862 Highmark Inc., d/b/a Pennsylvania Blue Shield, d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield filing no. 200002--proposed reduction in UCR allowances for clinical laboratory services

Highmark Inc., d/b/a Pennsylvania Blue Shield, d/b/a Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Filing No. 200002--Proposed Reduction in UCR Allowances for Clinical Laboratory Services

[30 Pa.B. 2549]

   Highmark Inc., d/b/a Pennsylvania Blue Shield, d/b/a/ Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield submitted a proposed reduction in clinical laboratory UCR allowances to match the current Medicare National limit. The Level II customary allowances are currently performing at approximately 124% of the Medicare National limit.

   Copies of the filing are available for public inspection during normal working hours by appointment at the Insurance Department's offices in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Erie.

   Interested parties are invited to submit written comments, suggestions or objections to Bharat Patel, Actuary, Insurance Department, Accident and Health Bureau, Office of Rate and Policy Regulation, 1311 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120, within 30 days of publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.

M. DIANE KOKEN,   
Insurance Commissioner

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 00-862. Filed for public inspection May 19, 2000, 9:00 a.m.]