1662 Highmark, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Shield; MedigapBlue medical/surgical plans A, B, C and H (central region); rate filing no. 200320

Highmark, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Shield; MedigapBlue Medical/Surgical Plans A, B, C and H (Central Region); Rate Filing No. 200320

[33 Pa.B. 4257]

   On August 8, 2003, by filing no. 200320, Highmark Inc. d/b/a Highmark Blue Shield submitted to the Insurance Department (Department), for its review and approval, increased rates for its MedigapBlue Medical/Surgical Plans A, B, C and H for the central Pennsylvania region. The proposed increase percentage is 6.4% for Plans A, B and H and 4.9% for Plan C. An effective date of January 1, 2004, has been requested. Approximately 41,108 contracts will be affected, and the increased rates will generate additional annual income of approximately $1.7 million.

   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 Michael Gurgiolo, 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. 03-1662. Filed for public inspection August 22, 2003, 9:00 a.m.]