Ops Memo 2013-01: 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. The rates this year have decreased from 2012 rates.
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, 2013.

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 2013 Medex Premium Rate Change Report.