in Oregon and Clark County
05/02/2008 Legislative Update
05/02/2008 Guidelines to waiving the probationary period for key employees
05/02/2008 Newly launched Regence Foundation to strive for meaningful change in the health care system
05/02/2008 Individual Sales Web site: Tell us what you think
05/02/2008 Smoothing the way for Individual applications
05/02/2008 Results of Employer Satisfaction and Physician and Office Manager Satisfaction surveys
April 2008
04/14/2008 "Most Popular" plans updated in Agent Center
04/14/2008 Plan to attend the Healthy Living Expo this weekend!
March 2008
03/27/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
03/27/2008 Colorectal Cancer Screening mandate to be implemented for July 2008
03/27/2008 Employers to receive second communication in our Health Trends Educational Series
03/27/2008 Group Master Applications and Benefits Selection Inserts have been updated
03/27/2008 Reminder: Underwriting of Medicare supplement Plan J applications to begin May 1
03/27/2008 Regence MedAdvantage network expands
03/27/2008 Come see us at the Healthy Living Expo!
03/27/2008 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program extended through June 1, 2008
03/27/2008 Nationwide provider search now available on myRegence.com
03/27/2008 Ratings portion of member feedback tool now available
03/27/2008 myRegence.com offers multi-media content packages
03/27/2008 RegenceRx^® selects new claims processing vendor
03/27/2008 Broker satisfaction survey coming soon
03/27/2008 Contact and resources for Consumer Sales
03/27/2008 You are a valuable partner for External Audit
03/27/2008 Puget Sound Health Alliance rolls out the region's most comprehensive report on health care quality
February 2008
02/21/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
02/21/2008 Underwriting Medical Supplement Plan J Applications to begin May 1
02/21/2008 Initiative underway to share with employer groups our message of transforming health care
02/21/2008 New Web-based online comparison tool available Feb. 22
02/21/2008 Agents to receive monthly notice of Community groups in delinquent status starting March 2008
02/21/2008 Mary O. McWilliams' P-I Op-Ed focuses on what's really driving health care costs
02/21/2008 Offer extended to pre-standard Medicare supplement members
02/21/2008 Online WSHIP SHQ unavailable starting Feb. 20
02/21/2008 Innova^SM and Engage^SM administrative rules clarified
02/21/2008 Regence partners with Aspen Institute to promote health care stewardship
02/21/2008 Individual HSA-Qualified Preferred Catastrophic plan members to receive corrected information
02/21/2008 Jump Start Sales Program for Innova^SM and Engage^SM modified
02/21/2008 Reminder: Clarification for quoting existing Association groups on direct basis
02/21/2008 Excel 2008 compatibility workaround
January 2008
01/24/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
01/24/2008 Learn more about the new Individual HSA Healthplan
01/24/2008 Medicare supplement rates to increase for 2008
01/24/2008 Underwriting policies updated
01/24/2008 Reminder: RLH 10% discount still available on Life product for Innova and Engage Group Purchases
01/24/2008 Suspicious caller targets Regence members
01/24/2008 More consumers are shopping for health care
01/24/2008 Transforming health care through the click of a button
01/24/2008 Washington Association of Health Underwriters' (WAHU) 2008 Spring Symposium
01/24/2008 New member feedback feature debuts on myRegence.com
01/24/2008 Employers are satisfied with Regence
01/24/2008 "Click to Chat" new to myRegence.com
01/24/2008 Not a member? Be a guest of myRegence.com!
01/24/2008 Broker satisfaction results are favorable!
01/24/2008 The Cost of Good Health" on myRegence.com
01/24/2008 NAHU course offered Feb. 13, 2008
01/24/2008 Revised contracts for Individual PPO and Selections® Catastrophic $1,750 deductible plan members
01/24/2008 U.S. HealthWorks no longer in Regence network effective Jan. 31
December 2007
12/21/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
12/21/2007 Wellness includes good dental health, too.
12/21/2007 New Online Health Programs on myRegence.com
12/21/2007 myRegence.com earns its own rewards
12/21/2007 Reminder about Medicare sales practices
12/21/2007 Error found in HSA Healthplan application
12/21/2007 Enhanced Benefit Information for myRegence.com
12/21/2007 Recent mandate prompts revised enrollment provision
12/21/2007 Don't miss your chance to enter the Individual HSA sales contest!
