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Health Care Reform eNews
New Access Blue Basic Plan Launched
Care Management Programs Update
HIPAA Update: National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Mastectomy Services Coverage

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Introducing Blue Options/Blue Precision
Health Care Reform Update
U.S. Government Updates HSA Rules
Standard Deductible for HSA Plans to Increase
Pharmacy Accommodation for New Accounts and Hires
Blue Care®Connection Now Supports Seizure Disorder

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Health Care Reform Updates
Update to Our Website
3/1/07 Updates to Our Pharmacy Formulary
A Great Research Tool: Treatment Cost Advisor
BCBSMA Commits to National Quality/Value Initiative

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2007 Broker Compensation Program
Blues To Fund Major Quality Improvement Campaign
Health Care Reform Updates
Introducing: Treatment Cost Advisor
Harvard Vanguard Pharmacies to Join Our Network
Reminder: Bariatric Surgery Privileging in 2007

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Health Care Reform and Dependent Eligibility
Senior Markets Update
Updates to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Formulary
Tobacco Premium Contribution Options
Changes to Behavioral Health Network
Personalized Member Communications

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Health Care Reform Bill
Blue Value Rx and Specialty Pharmacy Update
Dental Implant Coverage Update
Medicare Secondary Payer for Employers
Broker Training Sessions in October

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Strong Performance Results for Q2 2006
New Health Care Services Offerings Help Hypertension, Prevent Hospital Readmissions
Broker Agreement Update: Mergers and Acquisitions

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New Broker Compensation Program
Enhanced Dental Benefits Program
Network Providers Honored for Quality
Product Update: Access Blue Saver
Product Update: Low-Option HMO Blue Plans
Upcoming WebMD®'' University Class

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Financial Results
Health Insurance Reform
National Network Hospital Performance
HIPAA Privacy Update
Chiropractic Billing Guidelines

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Marketplace Watch: Consumer-Driven Health Care
Two New Health Management Programs Launched
Discount Offered on Sonicare®'' Power Toothbrush
One of America's Five Best Health Plans
Health Information Technology Efforts Honored

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Strong Performance Results for 2005
Medicare Creditable Coverage Disclosure
New Direct Pay Medex Rates
Tools for Plan Management: Subimo Coverage Advisor and National Treatment Cost Estimator

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Consumer Choice Blue Ahead of Trend for 2006
Medicare Product Options Roll Out
Select Specialty Pharmacy Moves from Mail to Retail
Bariatric Surgery Privileging Planned for 2007
Product Update: New Standard Plan Design Offerings for 2006

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Updates to Medicare Modernization Act
Tools for Plan Management: Subimo Coverage Advisor and the National Treatment Cost Estimator
Dental Provider Utilization Review Update and Dental Network Expansion Update

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Senior Market Update: New Website for Medicare Decision-making
Third Quarter Financial Results Reported
Product Update: New Standard Plan Design Offerings
Technology Enhancements: MyBlueHealth
Online Education Reminder: "Stress. Less."

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Wellness Program Updates: The Oral Health/Total Health Connection
Changes to Broker of Record Letter Requirements
WebMD University: "Stress. Less."

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Important Note About Group Accounts and Medicare Part D
Product Enhancements: Health Savings Accounts
Medicare Modernization Act: Interactive Training and Other Updates
Technology Enhancements: Member Self Service
Broker of Record Letter Update

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Announcement: Steve Booma's Interview on Boston Globe about premium rate increases for 2006

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BCBSMA Foundation President Takes Helm of Health Care Services
Fighting Overweight/Obesity: The Launch of FitBlue
Off to a Healthy Start: Online Guidance for Expecting Moms
Network Update Reminder: New Hampshire
Network Organizational Announcement: New Retention Director for Central/West Region

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Pharmacy Product Update: Introducing BlueValue Rx
Update on Application for New MMA Plan Options
Discount for New Dental Clients
Wells Fargo Service Enhancements

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Pharmacy Formulary Changes to Take Effect April 1
Product Update: Dental Blue® Select
2004 Product Enrollment Trends
Organizational Announcement: New West Sales Region
Online Education: "Super-size Your Life"

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Press Release: Consortium of New England Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Files Application to Administer Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

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4th Quarter and Year-end Financial Results Reported
Medicare Modernization Act (MMA)
Business Rule Enhancements: Quoting Multiple HMO Products
Network Updates
Update on Emergency Medicine Physician Services

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Behavioral Health Care Services Announcement

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2004 Highlights and Achievements
Product Updates
Comprehensive Review of Stop Loss Conducted
Technology Enhancements

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Updated Information on Account Eligibility for New Dental Plans

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Dental Updates
Update: BlueLinks Enrollment Management
Focus on Children's Health
Fight the Flu
Project Bread and the Walk for Hunger
WebMD University: Stress. Less.

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Blue Care®65 Rate and Premium Filing
Online Pharmacy Benefits Update
BCBSMA Partners with HealthShare Technology to Provide Members with Objective Hospital Quality Information
Web Resources Brochure

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New Financial Results Posted
Proactively Addressing Privacy Issues
Significant Enhancements to Our Living Healthy Naturally Program
Five-Year Agreement with Partners HealthCare Completed

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Partners HealthCare Complete Five-year Contract

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Introducing bluecrossma.com/takecontrol
HMO Blue® New England $1000 Deductible Option
DirectLink^TM Conversion
Understanding Consumer-Driven Products

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Cleve Killingsworth's Letter

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Financial Results Press Release

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BlueLinks for Employers and Enrollment Management: Account Management Made Easier Than Ever
The Impact of the Medicare Modernization Act
Get healthy, have fun, and meet Tedy Bruschi & Troy Brown
New Dental Benefits Available to Small Group Markets
Online Tools for a Healthier You
Staying Well...at Work

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Getting Employees Connected with MyBlueHealth
Managing Costs with Consumer Choice Blue
Register for an Online Course in Health and Fitness
Register for Member Self Service Today!

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Cleve Killingsworth, Jr. Appointed New Chief Operating Officer
John A. Fallon, M.D. Appointed New Chief Physician Executive
Health Care Savings Accounts
About the Flu Vaccine...
1st Quarter 2004 Sold Case Calendar