2009 Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Individual Plan 2nd Quarter Rates
February 23, 2009

As a valued agent we would like to inform you that we will begin mailing letters to your Oregon Individual clients with contracts that renew in the second quarter of 2009.  The letters will be mailed starting in the end of February informing members of the Individual plan rate increases which become effective April 2009.

For renewing members, the rate adjustment will average 25.3%. The member’s adjustment is based on their plan and age. The timing of age band adjustments has been moved to coincide with any annual rate adjustment. Members are also being notified of several state mandated benefits and contract changes that have taken effect. Please refer to the “Oregon Individual Contract Changes” summary below.

For new business, April 1st also marks the start of Q2 rate changes. The rate for new business will be increasing 4% from Q1 to Q2. The new rates are effective April 1, 2009. Below is information to help you in assisting your clients.

Q2 Rate Sheet
Sample Member Letter
Oregon Individual Contract Changes

As a business partner, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to answering any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact your Sales Executive or our Sales Techs at 1-888-888-3689.

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