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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.

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
06/02/2008 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
01/11/2008 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 Hawaii Employees are ineligible
11/16/2007 COB change letters going out
11/16/2007 Mary O. McWilliams extends invite to area CEOs and HR executives to join the conversation
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 2008
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
10-12-2007 Start quoting Innova^SM and Engage^SM today!
10-12-2007 Alternative quote process for Community-rated (2 to 50) proposals
10-5-2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10-5-2007 The Regence HSA Healthplan: A new kind of health care coverage
10-5-2007 We are implementing mandated changes for 2008
10-5-2007 Coordination of Benefits (COB) is changing
10-5-2007 Tim Barrett joins Regence BlueShield
10-5-2007 Group Master Applications and Benefit Selection Inserts have been updated
10-5-2007 My Community is growing!
10-5-2007 Jump Start Sales Program for Innova^SM and Engage^SM
10-5-2007 Good luck with Innova^SM and Engage^SM broker contest!
10-5-2007 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
June 2007
06/29/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/29/2007 Two Regence Individual plans closed due to catastrophic health plan definition change
06/29/2007 Generic Ambien® now on pharmacy shelves
06/29/2007 Generics First - Antidepressant Program
06/29/2007 myRegence.com launches Guest pass and new ads
06/29/2007 Strict guidelines adopted due to deceptive marketing practices
06/29/2007 Jump Start Sales Program to begin new program period effective July 1
06/29/2007 Improvements made to the Order Supplies page
06/29/2007 Stay connected with new myRegence.com Message Center
06/29/2007 Seafair Marathon: The Premier Northwest Athletic Event
06/29/2007 Making a difference in your Community
06/29/2007 Solution found for Agent Center and Internet Explorer 7
06/29/2007 Waiver form now available in Spanish
06/29/2007 The Parent Report on myRegence.com: Health, happiness and how not to lose your mind
06/29/2007 Reminder: Quoting existing Association groups on direct basis
06/29/2007 Payment methodology changes for non-par providers
06/29/2007 Physician/office manager satisfaction survey results are in
06/29/2007 Regence Disease Management programs rolled out to members
06/14/2007 Scott Kreiling named Vice President of Sales
May 2007
05/15/2007 Message from Mary O. McWilliams, President
05/15/2007 Regence Financial Services: Making CDH work-simply!
05/15/2007 Individual rates go up July 1
05/15/2007 Rate letter mailing may impact service levels
05/15/2007 Agent Center enhancements are made
05/15/2007 Regence Agent News gets a new look
05/15/2007 New myRegence.com e-newsletter is introduced
05/15/2007 Discover how to "Get Out, Get Fit" on myRegence.com
05/15/2007 New fax number for Certificates of Coverage
05/15/2007 What is Protected Health Information?
05/15/2007 Individual and Medicare commissions are paid monthly
April 2007
04/11/2007 Message from Mary O. McWilliams, President
04/11/2007 Our employees put wellness programs to work
04/11/2007 Focus 2007: Health and Wellness
04/11/2007 Agent Center enhancements made
04/11/2007 Agent Center security model options
04/11/2007 Electronic Funds Transfer available for commissions
04/11/2007 Affordable medication is the goal
04/11/2007 This month on myRegence.com
04/11/2007 Cholesterol class offered to members
04/11/2007 Broker satisfaction survey
04/11/2007 Washington Legslative update
March 2007
03/09/2007 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
03/09/2007 Clarification for quoting existing Association groups on direct basis
03/09/2007 Group set-up process to be improved
03/09/2007 Employee Enrollment & Change Form notification sent to groups
03/09/2007 Spanish Employee Enrollment & Change Form is now available
03/09/2007 Group size certification process update
03/09/2007 Annual Notification of COBRA/MSP/FMLA Status mailed
03/09/2007 Updated waiver form available
03/09/2007 Generics First-Statin Program
