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Contains issues of "Agent News" - our online newsletter for agents - plus archives of electronic and printed information sent to our agent community.
February 2010
02/01/2010 Asuris Progressions to replace Jump Start for group and association business
02/01/2010 Micro groups expanded to include groups of four employees
02/01/2010 Commission to decrease for groups of four employees
02/01/2010 New OIC rules impact finalization of community rates
02/01/2010 Shannon Fuhrman assumes expanded role
January 2010
01/26/2010 Asuris launches Emerge^SM for individuals and families!
01/26/2010 Med Supp rates increasing
01/26/2010 Survey is still open! Tell us about your training needs
01/13/2010 Letter from Jonathan Hensley — Boeing Announcement
01/12/2010 Register for a class on our new Individual product, EmergeSM!
01/06/2010 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
01/06/2010 Welcome Chris Gorey, new vice president of Sales
01/06/2010 New federal law impacts use of General Health Assessments
01/06/2010 Domestic partner law leads to change in GMAs
01/06/2010 Federal law necessitates amended agent agreement
01/06/2010 Rx COB added to some products for Jan. 1
01/06/2010 Tell us about your training needs
01/06/2010 Health Trends focuses on the engaged health care consumer
01/06/2010 We're proud to support the Tree of Sharing
December 2009
12/23/2009 Some plans' Part D creditable-coverage status to change Jan. 1
12/23/2009 Changes made to domestic partnership coverage for groups 100+
12/14/2009 CMS changes rules regarding enrollment verification
12/08/2009 Clarification on rules for custom contracts
12/08/2009 Domestic partners to be covered effective Dec. 3, 2009
12/08/2009 Janae Sorenson promoted to president of RLH
November 2009
11/20/2009 January brings changes to Medicare Supplement plans
11/17/2009 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
11/17/2009 Check out new plan options for Rx and VantageSM
11/17/2009 New resource for new quotes now available
11/17/2009 Some renewing groups don't need to complete GMA starting Jan. 1
11/17/2009 New GMAs available for some groups
11/17/2009 Mental Health Parity Act impacts underwriting assumptions
11/17/2009 Learn the differences between Asuris TruAdvantageTM plans
11/17/2009 Non-Compete guidelines are available as a reference
11/17/2009 Defining affiliate, associate and subsidiary companies
11/17/2009 Upgrades make My Community even friendlier
11/12/2009 New state laws impact benefits starting Jan. 1
11/12/2009 Asuris TruAdvantageTM and Asuris Medicare Script formulary changes
October 2009
10/22/2009 Asuris TruAdvantageTM Annual Notifications mail Oct. 28th
10/21/2009 New COB rules impact payment order, contract language
10/21/2009 Clinic joins Asuris TruAdvantageTM network
10/08/2009 State of Washington mandates—effective Jan. 1, 2010
10/08/2009 New Quick Search makes provider search easier and more effective
10/08/2009 Third-quarter Health Trends article to focus on diversity
10/08/2009 Meet Lily Baldwin-Garduño, our 2009 Latino Hero Award recipient
10/07/2009 Jump Start offers bonus opportunities through Dec. 31
10/07/2009 Regence to cover cost of H1N1 vaccine administration
10/07/2009 Tell us: How can we best provide information, training?
