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                                                               Reminder To All Members
                                                      
If you have not done so, all members are encouraged to return the Protected Health Information form authorizing Wabash to release information about your treatment or medical claims to your family members upon request. The printed form appeared in the last two editions of the Banner Blue News. Not having this form in your file could create significant delays in providing requested data to those assisting in your care. Call Marge at 1-888-800-9161 if you need another form.

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                                                                Decatur Hospital Network

St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur is now included in our local network of hospitals for Central Illinois Wabash members. Whereas Decatur Memorial Hospital is considered our Preferred Decatur Area Hospital contractually, Wabash patients and admitting physicians may choose either facility without being assessed out-of-network penalties.

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                                                                        Friends of Wabash

For many seniors, "Friends of Wabash" could be a lower cost option for accessing prescription drugs than a commercial Medicare Part D drug plan. With open enrollment, and a cost of $10 per year, your Friends of Wabash prescription drug card makes you eligible for negotiated pricing on drugs (brand and generic; U.S. retail or International imports). You don't have to be concerned with 'formularies' or excluded products. Please call (800) 650-1817 and have EHO estimate your 'Market Basket' cost for a one-year supply of your medication. Compare that with your cost through a commercial Part D drug plan. Friends of Wabash may save you a bundle.

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FYI   Administration has submitted a $14,100,000 budget for 2006. Of that amount, it is estimated that $13,600,000 will be spent on medical / pharmacy claims for our members.

FYI   Obesity kills one American every 90 seconds. Recent statistics reveal that obesity and related chronic medical conditions not only cost this Nation $93 billion each year in healthcare dollars but also kill one person every 90 seconds. Smoking only adds to the risk. Don't become a statistic. Eat less! Slim down! Exercise daily! Stop smoking! Get healthy and save health care dollars for all of us!

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                                                                          Member Handbooks
Within the last few months, all members should have received their new Member Health Plan Handbook. If you have not received one, please call Carol at 1-888-800-9161.

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                                                                          Decatur Visits Detroit
Wabash Dues and Membership Coordinator, Mrs. Carol Sincebaugh (rt) highlights some details to meeting attendee, Mrs. Dennis Rohde (lt) at a recent informational meeting held in Detroit. Office Manager, Mrs. Bonnie Musgrave and Mrs. Sincebaugh traveled to Detroit for a two-day meeting.

The first day was set aside for Active members and the second day was for Retirees.

Wabash Management  

Stephen Speagle Board Chairman,

Robert Kimmons, CMA, MHA Administrator,

Bonnie Musgrave, Office Manager

Wabash Consulting Staff 

Joan Ogden, QHA, FCA, MAA Actuary Services, Rob Mayes, MS IT Services, James Peckert, Esq., JD Legal Services,

Ronald L. Ruecker, M.D., MBA Medical Director,

Thomas Curb, RPh Pharmacy Services

The Banner Blue News is published quarterly by the Wabash Memorial Hospital Association. Janet Rolofson, Editor, may be contacted at    janet@wabashcannonball.org.    

Wabash Management

Stephen Speagle Board Chairman

Robert Kimmons, CMA, MHA Administrator

Bonnie Hudson Supervisor

Wabash Consulting Staff

Joan Ogden, QHA, FCA, MAA Actuary Services

Rob Mayes, MS IT Services

James Peckert, Esq., JD Legal Services

Ronald L. Ruecker, M.D., MBA Medical Director

Thomas Curb, RPh Pharmacy Services