03/09/2007 Reminder: Jump Start special promotion
03/09/2007 Last Chance: MedAdvantage Certification course March 22
03/09/2007 Individual shopping site upgraded
03/09/2007 You can help us process Individual applications more quickly
03/09/2007 Enhancements made to Agent Center
03/09/2007 Improved provider search now available on myRegence.com
03/09/2007 Encourage your clients to visit myRegence.com for healthy lifestyle information
03/09/2007 Reminder: Please review your broker commission statement
03/09/2007 Free MedAdvantage benefit seminars available for members
03/01/2007 Remind your Part D clients that Open Enrollment ends March 31
03/01/2007 CMS provides clarification to Limited Open Enrollment Period
February 2007
02/02/2007 Ethics CE Course Is Available
02/02/2007 Agent Center working on solution to Internet Explorer 7 problem
02/02/2007 Special promotion added to Jump Start
02/02/2007 Prior authorization of brand-name statins begins in April 2007
January 2007
01/19/2007 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
01/19/2007 Medicare supplement rates to increase for 2007
01/19/2007 Older version of Employee Enrollment and Change Form no longer accepted
01/19/2007 Enrollment changes for Medicare passed for 2007
01/19/2007 When to make-or-not make changes on a member's behalf
01/19/2007 U.S. Dept. of the Treasury issues HSA guidelines for 2007-update
01/19/2007 Accurate completion of the Group Master Application is vital
01/19/2007 Everett and Monroe-based emergency room physicians sign agreement
01/19/2007 Reminder: MedAdvantage provider directory is available online
01/19/2007 Get to know the Health Savings Account contribution comparability rules
01/19/2007 GroupLine available online
01/15/2007 Online Enrollment Solution is upgraded
01/04/2007 MedAdvantage and Part D Certification Courses Available
Devember 2006
12/18/2006 Updated Employee Enrollment & Change Form is available
12/18/2006 Know the rules for selling Medicare Advantage and Part D plans
12/18/2006 Regence Life & Health quotes no longer automatically generated as of February
12/18/2006 RegenceRx® is nationally recognized
12/18/2006 Letter sent to members taking lower-strength Lipitor®
12/18/2006 Lescol® and Lescol XL® move to non-preferred status Jan. 1
12/18/2006 2007 Dual Option Matrices are now available
12/18/2006 Corrected creditable coverage letters sent to some Medicare members
12/18/2006 Reminder - Use 2007 Group Master Application and Benefit Selection Insert
12/18/2006 Your clients can register to use the Engine and benefit the American Red Cross!
12/18/2006 Letter from Jonathan Hensley, VP of Sales
12/18/2006 New Regence Engine community offers advice, support
12/07/2006 MedAdvantage™ and Part D news: Annual Election Period applications due now; certification courses available
November 2006
11/06/2006 Reminder: Ethics CE course available - register now
11/06/2006 Individual rate and language changes announced for 2007
11/06/2006 MedAdvantage and Part D renewal letter sent
11/06/2006 New three-year agreement with Olympia Orthopaedic Associates announced
October 2006
10/23/2006 2007 Dual Option matrices available soon
10/23/2006 MedAdvantage and Part D annual election period
10/23/2006 Employers are responsible for Medicare Part D reporting
10/23/2006 Service levels improving for Customer Service
10/23/2006 Employee Enrollment & Change Form reminder
10/23/2006 Ethics CE courses available - register now
10/23/2006 Individual products marketing campaign
10/23/2006 Medicare deductibles and coinsurance levels to change Jan. 1
10/23/2006 Olympia Orthopaedic Associates send notice of termination
10/23/2006 Pre-authorization required on brand-name prescription proton pump inhibitors starting Nov. 1
10/23/2006 January 2007 Community proposals now available
10/23/2006 RegenceRx® introduces member education program
10/23/2006 Template letters available for your marketing efforts
10/23/2006 Updated Advertising and Web Site Guidelines available
10/23/2006 Regence Vitality^SM direct-mail campaign scheduled for late October
10/23/2006 Regence to host "Sleep Better, Stay Healthier" healthy lifestyle Webinar
10/05/06 06 Broker Symposium

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