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| Volume 2, Issue 24: October 5, 2007 |
Short Term Medical a Hit with Agents and Members The response has been amazing since we began offering PacificSource Short Term Medical (STM) plans. Our Individual Department has been kept busy since July 1 as more than 500 members discovered how our STM plans give them affordable choices for basic healthcare coverage. “Agents are very excited about the product,” says Individual Sales Representative Kelly Walker. “The response to rates, product design, and delivery has all been positive.” With premiums as low as $22.50 for a 30-day period (based on the applicant-only, age 0–19 rate for a $2,500-deductible daily plan policy) everyone can afford coverage. And many STM policy holders go on to purchase one of our Elect individual plans for themselves or a family member. Employer clients can recommend PacificSource STM to their new employees who are not yet on the group plan, helping them get immediate basic coverage for themselves and their family. “This plan is also a great fit for recent college graduates,” says PacificSource Product Development Strategist Darci Buschelman. “They no longer have insurance through their parents, but they’re not enrolled through an employer yet.” One reason our Short Term Medical plans are a hit is that enrollment is easy—there is no medical underwriting. You’ll find more information and an online application in the PacificSource Short Term Medical Coverage section of our Web site. For specific questions, you’re welcome to contact your Individual Sales Representative, or contact our Individual Sales Department at (541) 684-5585, or toll-free at (866) 695-8684, or by e-mail at individual@pacificsource.com. PacificSource Honored with Community Caring Award The Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce has honored PacificSource with its Emerald Award for Community Caring for our contributions to the Eugene/Springfield community’s vitality and quality of life. The Chamber selected PacificSource from a field of 29 nominees in this category based on our charitable foundation’s work, the involvement of our employees in charitable initiatives, and our community giving program. PacificSource President and CEO Ken Provencher accepted the award on September 25 at a ceremony attended by more than 400 local business and community leaders. While many of our charitable and community initiatives are conducted quietly, we are honored to be recognized for this work, and we continue to be committed to enhancing the quality of life in all the communities we serve. PacificSource Agent iStore is Individual Agent Friendly Have you registered for Agent iStore yet? Whether you’re a computer novice or pro, Agent iStore makes serving your individual clients and managing resources easier than ever. We announced our new Agent iStore technology in the August 28 Agent Bulletin and provided details in the August 13 ElectNews. Many agents have already signed up and learned how to use this handy online tool. All these agents have had positive things to say, citing that it’s easy to navigate and user friendly. One agent remarked that it’s “by far the easiest online application to navigate in the industry.” To get started, contact our Individual Department toll-free at (866) 695-8684, or by e-mail at individual@pacificsource.com. Assist America® Information Mails to Members As we announced in our last Agent Bulletin, all PacificSource members with medical coverage now have access to a valuable new travel benefit. As of October 1, PacificSource health plan coverage now includes global emergency services from Assist America®—the nation's largest provider of global emergency services. Our group plan administrators learned about the program through a mailing to administrators the week of September 24. Next week, we will mail a letter to all medical subscribers to announce the program. The letter will provide details about the service, guidelines for using this program, and an Assist America ID card used to access services. Find more information about the Assist America program in the September 24 Agent Bulletin. If you have any questions about the program or would like more information on how it can benefit your clients, please contact your PacificSource Sales Representative. PacificSource Benefits and Programs Support Breast Cancer Prevention Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, now is a great time to emphasize the importance of early detection and prevention in surviving this disease. We offer a number of plan benefits and value-added services that support breast cancer awareness and prevention, including:
CE Classes in Portland and Salem Remember to Register for PacificSource CE Classes in Portland Class space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as you receive your invitation. Please e-mail Group Maintenance Technician Julian Leiberan-Titus for more information. October 15 Rhetoric or Action (Ethics 2), 2 hours WVAHU hosts Fall CE Seminar in Salem Willamette Valley Association of Health Underwriters hosts Fall CE Seminar in Salem, Oregon, on October 24. See the WVAHU seminar registration flier for more information.
PacificSource is proud to sponsor Northwest community events that support healthy communities and health-focused organizations. We hope you will join us in supporting these events: Bend Fall Festival Walk for the Cause—Soroptomist International of Albany Step Out to Fight Diabetes—American Diabetes Association Casino Night—Essential Health Clinic American Lung Association Asthma Walk AIDS Walk—Cascade AIDS Project |
In This Issue: Short Term Medical a Hit with Agents and Members PacificSource Honored with Community Caring Award PacificSource Agent iStore is Individual Agent-Friendly Assist America Information Mails to Members PacificSource Benefits and Programs Support Breast Cancer Prevention |
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