Blue Cross Broker Update

Updates from Blue Cross

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield has updated their Flexible Savings Accounts effective November 1st. There will be a New Weekly Payment Schedule and a New Flexible benefits Section on their website.
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2. In order to reduce costs and improve efficiency, Blue Cross has a new contract with SOCRATES, Inc.
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3. For groups 51 or more employees, the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 has taken effect on October 3, 2009.
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4. Beginning November 1, physicians can refer patients with high-risk pregnancies directly to BCBSD's Case Management Department.
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BROKER MEETING UPDATE:

The Broker Meeting was a success. The new Chamber plan was discussed, along with some changes that will be happening at Blue Cross. Our next meeting will be held in the next quarter, keep an eye out for dates and times.

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