PacificSource Agent e-Newsletters
We publish the Agent Bulletin e-newsletter for our appointed agents. ElectNews, for individual agents, has merged with the Agent Bulletin. You can join our Agent Bulletin list by e-mailing groupsales@pacificsource.com.
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| Agent Bulletin
For group and individual producers |
ElectNews
Individual producer newsletter |
| Vol. 3 Issue 26: Dec. 29, 2008: Commission Calendar Adjusted, PacificSource STM Plans Fill the Coverage Gap, Beat the New Group Rush, Holiday Hours, OAHU Event |
Vol. 3 Issue 5: Oct. 16, 2008: ElectNews to Merge with Agent Bulletin |
| Vol. 3 Issue 25: Dec. 12, 2008: New Federal Requirement for SSNs, Welcome Victor Paguia, New EFT Option Streamlines Premium Payment and Commissions, STM Reminder, Member Bulletin Mails, Hours |
Vol. 3 Issue 4: July 24, 2008: Agent iStore Gains Powerful New Tools, Flu Shots, 2009 HSA Amounts, Provider Network, Sales to Employee Clients, Letters Mail to Elect Premiere Members, Farrah Campbell |
| Vol. 3 Issue 24: Dec. 1, 2008: 2009 Sales Materials, Changing Elect Plans, Agent iStore Materials, Oregon Online Quoting Clarification, Weight Management Materials, Idaho DOI Offers Licensing Links, Events |
Vol. 3 Issue 3: May 22, 2008: Elect Value Option Plans a Good Fit for those Losing FHIAP Subsidy, Bailey Saavedra, Eugene CE Classes, Events |
| Vol. 3 Issue 23: Nov. 14, 2008: 2009 Elect Individual and Family Plans, HEART Act - FSA Distributions, Oregon Group Applications Updated, Renewing Groups Affected by Changes to Receive Notices, Manley System Go-Live, Hours, Events |
Vol. 3 Issue 2: April 2, 2008: Oregon Individual Plans Offer Domestic Partner Coverage, FHIAP Discontinues Some Subsidies, Flier Explains Rising Healthcare Costs, Lori Corotis, CE Classes, OAHU, Events |
| Special Edition: Nov. 7, 2008: Experience Reports Temporarily Unavailable |
Vol. 3 Issue 1: Feb. 7, 2008: Letters Mail to Members, Three Elect Plans are Oregon FHIAP-Eligible, New PO Box, Individual Staff Meetings/Trainings, Portland Staff Relocate, Tracy Vanderhoof, Classes, Events |
| Vol. 3 Issue 22: Oct. 31, 2008: Changes to Commission Process Now in Effect, FlexPerks and Dual Choice Plans Modified for 2009, When do I need the Oregon Group Profile Form? PacificSource PDL Revised, Smokeout, Learn About New Products and Benefit Changes, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 12: Dec. 17, 2007: 2008 Elect Plan Materials, AlternaCare Complements Elect Benefits, 75 Years of Service, Oregon FHIAP Applications, Member Bulletin Mails, Hours, Classes |
| Vol. 3 Issue 21: Oct. 17, 2008: Manley Services Enhances Claims System, Twin Falls Gains Coverage Options, Technology Upgrade— Process Update, New Agent and Agency Numbers in Effect, ElectNews, Flu Shot Program— Walgreens Update, Tammy Cassell Honored, Shades of Pink, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 11: Nov. 29, 2007: Special Edition: 2008 Elect Plans Approved-New Plans Added, Others Discontinued in 2008 |
| Vol. 3 Issue 20: Oct. 3, 2008: InTouch Technology Upgrade Goes Live, Medicare Part D Notices, Group Profile Form Revised, Shades of Pink Celebrates Women’s Health, Healthcare Quality Initiative, IAHU & OAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 10: Nov. 6, 2007: Individual Product Presentations Begin, Short Term Medical Brochure is All-In-One Sales Tool, Have Commission Statement Questions?, Holiday Hours, Classes, Community Events |
| Vol. 3 Issue 19: Sept. 19, 2008: Groups Transition to New Claims System, PacificSource Benefits and Programs Support Breast Cancer Prevention, PacificSource Honored by March of Dimes, Upcoming Community Events |
Vol.2 Issue 9: August 13, 2007: Free Presentations this Month: Learn about New PacificSource Sales Opportunities, Introducing PacificSource's Agent iStore |
| Vol. 3 Issue 18: Sept. 5, 2008: Short Term Medical Administrative Changes, Director of Provider Network Peter McGarry, Healthy Returns™ Expands Service, Eugene Celebration, Eugene CE, Idaho CE, OAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 8: July 23, 2007: Some June and July Payments Delayed in Mail, Comparison Tools Simplify Plan Selection, Individual Team Welcomes Mike McKibben and Susie Chun |
| Special Edition: Sept. 4, 2008: Renewals and Terminations Needed by Sept. 8 for Non-SEHI Groups |