10/06/2009 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
10/02/2009 It is not too late to register for 2010 Medicare Advantage and Part D required certification
September 2009
09/18/2009 Product changes for groups of 2-99
09/08/2009 A special message from Asuris leadership
09/08/2009 Register today for 2010 Medicare Advantage and Part D required certification
09/08/2009 Domestic Partnership Law to be put to public vote
09/08/2009 Oregon's new premium tax law brings interpretations, discussion
09/08/2009 Mental Health Parity brings benefit changes
09/08/2009 CHIPRA goes into effect Oct. 15
09/08/2009 What you should know about IRS rules on pool placement and foreign parent companies
09/08/2009 Regence Life and Health provides travel assistance
09/08/2009 Integrated online resources makes doing business easier for groups
09/08/2009 Good-health member mailings to begin soon
09/08/2009 Jenny Craig^® discount is just one Asuris Advantage
09/08/2009 myAsuris.com has reached a big milestone
09/08/2009 We're printing less to do more
09/08/2009 Fuhrman, Cass named to local nonprofit boards
August 2009
08/06/2009 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
08/06/2009 Get to know the new OIC Producer Rules
08/06/2009 myAsuris.com takes home four Telly Awards
08/06/2009 Health Risk Assessment on myAsuris.com gets a new name
08/06/2009 Introducing HealthEquity: Our new FSA flex account administrator
08/06/2009 Help your clients see the advantages of Asuris membership
08/06/2009 2009 Domestic Partnership Law waits for possible implementation
08/06/2009 Updates: Cut-off date guidelines for Individual applications
08/06/2009 Catastrophic plan minimum deductible and out-of-pocket costs revised effective Jan. 1
08/06/2009 The Regence Foundation addresses gaps in palliative care
July 2009
07/30/2009 Message from Jonathan Hensley
07/15/2009 Mental Health Parity Act and other changes effective Oct. 15, 2009
07/08/2009 Individual updates: revised application and SHQ
June 2009
06/25/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/25/2009 CMS delivers Initial-year commission report
06/25/2009 Asuris Northwest Health gets an A- from A.M. Best
06/25/2009 Jump Start sales bonus program update
06/25/2009 Asuris Rate SecureSM offers predictable rate and benefit changes for three years
06/25/2009 GlobalFit offers fitness solutions for busy lives
06/25/2009 myAsuris.com offers healthy recipes
06/25/2009 Advanced Document Recognition (ADR) program improves processing and sharing of documents
06/25/2009 Some HSA members to get corrected deductible amounts
06/18/2009 Individual rates to change effective Aug. 1
May 2009
05/27/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
05/27/2009 Are you registered yet for the Asuris Rate SecureSM certification course?
05/27/2009 Get to know the average myAsuris.com user
05/27/2009 Consumer sales materials available through Agent Center only
05/27/2009 Council for Disability Awareness educates about likelihood, costs of disability
05/27/2009 New SHQ available July 26
05/27/2009 Second-quarter Health Trends article to focus on disease management
05/07/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
05/07/2009 Offer your fully insured clients an innovative rating strategy
05/07/2009 Jump Start 2009 offers more ways to earn
05/07/2009 New Asuris Core PlanSM Individual Compare Brochure
05/07/2009 New Group Master Apps now available online!
05/07/2009 Encourage your Asuris clients to make a GlobalFit date for fitness
05/07/2009 Watch for barcodes and scanner targets on forms
05/07/2009 Claims history used for SHQ scoring
05/07/2009 Loyal groups honored on their anniversaries with us
05/07/2009 Hether Lee promoted to regional director of sales for Regence Life and Health
05/07/2009 Pilot program welcomes employers to new Asuris products
05/07/2009 New Employer Center page dedicated to myAsuris.com resources
April 2009
04/03/2009 The ABCs of ARRA and CHIPRA for employer groups
04/03/2009 Enhancements, language changes coming for EmbarkSM, VantageSM, MotivateSM and HSA Healthplan 2.0SM
March 2009
03/31/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
03/31/2009 Treatment Cost Estimator helps members understand care
03/31/2009 Get an extra Jump Start on 2009
03/31/2009 Individual Coverage - What agents can and can't do on behalf of a member
03/31/2009 Update to recent delay in prescription claims data
03/31/2009 Rx deductibles paid to prior carriers are not credited
03/31/2009 Important reminders about Community renewals
03/31/2009 Additional resources available to answer delinquency, payment questions
03/31/2009 Questions about HSAs?
03/31/2009 Semi-annual broker satisfaction survey coming in April
03/31/2009 E&O coverage clarifications
03/31/2009 Your questions answered
03/31/2009 How some pharmacies are helping control prescription drug costs
03/17/2009 Web sites unavailable for two days due to system upgrade
03/13/2009 Some January and February commissions need adjustments
03/09/2009 New COBRA subsidy FAQs
03/09/2009 Popular new Individual plan slows application processing
03/06/2009 Welcome Jan Kincaid
03/04/2009 Now it's even easier to show new groups the value of Asuris
03/04/2009 There are ways to save money on cholesterol medications
03/04/2009 Agent Center unavailable for two days due to system upgrade
February 2009
02/25/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
02/25/2009 Jump on board with Jump Start 2009
02/25/2009 Special GlobalFit offer for March
02/25/2009 Asuris earns full Wellness Accreditation
02/25/2009 Just click to order supplies!