12/21/2007 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program extended through March 1, 2008
12/21/2007 Massachusetts requires proof of creditable coverage
12/21/2007 Commission to increase for the new Individual HSA Healthplan
November 2007
11/16/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
11/16/2007 Regence BlueShield gets A rating from A.M. Best
11/16/2007 Reminder: Working hours defined for small employer
11/16/2007 Alternative quote process for Community-rated (2 to 50) prospective or renewal
11/16/2007 Innova^SM and Engage^SM and Individual product informational sessions scheduled
11/16/2007 We pledge $1 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for every new myRegence.com user
11/16/2007 Introducing the Regence HSA Healthplan for Individuals
11/16/2007 Commission to increase for Micro groups
11/16/2007 Overwhelming response delays Regence MedAdvantage and Part D material shipment
11/16/2007 Mary O. McWilliams extends invite to area CEOs and HR executives to join the conversation
11/16/2007 Hawaii Employees are ineligible
11/16/2007 COB change letters going out
11/16/2007 2006 Annual Report now available on Web site
11/16/2007 New offer encourages Regence Medicare supplement members to try Regence MedAdvantage
11/16/2007 2008 Dual Option Matrices are now available
October 2007
10-29-2007 Medicare deductibles and coinsurance levels to change Jan. 1
10-29-2007 Regence MedAdvantage with or without Part D renewal letter sent
10-29-2007 Individual plan rates adjusted effective January 1, 2008
10-26-2007 Medicare deductibles and coinsurance levels to change Jan. 1
10-22-2007 Final chance to register for MedAdvantage and Part D certification courses
10-22-2007 Annual creditable coverage notices now available
10-22-2007 10-12-2007 Start quoting Innova^SM and Engage^SM today!
10-22-2007 Alternative quote process for Community-rated (2 to 50) proposals
10-05-2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10-05-2007 The Regence HSA Healthplan: A new kind of health care coverage
10-05-2007 We are implementing mandated changes for 2008
10-05-2007 Coordination of Benefits (COB) is changing
10-05-2007 Tim Barrett joins Regence BlueShield
10-05-2007 Group Master Applications and Benefit Selection Inserts have been updated
10-05-2007 My Community is growing!
10-05-2007 Jump Start Sales Program for Innova^SM and Engage^SM
10-05-2007 Good luck with Innova^SM and Engage^SM broker contest!
10-05-2007 Jump Start Sales Program includes renewing business
September 2007
09/06/2007 MedAdvantage and Part D certification courses available
09/06/2007 Regence MedAdvantage and Part D now available in more counties
August 2007
08/31/2007 Three Individual comprehensive plans closing to new sales
08/21/2007 Individual $1,750 deductible Selections^® and PPO Catastrophic plans effective Oct. 1
08/21/2007 Register today for the University of Regence
08/21/2007 No renewal information? Group administrators to receive reminders
08/21/2007 Walgreens^® moves Portland mail-order service to Tempe
08/21/2007 Updated Group Master Applications and Benefit Selection Inserts are available
08/08/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
08/08/2007 Save the date for the University of Regence
08/08/2007 Willamette Dental to no longer partner with Regence in small group market
08/08/2007 Employer Center rolls out in waves
08/08/2007 You're invited to attend the Family Golf Clinic at the 2007 Boeing Classic
08/08/2007 MedAdvantage and Part D certification begins soon
08/08/2007 New! Spanish benefit summaries now available for Regence BreakthruSM
08/08/2007 MinuteClinics offer quick care to busy clients
08/08/2007 Your input is important
July 2007
07/31/2007 Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty letters to members
07/31/2007 Congress repeals the Medicare Limited Open Enrollment Period
07/20/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
07/19/2007 Washington mandate changes implemented for Individual Plan members
07/19/2007 Selections® and PPO Catastrophic $1,500 deductible plans suspended for new sales
07/19/2007 Washington State Standard Health Questionnaire revised
07/19/2007 Legislative changes prompt mailing of riders to Individual members

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