Vol.2 Issue 7: June 29, 2007: Special Edition: Two New Individual Sales Representatives Provide Regional Sales Resources |
| Vol. 3 Issue 17: August 22, 2008: Groups Receive News on Technology Upgrade, October Group Renewal Notices Sent, Doug Sheffer Named OAHU President, Hours, Free Idaho CE Opportunity, OAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 6: June 13, 2007: Short Term Medical-Bridging the Gap Between Plans, How Our New Commission Processes Affect Your Individual Business, CE Classes in Eugene, Upcoming Community Events |
| Vol. 3 Issue 16: August 8, 2008: Broker Service Survey, Flu Shot Posters, Two Oregon Prescription Drug Plans Phased Out, Forms Substantiate Oregon Small Group Work Hours, Our Performance, CE Classes, IAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 5: May 9, 2007: Technology Upgrade Means New ID Cards, ID Numbers, Billing Statements, and Other Changes; CE Classes; Upcoming Community Events |
| Special Edition: August 5, 2008: Agent Contracts and Amendments Mail in August |
Vol.2 Issue 4: April 13, 2007: PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Bend, Upcoming Community Events, Rely on Tina Vance for Friendly Service |
| Vol. 3 Issue 15: July 28, 2008: Oregon CoDeduct Value Plans, Submit September Groups by August 15, Employee Waiting Period Clarified, Members Saving Money with Generics, CE Classes, IAHU & OAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 3: March 14, 2007: Portland Office Welcomes Kelly Walker, Remember to Register for CE Classes, Handy Links to Hospital Class Schedules, No-cost Program for Mothers-to-be |
| Vol. 3 Issue 14: July 11, 2008: Flu Shots, 2009 HSA Amounts and FAQ, Hospitals flier, Large Groups Learn about Technology Upgrade, Healthy at Heart™ and Diabetes Control Network Discontinued, OAHU, Events |
Vol.2 Issue 2: February 14, 2007: New Contracts, Legislative Watch, CE Classes, United Way Recognizes Ken Provencher & PacificSource, Our Performance, Heart Health, Marcella Soulagnet |
| Vol. 3 Issue 13: June 27, 2008: Caremark® Offers Online Health-Management Tools, FSA/HSA Substantiation Easier Thanks to New Technology, Manley Services Welcomes Leslie Fox, Hours, Medford CE, OAHU, Events |
Vol. 2 Issue 1: January 10, 2007: Classes in Eugene, Materials Mail, HSA Changes for 2007, Technology Upgrades, Member Bulletin, Nonparticipating Provider Benefits, Award, Customer Satisfaction, Sue GraVette |
| Vol. 3 Issue 12: June 13, 2008: Dental Plans for Idaho Employers, Local HSA Option through Umpqua Bank, Skin Cancer Prevention Posters, Track & Field Trials are Springboard to Health, Medford CE, OAHU, Events |
Issue 11: December 15, 2006: New Online Health Management Program, Reimbursement for Hospital-based Health Education Classes, Individual Department Holds Tuesday Meetings |
| Vol. 3 Issue 11: May 30, 2008: From Barstow to Barcelona, We’ve Got You Covered, Groups Asked to Keep Member Addresses Current, Providers Access Formulary Info Online, Eugene CE, OAHU, Events |
Issue 10: November 10, 2006: Announcing Elect Plan Changes for 2007: Materials Preview, Benefit Updates, Alternate Plan Options, New Deductibles, Notice to Members |
| Special Edition: May 23, 2008: New Oregon Plans Meet Demand for Additional Low-Cost Options |
Issue 9: October 11, 2006: Elect Value: Inexpensive Coverage to the Rescue; Casey Vines—One in a Million |
| Vol. 3 Issue 10: May 16, 2008: Renewal Presents Renewed Opportunity, Tips for Using the Oregon Group Profile Form, Sally Hales Leads Provider Network, Idaho's Best Places to Work, Hours, CE in Bend, Presentation in Boise, OAHU, Events |
Issue 8: September 13, 2006: Elect FlexPerks: HSA-friendly Plans; Compliance & Persistency Program from Caremark®; Jami Thielman – Bettering Herself and the Community |
| Vol. 3 Issue 9: May 2, 2008: Newsletter for Clients Will Launch This Month, Baby Benefits Program Name Changes to Expectations, Marcella Soulagnet, CE Classes in Bend, Presentation in Boise, OAHU, Community Events |
Issue 7: August 23, 2006: Special Edition: Announcing OTJ Coverage for Elect Plans |
| Vol. 3 Issue 8: April 18, 2008: 75th Year Events, Clients to Pay as Billed, InTouch, PacificSource Co-Sponsors School-Based Health Center, Green Initiatives, Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Update, Traci Osterman, OAHU, Events |