02/25/2009 Now there are more ways to earn on myAsuris.com
02/25/2009 HSAs offer a smart way to invest in good health
02/25/2009 Agent Center makes dual options easier
02/25/2009 Effexor XR^® now available as generic
02/25/2009 Micro and small groups to receive GMA reminder letters
02/25/2009 Six MinuteClinics close
02/25/2009 Employer Center receives updates
02/25/2009 This year's Health Trend Series begins with a look at health care costs
02/25/2009 Rural nursing shortage gets a boost from The Regence Foundation
January 2009
01/27/2009 Letter from Scott Kreiling
01/27/2009 myAsuris.com received industry recognition in 2008
01/27/2009 Asuris HSA Healthplan 2.0SM went live Jan. 1, 2009
01/27/2009 New savings now through Asuris Advantages!
01/27/2009 OIC requests language clarifications to group contracts, brochures
01/27/2009 Kimberly Thielman promoted to manager of Sales and Renewals
01/27/2009 Duplicate information removed from many contracts
01/28/2009 New Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) law impacts collection of group, member data
01/14/2009 New Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) law impacts collection of group, member data
01/14/2009 Medicare Supplement rate adjustment for 2009
01/14/2009 Massachusetts coverage requirement impacts some Asuris groups, members
01/07/2009 AchieveSM dental plan is discontinued
December 2008
12/19/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
12/19/2008 Asuris HSA Healthplan 2.0SM available in Agent Center for Jan. 1, 2008, quotes
12/19/2008 Asuris is proud to support the Tree of Sharing
12/19/2008 A.M. Best gives Asuris an A-!
12/19/2008 The 2008 Asuris Latino Hero Award goes to...
12/19/2008 What members should know about Medicare and group coverage
12/19/2008 Convenient online enrollment and billing resources are available to groups on our new products
12/19/2008 Testing with new claims processing vendor is complete
12/19/2008 New generic allergy medications now available
12/19/2008 Two Individual enrollment forms no longer required
12/19/2008 Asuris Sales team to expand management presence in Eastern Washington
12/19/2008 Reminder: Make sure GMAs are complete
12/19/2008 Provider Search tool on myAsuris.com is enhanced
November 2008
11/24/2008 Asuris HSA 2.0 available now in Agent Center
11/24/2008 Individual portfolio update
11/24/2008 Asuris Core PlanSM Spokane training classes
11/21/2008 Introducing Asuris Core PlanSM
11/21/2008 2009 commission structure announced for Asuris TruAdvantageTM and Part D
11/21/2008 Work underway to comply with new Medicare Secondary Payer law
11/18/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
11/18/2008 New HSA plan available for January 2009 groups
11/18/2008 How to use the Scope of Appointment forms for Medicare clients
11/18/2008 New tools replace Group Size Certification letters for small groups
11/18/2008 Endorsement changes pre-existing waiting period credits for Individuals
11/18/2008 2009 Medicare deductible and coinsurance changes mailed to Medigap members
11/18/2008 Provider Search expanded to enhance member-provider communication
11/18/2008 Beth Johnson joins Asuris as vice president of Provider Services
11/18/2008 Leesa Albert: new regional sales manager for Regence Life and Health
11/14/2008 New MIPPA guidelines summarized
11/13/2008 DentalOne rates adjustment starting Jan. 1
11/13/2008 Annual Creditable Coverage notices now available
October 2008
10/22/2008 Enrolling new groups in our newest health plans just got easier!
