New Flier Explains Rising Healthcare Costs

We’ve developed a new flier for group administrators called Straight Talk About Healthcare Costs. Beginning this month and throughout the year, renewing groups will receive this flier with their renewal materials. It explains where a group’s healthcare premium dollar goes, the leading factors that drive rising healthcare cost in the U.S., and what PacificSource is doing to keep costs down. Regional versions of the flier (with local images and contact information) are also available to download from the For Agents/ Materials section of our Web site. At PacificSource, we’re committed to providing the highest value for every premium dollar without compromising our exceptional customer service.

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PacificSource Sponsors CE Classes in Medford

The class schedule has changed

April 15 Classes in Medford (Six credit hours total)
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Rogue Regency Inn, Medford, Oregon

Updated class schedule:

Invitations were e-mailed with class and registration details, but the class schedule has since changed. Please disregard the schedule in the invitation. Class space is limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Please e-mail Marketing Agent Coordinator Candice Wilkins to register or for more information. As we schedule additional classes, you can find them listed in our 2008 schedule in the For Agents/Prof’l Development section of our Web site.

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IAHU and OAHU Events

The Idaho Association of Health Underwriters (IAHU) 2008 Health Symposium will be held on April 9 in Boise, Idaho. See the IAHU Health Symposium Web page for details. For more information about IAHU, visit www.iahu.org.

An agent training on recent Oregon mandates will be presented by the Office of Private Health Partnerships (OPHP), and sponsored by OAHU. These CE trainings are scheduled in 20 locations throughout Oregon during April and May.

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Upcoming Community Events

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:

Race for the Roses—Albertina Kerr Centers
April 6, Portland, Oregon

Get Inspired Luncheon—Children’s Cancer Association (CCA)
April 9, Portland, Oregon, Multnomah Athletic Club
PacificSource is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of this year's event.

Pear Blossom Festival and Street Fair
April 11–12, Medford, Oregon, Alba Park
PacificSource is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Street Fair. Stop by the main gazebo and say hello to us!

Food for Lane County Chef’s Night Out
April 16, Eugene, Oregon

March for Babies—March of Dimes
April 26 in Bend, Eugene, and Portland; May 3 in Medford
This year, we are proud to be the leading Oregon sponsor for the March of Dimes March for Babies campaign. Our Platinum level statewide sponsorship supports the March of Dimes and helps prevent premature births and ensure babies get a good start in life.

Look for the PacificSource booth at the following March for Babies events:

• Bend, Oregon, Les Schwab Amphitheater (April 26)
• Eugene, Oregon, Alton Baker Park (April 26)
• Medford, Oregon, Bear Creek Park (May 3)
• Portland, Oregon, Rose Quarter Commons (April 26)

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Eugene
(541) 687-7047 or toll-free (877) 657-9797
fax (541) 485-0915
Troy Kirk, Vice President Sales and Marketing
Doug Sheffer, Eugene Regional Manager

Bend
(541) 330-8896 or toll-free (888) 877-7996
fax (541) 330-8948
John Wright, Bend Regional Manager

Boise
(208) 342-3709 or toll-free (888) 492-2875
fax (208) 342-4508
Dave Ewers, Boise Regional Manager

Medford
(541) 858-0381 or toll-free (800) 899-5866
fax (541) 858-0486
Fred Cornett, Medford Regional Manager

Portland
(503) 699-6561 or toll-free (866) 540-1191
fax (503) 697-1075
Dennis Reed, Portland Regional Manager
Kristin Kennedy, Sales Executive

Manley Services
(541) 485-7488 or toll-free (800) 422-7038
fax (541) 681-8792
or toll-free (800) 575-1109
Stan Manley, President

Select Benefit Administrators
(503) 598-8908 or toll-free (888) 532-5332
fax (503) 598-0197
Nancy Louris, President