Ops Memo 2014-01: SNAP – Medex Premium Rate Changes

Overview

Medex is a Medicare supplement policy that is offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). BCBSMA has announced Medex premium rate changes for the following non-group plans: Bronze (Supplement 1), Core, Gold, Silver, Standard, Basic, Core Plus, Basic No Rx and Core Plus No Rx.

Important: Enrollment in BCBSMA Medex plans is currently limited to Bronze and Core. However, certain clients may still be enrolled in the other non-group Medex plans; the rates are included in this Operations Memo.

These changes were effective on January 1, 2014.

This Operations 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 2014 Medex Premium Rate Change Report.