10/22/2008 Two Individual plans will no longer be offered to new members
10/21/2008 Annual Medicare documents are in the mail
10/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10/02/2008 Register for the 2008 Asuris University
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 Dental rates to factor in gender
10/02/2008 myAsuris.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 Asuris plans
10/02/2008 Broker satisfaction survey coming soon
August 2008
08/28/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
08/28/2008 Register for an Asuris TruAdvantageTM certification course
08/28/2008 Save the date for the Asuris University
08/28/2008 Join us to learn more about our Consejeros Latinos program!
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 Embark and Vantage groups
08/20/2008 Individual plan closure
08/05/2008 MotivateSM joins EmbarkSM and VantageSM in the self-managed plans!
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 Changes to GMA reflect how we now credit pre-existing condition waiting periods
07/31/2008 Probationary period explained
07/31/2008 Agent Toolkits can help you sell Asuris MotivateSM
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 Asuris MotivateSM!
07/31/2008 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program extended!
07/31/2008 New search tool makes myAsuris.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 Asuris Northwest Health
June 2008
06/30/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/30/2008 Expanded Nationwide Asuris Preferred Provider Network goes live July 1!
06/30/2008 Agent Toolkits are designed to help you and your business
06/30/2008 New member cards going to MotivateSM, EmbarkSM and VantageSM members
06/30/2008 New-member guides are being redeveloped
06/30/2008 EmbarkSM, VantageSM and MotivateSM 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
06/05/2008 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 Asuris TruAdvantageTM enrollment applications updated June 1
06/02/2008 And the Telly goes to ... myAsuris.com!
May 2008
06/19/2008 Asuris Preferred Provider Network expanded to include a national provider network
06/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/02/2008 Mary O. McWilliams selected to lead the Puget Sound Health Alliance
06/02/2008 Legislative Update
06/02/2008 Newly launched Regence Foundation to strive for meaningful change in the health care system
06/02/2008 New alternative care network available in Oregon and Clark County
06/02/2008 Guidelines to waiving the probationary period for key employees
06/02/2008 Wellness is the focus of our next Health Trends Educational Series
06/02/2008 Individual Sales Web site: Tell us what you think
06/02/2008 myAsuris.com Webinar coming soon!
06/02/2008 Smoothing the way for Individual applications
06/02/2008 Results of Employer Satisfaction and Physician and Office Manager Satisfaction surveys
April 2008
04/14/2008 "Most Popular" plans updated in Agent Center
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 Register today for CE course, "Life and Disability Rating Factors"
03/27/2008 Group Master Applications and Benefit Selection Inserts have been updated
03/27/2008 Reminder: Underwriting of Medicare supplement Plan J applications to begin May 1
03/27/2008 Jump Start Sales Bonus Program extended through June 1, 2008
03/27/2008 Ratings portion of member feedback tool now available
03/27/2008 myAsuris.com offers multi-media content packages
03/27/2008 RegenceRx^® selects new claims processing vendor
03/27/2008 Mary McWilliams' Spokane Journal of Business Op-Ed focuses on what's really driving health care costs
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
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 Offer extended to pre-standard Medicare supplement members
02/21/2008 Online WSHIP SHQ unavailable starting Feb. 20
02/21/2008 EmbarkSM and VantageSM administrative rules clarified
02/21/2008 Individual HSA-Qualified Preferred Catastrophic plan members to receive corrected information
02/21/2008 Jump Start Sales Program for EmbarkSM and VantageSM 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 Underwriting policies updated
01/24/2008 Medicare supplement rates to increase for 2008
01/24/2008 Washington Association of Health Underwriters' (WAHU) 2008 Spring Symposium
01/24/2008 Asuris committed to protecting members privacy
01/24/2008 More consumers are shopping for health care
01/24/2008 New member feedback feature debuts on myAsuris.com
01/24/2008 Employers are satisfied with Asuris
01/24/2008 "The Cost of Good Health" on myAsuris.com
01/24/2008 "Click to Chat" new to myAsuris.com
01/24/2008 Broker satisfaction results are favorable!