Issue 6: August 9, 2006: Elect Plus: Comprehensive Coverage; Selling PacificSource Elect Products; Staff Update: Individual Sales Manager; Keri Koke – Full Speed Ahead! |
| Vol. 3 Issue 7: April 4, 2008: Peter Davidson Joins Executive Team, FHIAP Discontinues Some Subsidies, Baby Benefits Program Expecting Changes, CE Class Schedule Expands, IAHU & OAHU, Events |
Issue 5: July 12, 2006: Elect Alternative Plan Offerings; PacificSource Advantage; Shalee Bearden |
| Vol. 3 Issue 6: Mar. 21, 2008: New Flier Explains Rising Healthcare Costs, PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Medford (the class schedule has changed), IAHU & OAHU, Events |
The PacificSource Advantage; Free Blood Glucose Meter; Fountain of Knowledge |
| Special Edition: Mar. 19, 2008: InTouch Offers Online Quoting for Oregon Groups of 2 to 25, Renewals for Oregon Groups, Large Group Documents in InTouch |
EFT Changes; The PacificSource Advantage; E-Survey Results |
| Vol. 3 Issue 5: Mar. 7, 2008: St. Luke’s Joins Network, First Health Idaho Changes, Group Commissions, Oregon Group Profile FAQ, Delinquent Premium Payment Report, Affiliates, Spanish Materials, Melissa Berg, IAHU & OAHU, Events |
The PacificSource Advantage; Notification of Privacy Practices; E-Survey |
| Special Edition: Feb. 28, 2008: InTouch for Agents: Progress, not Perfection |
Welcome to ElectNews; The PacificSource Advantage; Elect Marketing Materials; Call Jackie |
| Vol. 3 Issue 4: Feb. 22, 2008: Change to Oregon Group Profile Form, Domestic Partner Update, Portland Offices Open Doors, Wellpartner Reports Delays, Chemotherapy Clarification, Catherine Wing, Volunteers, CE Classes, OAHU, Events |
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| Vol. 3 Issue 3: Feb. 8, 2008: Free & Clear® Quit for Life® Program Helps Heart Health, Pharmacies Alerted to Easily Confused Drugs, Hours, CE Classes, OAHU, Events |
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| Special Edition: Feb. 1, 2008: Chemotherapy Drug Coverage Update |
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| Vol. 3 Issue 2: Jan. 25, 2008: Portland Offices Move February 15, Toll-Free Numbers Added, Form Revised, Chemotherapy Notice Mails, Mishap Proves Travel Benefit, Commitment to Community Health, Hours, CE Classes, OAHU, Events |
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| Vol. 3 Issue 1: Jan. 11, 2008: Portland Staff to Relocate in February, Oregon Domestic Partner Coverage Blocked, Drug Lists Updated, PacificSource Helps You Earn CE Credits, OAHU Events, Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 30: Dec. 28, 2007: HSA Contribution Limits Updated for 2008, Oregon Registered Domestic Partners Gain Eligibility, Holiday Hours, CE Classes and OAHU Events, Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 29: Dec. 14, 2007: 75 Years of Service, AlternaCare Online, Preferred FlexPerks Summaries, Are Two People a SEHI Group?, Oregon FHIAP Applications, Member Bulletin Mails, Holiday Hours, Classes |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 28: Nov. 30, 2007: Announcing the PacificSource AlternaCare Savings Program, Early Change Requests Help Expedite Renewals, IRS Rule Results in Changes to Manley's BennyT Card, Classes, Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 27: Nov. 16, 2007: New System Saves Steps in SEHI New Group Process, Optional Benefits-Clarifications, Generic Alternative Drug Information Mails, Holiday Hours, Jamie Humphrey, Events |
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| Special Edition: Nov. 7, 2007: InTouch for Agents Revamped, Archive Existing Proposals by November 10, January SEHI Renewals Update |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 26: Nov. 5, 2007: Oregon HB 2002, Medicare Part D Notices Mail, 'Tis the Season for Benefit Meetings, Weight Management Campaign Materials, Holiday Hours, CE Classes and Events, Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 25: Oct. 19, 2007: Current HSA Application Online, PacificSource Supports Tobacco Cessation, Flu Prevention, Free Presentations on Individual, CE Classes and OAHU Events, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Special Edition: Oct. 11, 2007: Still Waiting for your SEHI Check or Statement?; Benefit Changes Coming Soon |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 24: Oct. 5, 2007: Short Term Medical a Hit, PacificSource Honored, Agent iStore is Individual Agent Friendly, Assist America Information Mails, Breast Cancer Prevention, CE Classes, Events |
