Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts has announced Medex premium rate changes for the following non-group plans: Bronze, Core, Core Plus, Gold, Silver, and Standard. These changes were effective on January 1, 2009.  This memo identifies the non-group plans that have changed and the corresponding rate changes; provides information on updates to SNAP benefits and the Medex premium amounts; and gives information about the 2009 Medex Premium Rate Change Report.