01/24/2008 Reminder: RLH 10% discount still available on Life product for Embark and Vantage Group Purchases
01/24/2008 Revised contracts for Individual PPO Catastrophic $1,750 deductible plan members
01/11/2008 U.S. HealthWorks no longer in Asuris network effective Jan. 31
December 2007
12/21/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
12/21/2007 Massachusetts requires proof of creditable coverage
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 New Online Health Programs on myAsuris.com
12/21/2007 Enhanced Benefit Information for myAsuris.com
12/21/2007 Reminder about Medicare sales practices
12/21/2007 Error found in HSA Healthplan application
12/21/2007 Commission to increase for the new Individual Asuris HSA Healthplan
November 2007
11/16/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
11/16/2007 Asuris receives affirmed 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 proposals
11/16/2007 EmbarkSM and VantageSM informational sessions scheduled
11/16/2007 We pledge $1 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for every new myAsuris.com user
11/16/2007 Introducing the Asuris HSA Healthplan for Individuals
11/16/2007 Commission to increase for Micro groups
11/16/2007 Overwhelming response delays Asuris TruAdvantageSM and Part D material shipment
11/16/2007 COB change letters going out
11/16/2007 New offer encourages Asuris Medicare supplement members to try Asuris TruAdvantage™
11/16/2007 2008 Dual Option Matrices are now available
October 2007
10/12/2007 Start quoting EmbarkSM and VantageSM
10/12/2007 Alternative quote process for Community-rated (2 to 50) proposals
10/05/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10/05/2007 The Asuris HSA Healthplan: A new kind of health care coverage
10/05/2007 Coordination of Benefits (COB) is changing
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 Embark^SM and Vantage^SM
10/05/2007 Good luck with EmbarkSM and VantageSM broker contest!
10/05/2007 Jump Start Sales Program includes renewing business
September 2007
09/06/2007 Asuris MedAdvantage Name to Change to Asuris TruAdvantageTM
09/06/2007 Asuris TruAdvantage and Part D certification courses available
August 2007
08/31/2007 Individual comprehensive plan closing to new sales
08/21/2007 Individual $1,750 deductible PPO Catastrophic plan effective Oct. 1
08/21/2007 Register today for Asuris University
08/21/2007 Updated Group Master Applications and Benefit Selection Inserts are available
08/21/2007 Walgreens^® moves Portland mail-order service to Tempe
08/08/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
08/08/2007 Save the date for the Asuris University
08/08/2007 Willamette Dental to no longer partner with Asuris 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 New! Spanish benefit summaries now available for Asuris ClaritySM
08/08/2007 Asuris Medicare Advantage and Part D certification begins soon
08/08/2007 MinuteClinics offer quick care to busy clients
08/08/2007 Your input is important
July 2007
07/31/2008 Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty letters to members
07/31/2008 Congress repeals the Medicare Limited Open Enrollment Period
07/19/2008 Washington mandate changes implemented for Individual Plan members
07/19/2008 Asuris PPO Catastrophic $1,500 deductible plan suspended for new sales
07/19/2008 Washington State Standard Health Questionnaire revised
07/19/2008 Legislative changes prompt mailing of riders to Individual members
June 2007
06/29/2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
06/29/2007 Asuris Individual PPO Catastrophic plan closure
06/29/2007 Generic Ambien^® now on pharmacy shelves
06/29/2007 Generics First - Antidepressant Program
06/29/2007 myAsuris.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 myAsuris.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 myAsuris.com: Health, happiness and how not to lose your mind
06/29/2007 Reminder: Quoting existing Association groups on direct basis
06/29/2007 Physician/office manager satisfaction survey results are in
06/29/2007 Asuris Disease Management programs rolled out to members
06/14/2007 Scott Kreiling named Vice President of Sales
May 2007
05/22/2007 Asuris has relocated
05/15/2007 Message from Mary O. McWilliams, President
05/15/2007 Asuris 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 Asuris gets a new look
05/15/2007 Kimberly Thielman joins the Asuris Sales team
05/15/2007 Agent Center enhancements are made
05/15/2007 Asuris Medigap sold only in Asuris counties
05/15/2007 New myAsuris.com e-newsletter is introduced