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| Special Edition: Oct. 4, 2007: Commission Payments on Schedule |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 23: Sept. 24, 2007: Assist America, New Wellness Toolkit for Employers, Member Fliers and Brochures Get a New Look, Wellness Event Slated for October 1 in Eugene, CE Classes in Portland, Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 22: Sept. 12, 2007: Special Edition: Update: Your August commission payment is on the way |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 21: Sept. 11, 2007: Special Edition: Update on August commission payment for SEHI and individual business |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 20: Sept. 7, 2007: New Travel Assistance Benefit, CE Classes in Portland, Oregon FHIAP Hosts CE Classes, Boise Office to Host Business Open House, PacificSource Named Finalist for Award, Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 19: August 28, 2007: Introducing Agent iStore, Sales Fliers Go Local, System Enhancement Project Moves Forward, Tobacco Cessation Program Extended, Kristin Stewart Joins Boise Team, Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 18: August 13, 2007: Letter to Agents-Technology Update, Our Performance at a Glance, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 17: July 27, 2007: Manley Services Offers New Array of HRA Packages, Commission Process Changes Now in Effect, Remember to Register for CE Classes, Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 16: July 23, 2007: Special Edition: SEHI Groups Receive 30-Day Renewal Notice |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 15: July 13, 2007: CE Classes in Bend, Eugene Office Welcomes Solangé Vannett, Legislative Watch, Oregon Insurance Division Provides Licenses Online, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 14: June 29, 2007: Marketing and Sales Department Makes Strategic Changes, New Passwords for InTouch Users, Remember to Register for July CE Classes, Holiday Hours, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 13: June 15, 2007: Short Term Medical-Bridging the Gap Between Plans, CE Classes in Eugene, Legislative Watch, SEHI Group Bill Changes, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 12: June 1, 2007: Agent Commission Update, PacificSource Honored for Oregon Domestic Partner Coverage Role, Portland Office Welcomes Kristin Kennedy, Our Performance, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 11: May 18, 2007: PacificSource Now Offers Idahoans a Fresh Health Plan Option, Personal Options to be Discontinued, Remember to Register for CE Classes, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 10: May 4, 2007: Technology Upgrade Means New ID Cards, ID Numbers, Billing Statements, and Other Changes; Legislative Watch; CE Classes; Updated Corporate Brochure; Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 9: April 20, 2007: New Contracts Due in April, Remember to Register for CE Classes, Caremark® and CVS Merge, Privacy Policy, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 8: April 6, 2007: PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Bend, Upcoming Community Events, Margee Bacon Dishes Up Good Service at SBA |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 7: March 23, 2007: Prior Coverage Documents Needed, Agent Licensing Law Changes in Oregon, Legislative Watch, No-cost Health Program for Mothers-to-be, Upcoming Community Events |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 6: March 14, 2007: On-the-job Coverage Update, Remember to Register for CE Classes, Handy Links to Hospital Class Schedules, Coverage for Domestic Partners, Karla Long |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 5: February 23, 2007: PacificSource Helps You Earn CE Credits, Clarifying SEHI Eligibility and Rating, New Wellness Resource, HealthQuotient Health Risk Assessment |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 4: February 9, 2007: Legislative Watch, United Way Recognizes Ken Provencher & PacificSource, Our Performance, Mental Health Parity Update, Heart Health, Marcella Soulagnet |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 3: January 31, 2007: Special Edition: New Contracts on the Way |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 2: January 26, 2007: Health Savings Account Pre-Tax Contribution Program, Find Our PDL and VDL Online, Enrollment Pop Quiz, Building Healthy Communities |
