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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.
May 2008
05/02/2008 Letter from Scott Kreiling
05/02/2008 Mary O. McWilliams selected to lead the Puget Sound Health Alliance
05/02/2008 Legislative Update
05/02/2008 Newly launched Regence Foundation to strive for meaningful change in the health care system
05/02/2008 New alternative care network available in Oregon and Clark County
05/02/2008 Guidelines to waiving the probationary period for key employees
05/02/2008 Wellness is the focus of our next Health Trends Educational Series
05/02/2008 Individual Sales Web site: Tell us what you think
05/02/2008 myAsuris.com Webinar coming soon!
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
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 Embark^SM and Vantage^SM 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 Embark^SM and Vantage^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 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 Embark^SM and Vantage^SM 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 MedAdvantage™ 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 Innova^SM and Engage ^SM
10/12/2007 Alternative quote process for Community-rated (2 to 50) proposals
10-5-2007 Letter from Scott Kreiling
10-5-2007 The Asuris 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 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 Embark^SM and Vantage^SM
10-5-2007 Good luck with Embark^SM and Vantage^SM broker contest!
10-5-2007 Jump Start Sales Program includes renewing business
September 2007
09/06/2007 Asuris MedAdvantage Name to Change to Asuris TruAdvantage^TM
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
07/31/2007 Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty letters to members
07/31/2007 Congress repeals the Medicare Limited Open Enrollment Period
07/19/2007 Washington mandate changes implemented for Individual Plan members
07/19/2007 Asuris PPO Catastrophic $1,500 deductible plan 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 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
01/19/2007 Online Enrollment Solution is upgraded
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 Wellspring^SM 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
07/13/2006 Asuris Is Now Selling Medicare Supplement Plan J
07/13/2006 Electronic Funds Transfer Now Available for Commissions
07/13/2006 Updated Benefit Selection Inserts Are Available
07/13/2006 September 2006 Community Renewals Available Online Soon
07/13/2006 Register Today for Asuris Wellspring^SM Webinar
07/13/2006 Update: MedAdvantage and Part D Commissions
June 2006
06/23/2006 New, Lower HSA Bank™ Fees
06/23/2006 MedAdvantage + Rx Premium Payment Update
06/23/2006 Community Renewals Are Now Available Online
06/23/2006 Announcing Asuris Wellspring^SM: Wellness Is Not Optional
06/23/2006 Community Renewals Will Soon Be Available Online
06/05/2006 Individual Rate Sheets Corrected
May 2006
05/09/2006 Deadline for Medicare Part D Applications Is May 15


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