05/15/2007 Discover how to "Get Out, Get Fit" on myAsuris.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 are commissions paid monthly
05/15/2007 Notice to Asuris Medicare supplement members
05/11/2007 Asuris is on the move
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 myAsuris.com
04/11/2007 Broker satisfaction survey
04/11/2007 Washington Legislative 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 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 Generics First-Statin Program
03/09/2007 Reminder: Jump Start special promotion
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 myAsuris.com
03/09/2007 Encourage your clients to visit myAsuris.com for healthy lifestyle information
03/09/2007 Reminder: Please review your broker commission statement
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 Special promotion added to Jump Start
02/02/2007 Agent Center working on solution to Internet Explorer 7 problem
02/02/2007 Prior authorization of brand-name statins begins in April 2007
January 2007
01/31/2007 Agent Center working on solution to Internet Explorer 7 problem
01/19/2007 Letter from Jonathan Hensley
01/19/2007 Medicare supplement rates to increase for 2007
01/19/2007 Please begin using 12/06 version of Employee Enrollment & Change Form
01/19/2007 Enrollment changes for Medicare passed for 2007
01/19/2007 Accurate completion of the Group Master Application is vital
01/19/2007 Get to know the Health Savings Account contribution comparability rules
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
December 2006
12/18/2006 U.S. Treasury issues Heath Savings Account guidelines for 2007
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 Broker recognition program, Ovation, to continue in 2007
12/18/2006 Jump Start extended through June 2007 effective dates
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 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 Asuris Engine community offers advice, support
12/18/2006 Submit your MedAdvantage™ and Part D applications now!
November 2006
11/06/2006 Dental network update
11/06/2006 Reminder: Ethics CE course available - register now
11/06/2006 Individual rate and language changes announced for 2007
11/06/2006 Provider network updates
11/06/2006 Part D renewal letter sent
October 2006
10/23/2006 Ethics CE courses available - register now
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 Individual product marketing campaign
10/23/2006 Medicare deductibles and coinsurance levels to change Jan. 1
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 Asuris WellspringSM direct mail-campaign scheduled for late October
10/11/2006 MedAdvantage certification course available
10/05/2006 2006 Broker Symposium
September 2006
09/18/2006 Updates made to Online Enrollment Solution
09/18/2006 Asuris University - November 14
09/18/2006 MedAdvantage and Part D certification courses available
09/18/2006 Medicare Part D Retiree Drug Subsidy deadline approaching
09/13/2006 Agent Center update
09/13/2006 Benefit changes are announced for 2007
09/13/2006 Commute Reimbursement Expense Accounts available
09/13/2006 Ethics CE courses planned for December 5
09/13/2006 Engine URL Now on Member Cards
09/13/2006 New generics made available
09/13/2006 Ovation broker recognition program revised
09/13/2006 Quote request forms now fillable online
09/13/2006 WSHIP SHQ back online
09/08/2006 Medicare Refund Error
August 2006
08/21/2006 Agent reappointment information mailed
08/21/2006 Online WSHIP SHQ unavailable starting August 21
08/21/2006 UW Physicians and Harborview Medical Center join MedAdvantage
08/21/2006 Fill out GMA and BSI forms online
08/21/2006 RegenceRx^® content integrated into the Asuris Engine
08/21/2006 Employer survey began on August 15, 2006
08/21/2006 Direct-mail campaign to begin this month
08/21/2006 Agent Center quote reminder
July 2006
07/12/2006 Asuris Is Now Selling Medicare Supplement Plan J
07/12/2006 Electronic Funds Transfer Now Available for Commissions
07/12/2006 Updated Benefit Selection Inserts Are Available
07/12/2006 September 2006 Community Renewals Available Online Soon
07/12/2006 Register Today for Asuris WellspringSM Webinar
07/12/2006 Update: MedAdvantage and Part D Commissions
June 2006
06/23/2006 New, Lower HSA BankTM Fees
06/23/2006 MedAdvantage + Rx Premium Payment Update
06/23/2006 Community Renewals Are Now Available Online
06/23/2006 Announcing Asuris WellspringSM: Wellness Is Not Optional
06/23/2006 Community Renewals Will Soon Be Available Online
06/05/2006 Individual Rate Sheets Corrected


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