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| Vol. 2 Issue 1: January 12, 2007: Award—“Oregon’s Most Admired Companies”, Customer Satisfaction in 2006, How We Determine Nonparticipating Provider Benefits, Sue GraVette |
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| Issue 16: December 29, 2006: Professional Development in Eugene Area, Technology Upgrades, Member Bulletin Mails, Members Invited to Healthy Returns Program, Crystal Putzier, Holiday Hours |
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| Issue 15: December 15, 2006: Reimbursement for Hospital-based Health Education Classes, Congress Passes HSA Changes for 2007, Making Changes? Let Us Know, Opinion Poll, Nancy Louris Leads and SBA |
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| Issue 14: December 13, 2006: Special Edition: Contract Changes for 2007 |
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| Issue 13: December 1, 2006: New Wellness and Disease Management Programs; Bend Office Closes Briefly for Training; Copayments for Certain Medications Changing; 2007 HSA and HDHP Limits |
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| Issue 12: November 17, 2006: Healthcare Management Tools; Important Medicare D Update— Special Enrollment; Oregon's Premium Assistance Program; More Pharmacy Choice with Wellpartner; Rebecca Owen |
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| Issue 11: November 3, 2006: Manley Services Names New Portland Sales Manager; Understand Medical Costs; Group Plan Administrator Manual Gets Nip/tuck; Darren Harris Energizes Underwriting |
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| Issue 10: October 20, 2006: Streamline Your Quote Process with Updated Form; Professional Development in the Portland Area; Timely Tips for Administrators Now Online; Leslie Anderson |
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| Issue 9: October 6, 2006: Medicare Part D Notification; Benefit Changes Beginning in January; Dennis Reed —Keeping Promises for 30 Years |
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| Issue 8: September 22, 2006: Member Benefit Summaries Now Available in Spanish; New Radio and TV Ads; Compliance & Persistency Program from Caremark®; Women Celebrate Good Health at Shades of Pink; Legislative Update in Bend |
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| Issue 7: September 1, 2006: Preparing for Flu Season; Do Your Groups Need Newsletter Content; Donna Wile—Still Learning After All These Years |
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| Issue 6: August 18, 2006: Why Do We Need Reporting Forms?; PacificSource Statewide Network (PSN) Reminder; Doug Sheffer Awarded for Good Work; Sam Shelley: Doing the Right Thing |
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| Issue 5: August 4, 2006: Dual Choice Healthcare Options, Introducing Two New Preferred CoDeduct Plans, Shawndel Lindfors, Agent Bulletin Survey |
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| Issue 4: July 21, 2006: Sales Spotlight: Preferred CoDeduct Plans, Darci Buschelman, New Agent Desk Contact, Opinion Poll |
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| Issue 3: July 7, 2006: Benny Card™ Enhancements; Pseudoephedrine Not Covered; JoAnne Brandt |
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| Issue 2: June 23, 2006: First Health® Network; Stepping up to the plate |
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| Issue 1: June 2, 2006: Agent Bulletin has new look; New Spanish materials; Who is behind that voice? |
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June Commission Checks; Phone System Issues |
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Marketing Staff Change |
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Integrated Payment for Manley/PacificSource Clients |
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Clarification on SEHI Probationary Periods |
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Operational Performance Measures |
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