Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Major Medical Community Rated Group; Rate Filing [35 Pa.B. 1945] On March 15, 2005, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Highmark Blue Shield submitted rate filing No. 939-MMCR-07/05 requesting the Insurance Department's (Department) approval to increase the current approved rates for the Community Rated Major Medical Program. The proposed changes are 10.16% for the Major Medical Program which includes the pharmacy benefit and 14.64% which excludes the pharmacy benefit.
The projected number of contracts during the July 1, 2005, to September 30, 2006, period is approximately 14,920. The proposed increase will generate additional annual revenue of $3.2 million. An effective date of July 1, 2005, is requested.
A copy of the filing is available on the Department's website at www.ins.state.pa.us. Under the Quick Links section, click on the link ''Rate Filings Published in the PA Bulletin.''
Copies of the filing are available for public inspection during normal working hours, by appointment, at the Department's regional office in Harrisburg.
Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, suggestions or objections to Rashmi Mathur, Actuary, Bureau of Accident and Health Insurance, Insurance Department, 1311 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120 within 30 days after publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
M. DIANE KOKEN,
Insurance Commissioner[Pa.B. Doc. No. 05-579. Filed for public inspection March 25, 2005, 9:00 a.m.]
