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2008

Below are the 2008 Sales Flashes. If you have any questions regarding the contents of a Sales Flash please contact your Broker Sales Representative.

August 2008
 
08/13/08
Meetings for Maryland Small Business Owners Regarding Health Insurance Partneship
08/13/08
CareEssentials August Wellness WebEx for Employer Groups
08/13/08
Updated Guidelines for CDH Retroactive Transactions
08/06/08
BlueFund HRA Debit Cards
08/05/08
ACS/Mellon Bank Updates

July 2008
 
07/25/08
4th Quarter 2008 Small Group Rate Adjustment
07/25/08
CareEssentials Programs in Español
07/16/08
BlueWorldwide Expat No Longer Available for MSGR Groups
07/16/08
New Sales of Group Dental HMO Products Resume in Maryland
07/15/08
CareEssentials July Wellness WebEx
07/15/08
Maryland Small Group Subsidy Program
07/11/08
Clarification: No Late Benefit Changes for August and September Effective Dates
07/01/08
No Late Benefit Changes for August and September Effective Dates

June 2008
 
06/25/08
Updates to CareFirst's Preferred Drug List
06/19/08
Annual Sales Conference
06/19/08
Fort Dearborn Rated Excellent by TheStreet.com
06/13/08
2009 HSA Limits
06/13/08
New Sales Ordering System Coming Soon
06/13/08
CareEssentials June Wellness WebEx
06/10/08
Physician Associates Provider Group Term
06/10/08
Medical Management Telephonic Campaigns
06/04/08
Standard Domestic Partner Contract Rider
06/04/08
Broker Service Calls for CareFirst Connect
06/02/08
MSGR BluePreferred Limited Benefit Plan No Longer Available - Effective Dates July 1, 2008 and After

May 2008
 
05/23/08
Telephonic COB Survey Pilot for Members Begins June 2nd
05/14/08
E-health Newsletter Available to Members
05/12/08
CareEssentials May Wellness WebEx
05/05/08
FDL 2009 Incentive Trip to Mexico
05/05/08
3rd Quarter 2008 Small Group Rate Adjustment
05/02/08
FlexAmerica FSA Materials Available Online
05/01/08
New Broker Express System for Quotes, Proposals and Account Installation

April 2008
 
04/29/08
Greater Southeast Hospital Termination
04/17/08
CareEssentials April Wellness WebEx
04/17/08
Changes to CareFirst's Preferred Drug List
04/08/08
FSA Administration No Longer Available through BCBS of Delaware
04/02/08
New Hire Waiting Period Changes
04/02/08
Certain DME Items Are Not Covered

March 2008
 
03/31/08
Small Group Audit Reminder
03/31/08
Underwriting Requirements for Groups Moving from Over 50 to Under 50
03/31/08
Updated Guidelines for CDH Retroactive Transactions
03/20/08
Reminder: Medicare AdvantageBlue Certification & Training
03/18/08
Update: Contacts for Urgent CDH Deductible Inquiries
03/18/08
My Account CD for Broker Demonstration
03/14/08
Private Subscriber Data Exposed through TDN Website
03/14/08
Refunds Being Issued for CDH Deductible Overpayments
03/05/08
ACH Debit Payment Option Available for Groups Billed by CareFirst

February 2008
 
02/27/08
Fort Dearborn Life Has Record Sales Year
02/27/08
Updates to the CareFirst Preferred Drug List
02/27/08
Medicare AdvantageBlue Private Fee for Service Product - Broker Certification & Training Required
02/21/08
Sales Offices Closed February 25, 2008
02/21/08
Web Version of PC RateQuote Updated
02/14/08
Reminder: 2008 HSA Limits
02/01/08
Unauthorized Broker/Agent Remittance & Collection of Premiums

January 2008
 
01/31/08
CareFirst Connect CDs from Broker Forums
01/31/08
RateFirst2 Update
01/31/08
2nd Quarter 2008 Small Group Rate Adjustment
01/25/08
Accelerate the Availability of HSA Funds through ACS/Mellon
01/25/08
New Business Rules for Deductible Credit
01/22/08
Broker Sales Department Announces Streamlined Management Structure
01/14/08
Additions to CareEssentials Health & Wellness Program
01/14/08
Reminder: Off Cycle Benefit Change Policy Effective 2/1/08 - 1/31/09
01/08/08
2008 DC/VA Eligibility Manual Available Online
01/07/08
2008 Eastern Shore Broker Forum Invitation
01/07/08
January 2008 Broker Forum Invitation
01/04/08
New Sales of Dental HMO Products in Maryland Not Available

 

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